Besides being 2016's first set of vulnerabilities with a marketing name, MouseJack is a group of security flaws that might allow attackers to hijack your computer via a wireless mouse or keyboard. Watch today's Byte to learn more about this flaw, and what you might do about it. (Episode Runtime: 2:28) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQVFvnhQaBQ EPISODE … [Read more...]
BB-8 Hacked – Daily Security Byte EP. 204
Today's video covers an Internet of Things (IoT) hack for Star Wars geeks (like me). It's not really dangerous, and probably won't get exploited in the next "cyber war," but its interesting nonetheless. Watch below to learn more. (Episode Runtime: 2:42) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YREQah6PXQ EPISODE REFERENCES: Researchers blog post on small … [Read more...]
Cyber Blackout – Daily Security Byte EP. 195
Security researchers and Hollywood have long predicted network hacks that could take out the power grid. Well, we may finally have a confirmed example of a blackout caused by a cyber attack in the Ukraine. Watch today's video to learn about this new news and how you might avoid a common trend in advanced attacks. (Episode Runtime: 3:25) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
UPnP Flaw Helps Pop IoT – Daily Security Byte EP. 186
One of WatchGuard's partners, Trend Micro, found that many devices are still using an older version of a common Universal Plug-n-Play (UPnP) library that suffers from a very serious vulnerability. This new research is very similar HD Moore's UPnP disclosures a few years ago; the difference being Trend Micro specifically found the issue affecting many Internet of Things (IoT) … [Read more...]
Overstated Fitbit Hack – Daily Security Byte EP. 165
This week, the media was all over a Fitbit hack that allegedly could transfer malware from an infected Fitbit to a victim computer. However, the research—though interesting—didn't deliver on this nightmare scenario. Watch today's video to learn what the discoverer really did, and what some news stories are overstating. (Episode Runtime: 4:58) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
