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The Insider Threat: History and Defense

September 1, 2017 By Teri Radichel

In cyber security, the “Insider Threat” refers to potential actions taken by people within an organization that can cause harm, as opposed to hackers attacking from the outside. Sometimes an insider takes actions maliciously with intent to steal data or cause damage. In other cases, the insider takes actions accidentally by clicking a link or sharing information because they … [Read more...]

Emergency Java Update – Daily Security Byte EP. 213

February 9, 2016 By Corey Nachreiner

Normally, Oracle only releases patches every three months. However, they broke that cycle to release an emergency Java update. Watch today's video to learn what it fixes, (Episode Runtime: 1:58) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3OjtxHzZFs EPISODE REFERENCES: Oracle's out-of-cycle Java advisory - Oracle Story on Oracle's emergency Java … [Read more...]

Insider Spear Phishing – Daily Security Byte EP. 212

February 4, 2016 By Corey Nachreiner

Usually, we discuss spear phishing as an external attack. However, a recent Department of Justice case proves insiders leverage spear phishing too. Watch today's video to learn how a former Nuclear Regulatory Committee employee tried to spear phish his ex-coworkers, and how you might avoid such attacks. (Episode Runtime: 2:33) Direct YouTube Link: … [Read more...]

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