If you're a Steam gamer, your credentials and library are a hot commodity on the Internet underground. Watch Friday's video to learn about Steal Stealers, and how to avoid them. (Episode Runtime: 3:06) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YqXzqao1pQ EPISODE REFERENCES: Steam Stealers research report [PDF] - Kaspersky Steal Stealers article - … [Read more...]
Adult Ransomware and Hacked WhatsApp – WSWiR Episode 164
Do you have little time for security news, but wish you could keep abreast of the latest threats? In that case, our weekly summary video can help. Every Monday, we summarize last week's infosec news for you, often in under ten minutes. This week's show includes Microsoft and Adobe patches, some adult-themed mobile ransomware, and a sneaky new malware command and control … [Read more...]
Satellite C&C Channel – Daily Security Byte EP.141
Attackers have always tried to hide their command and control (C&C) servers using proxies and peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, but authorities still eventually track them down. However, an advanced hacking group has found a new way to keep their malicious control servers off the radar. Watch Friday's video to learn about this hidden communication channel. (Episode Runtime: … [Read more...]
Nation States Spy on AV Vendors – Daily Security Byte EP.103
You would hope our governments only spy on or hack the bad guys, but apparently they target security companies too. The latest Snowden leaks cover how the NSA and GCHQ target foreign antivirus companies, and reverse engineer their products to presumably find weaknesses. Watch today's video to learn why I think this is bad for the security of all countries. (Episode Runtime: … [Read more...]
Kaspersky Gets an APT – Daily Security Byte EP.96
Kaspersky, one of the most effective antivirus companies out there, admitted that its network was breached by nation state actors. Watch today's video to learn about the advanced threat that compromised this security vendor, and what I think about nation states that attack private security companies. (Episode Runtime: 3:45) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
