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CrossFire – Daily Security Byte EP. 245

April 8, 2016 By Corey Nachreiner

I often recommend NoScript; a Firefox extension that helps protect you from drive-by downloads. Unfortunately, this week I'm warning you that it can also help attackers hijack Firefox. Watch today's video to learn more about CrossFire. (Episode Runtime: 2:56) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIAEqDcXZLY EPISODE REFERENCES: CrossFire: An Analysis of … [Read more...]

Mobile DDoS from China – Daily Security Byte EP.151

September 28, 2015 By Corey Nachreiner

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...]

Jamie Oliver Hacked Again – Daily Security Byte EP.44

March 13, 2015 By Corey Nachreiner

There's a lot of InfoSec news today, but I'm most fascinated with that fact that Jamie Olivier's web site has been hijacked yet again. It may provide a perfect example of how not to secure your web site. Check out today's short video for details, and I threw a few extras in the References below.   (Episode Runtime: 1:48) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]

NSA Get Out of Our Phones – WSWiR Episode 140

February 20, 2015 By Corey Nachreiner

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...]

Web Security PSA – Daily Security Byte EP.26

February 18, 2015 By Corey Nachreiner

Two more popular and legitimate web sites were hijacked to serve malware. Learn which sites to avoid and how to protect yourself from drive-by downloads in today's daily video. (Episode Runtime: 2:31) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DenX9ZJTH-k EPISODE REFERENCES: Jamie Oliver’s web site serves malware - Forbes RedTube “adult” site spreads malware via … [Read more...]

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