Many Mac users think they're immune to malware, but unfortunately that's untrue. Though Windows malware variants still greatly outweigh Apple ones, Mac malware is starting to appear more regularly. Today's Byte video covers a new Mac trojan discovered by Bitdefender, and what you can do to avoid it. (Episode Runtime: 3:04 Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
Mac Ransomware – Daily Security Byte EP. 226
Antivirus companies have found incomplete versions of Mac ransomware, researchers have created proof-of-concept (PoC) variants to demonstrate the possibility, and criminals have experimented with ineffective web-based "policeware" for Macs, but we've not seen Cryptolocker-level ransomware targeting Macs in the wild... that is until now. Watch today's Security Byte video to … [Read more...]
Oracle & Apple Patches – Daily Security Byte EP. 206
Another week, another pile of patches. If you use Apple or Oracle products, it's time to download the latest updates to keep your computers and servers safe. Watch today's video for a quick summary of the affected products and issue, and check the link below to learn more. (Episode Runtime: 2:18) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT5OqG8VG9k EPISODE … [Read more...]
GateKeeper Bypassed Again – Daily Security Byte EP. 205
Many Apple fans think their Macs are immune to malware. Unfortunately, Apple's computers—though less targeted—are as susceptible to threats as any other computer. In fact, attackers can even evade OS X's built-in anti-malware mechanism. Watch today's video to learn why GateKeeper is vulnerable and how you can keep your Mac safe. (Episode Runtime: 2:36) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
WireLurker – WSWiR Episode 128
Mega Patch Day, Password Hijack, and WireLurker What new security updates do I need? Are attackers exploiting new zero day attacks that affect me? Should I be concerned with any new attack campaigns? What can I learn from the latest network breaches? If you've asked yourself these questions, but don't have time to find the answers, this is the weekly video for you. In it, I … [Read more...]