At a small security conference in Boston, an FBI agent said that they often recommend victims to just pay the ransom associated with ransomware like Crytpowall and Cryptolocker. Watch today's video to see what I think of this, and to get a small Halloween-themed surprise. (Episode Runtime: 3:59) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25ncoN7CDfk EPISODE … [Read more...]
Malicious Chrome Look-alike – Daily Security Byte EP. 163
Have you installed free software lately. If so, there's a chance you might think you're surfing with Chrome, but in reality a look-alike browser is snooping on your web connections and forcing ads on you. In today's video, I discuss eFast browser, a potentially unwanted program (PUP) shipping with certain free software installers. Show note: I'm traveling tomorrow, and may not … [Read more...]
WiFatch: “Good Guy” Malware – Daily Security Byte EP.155
Can malware be good? That's the question we explore by looking at a new Linux threat called Wifatch. This new "threat" infects consumer routers and other Linux-based IoT devices, but rather than do anything bad, it seems to plug security holes. Learn what I think about this in today's daily video. (Episode Runtime: 4:00) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
YiSpecter iOS Malware – Daily Security Byte EP.154
Another piece of iOS malware is affecting Chinese and Taiwanese users. It works against non-jailbroken devices and uses Apple's private APIs to hide its malicious activities. Watch today's video to learn more about it, and what users should do to avoid it. (Episode Runtime: 3:17) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lAUaPeiHCo EPISODE REFERENCES: Detailed … [Read more...]
Lots of Apple Hacks- WSWiR Episode 165
If you have no time to keep up with security news, but do want to know about the most concerning threats, our weekly video was made for you. It summarizes the biggest infosec stories each week (which I also cover in daily videos), and shares tips to protect your organization. Today's episode includes a couple of Apple software related threats, a new ATM malware variant, and … [Read more...]