I hoped to keep today's video fun with a video game related story, but I guess if the news means gamers might have been infected with a keylogger, it's no fun at all. Watch the the Daily Byte video to learn what "mods" GTA V PC gamers should avoid. (Episode Runtime: 1:47) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKf7evErl4k EPISODE REFERENCES: Original forum … [Read more...]
WatchGuard Sees Evasive Malware – Daily Security Byte EP.79
A few days ago, I told you about Rombertik, an evasive threat that can sneak past signature antivirus, and some sandboxes. This week we also learned about a new variant of Dyre, that uses similar evasive techniques against sandboxes as well. In today's video, learn why WatchGuard's sandbox is not fooled by these new evasions. (Episode Runtime: 2:42) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
Bye Bye Patch Day – Daily Security Byte EP.77
On October 2003, almost twelve years ago, Microsoft launched their monthly Patch Day. This week, at the their Ignite Conference, they announced that they plan to stop doing monthly patches with Windows 10. If you're a Microsoft administrator, watch our vlog to learn what this means to you. (Episode Runtime: 2:26) Direct YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/I1fOZeyFYI0 EPISODE … [Read more...]
Rombertik Destruction – Daily Security Byte EP.76
Last year I predicted an increase in destructive malware, and with the Sony Pictures breach we're certainly seeing signs that this prediction is coming true. Today, researchers at Cisco's Talos have found yet another malware variant that continues this trend. Watch today's Byte to learn about Rombertik's destruction and evasive capabilities, and to learn how to protect your … [Read more...]
APT Spy vs. Spy – Daily Security Byte EP.67
Kaspersky researchers have found two advanced threat actor groups trying to hack one another. Today's video talks about this spy vs spy phish off, and shares what we can learn from it. Watch the video, but be sure to check out Kaspersky report for all the interesting technical details. (Episode Runtime: 3:12) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]