The information security (infosec) industry is fast paced, and attackers change tactics every week. Do you have trouble following the latest attacks and security news? Well, our regular infosec video is here to help. Today's episode covers attackers masquerading as hot girls, a zero day IE11 flaw, malicious Google Play apps, an one of the largest healthcare data breaches. Watch … [Read more...]
Huge Healthcare Breach – Daily Security Byte EP.19
If you're an Anthem health insurance customer, it's time to monitor your credit. Anthem warns external hackers stole 80 million records. Learn what this means to you by clicking play below. (Episode Runtime: 2:03) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rICT_H76lqs EPISODE REFERENCES: Anthem CEO's letter to customers about the breach - Anthem FAQ telling … [Read more...]
Malicious Google Play Apps – Daily Security Byte EP.18
Think you can only get Android malware from third-party sources? Think again! Seemingly legitimate apps on the Google Play market may have infected millions of Android users. Watch today's Daily Security Byte for details. (Episode Runtime: 2:16) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXgDM6is08g EPISODE REFERENCES: Avast customer finds Google Play apps … [Read more...]
IE11 0day XSS Flaw – Daily Security Byte EP.17
Beware of phishers leveraging a new zero day Internet Explorer (IE) 11 flaw that affects the latest, fully-patched version of Windows. Click play for details. (Episode Runtime: 1:35) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIKDoTGBaTU EPISODE REFERENCES: New XSS vulnerability affects IE 11 running on Windows 8.1 - Computer World Full Disclosure post about the … [Read more...]
Syrian Honey Trap – Daily Security Byte EP.16
Bad actors have always tried to lure us into doing things we shouldn't by appealing to our base, carnal instincts. Today's daily infosec video shares why you might want to avoid "hot girls" in general online. (Episode Runtime: 1:38) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyivxEiCuKM EPISODE REFERENCES: “Hot Girls” are still an effective lure, even among … [Read more...]