Sophisticated attackers have injected malicious firmware into at least 14 Cisco routers in four continents. Watch today's quick video to learn more about this attack, and how you should validate your devices' firmware. (Episode Runtime: 2:07) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agcx4Xkv7Yw EPISODE REFERENCES: SYNful knock: Pwned Cisco routers - … [Read more...]
Cyber Espionage Sanctions – Daily Security Byte EP.134
According to unnamed sources in the Obama administration, the US government is developing sanction against foreign attackers who leverage cyber espionage to steal intellectual property. While these sorts of deterrents may be necessary to discourage cyber attacks in the age we live, they could certainly change the information security landscape. Watch today's episode to learn … [Read more...]
Grounded Airline, Snowden Leak, and Mr. Robot – WSWiR Episode 158
If you're feeling behind on critical information security news, you're not alone. There are so many new InfoSec stories each week that only a dedicated few can keep up with the latest. If you need a little help following what's important, let our weekly security news summary video keep you informed. Last Friday's episode covered an 0day Flash flaw, the latest Snowden leak, my … [Read more...]
OPM Breach Gets Worse – Daily Security Byte EP.97
You thought 4 million stolen federal workers' records was bad? Well, Friday we learned the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) breach might be even worse than first suspected. We also learned a small time cyber criminal has tried to take credit for the attack. Watch the video for these updates, and to learn why PII theft is so dangerous. (Episode Runtime: 3:13) Direct … [Read more...]
Bedep Trojan Gets Political – Daily Security Byte EP.74
The Bedep trojan (or botnet client) has been around for a long time, allowing hackers to steal information and make money. However, new research shows that it now has political motives as well. Watch today's video to learn what it's up to. (Episode Runtime: 2:12) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja22Rx1c9Us EPISODE REFERENCES: Bedep trojan used to … [Read more...]
