A hosting and security company discovered attackers leveraging mobile devices in China to launch a DDoS attack against one of its customers. Watch today's video to learn how this DDoS attack is unique, and what you can do to prevent your computer from becoming a pawn in some criminal's attack. (Episode Runtime: 2:50) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
Global Mobile Hack – Daily Security Byte EP.127
The Australian 60 Minutes unveiled a piece on how attackers can track and intercept the calls from any mobile, as long as they know its number. However, others say the researchers demonstrating this attack had special access to carrier networks. Watch today's video to learn how real this threat is, and whether or not you can do something about it. (Episode Runtime: … [Read more...]
PowerOffHijack’s a Dud – Daily Security Byte EP.30
Everyone's hair is on fire about PowerOffHijack, the Android malware that spies on you when you phone is supposed to be off. Guess what? It's not nearly as bad as it sounds. Check out the video to learn why. (Episode Runtime: 2:08) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPgNZIs9Iq4 EPISODE REFERENCES: PowerOffHijack spies when you phone is … [Read more...]
Snowden Goes to the Oscars – Daily Security Byte EP.29
CitizenFour, a documentary on Edward Snowden, won an Oscar last night. In response, Snowden, Laura Poitras, and Glenn Greenwald participated in an interesting Reddit AMA, which covers interenting security and privacy subject. Watch the video to learn more. (Episode Runtime: 1:20) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy6HIGPaGJE EPISODE REFERENCES: Snowden, … [Read more...]
NSA Get Out of Our Phones – WSWiR Episode 140
According to the news cyber criminals, nation states, and even our own employees are attacking our digital networks. In fact there's so much information security news each day, it's hard to keep up. If you find yourself falling behind, perhaps my weekly summary video can help. Today's episode covers, nation-state malware, booby-trapped popular web sites, dangerous pre-loaded … [Read more...]