Earlier Snowden leaks have already introduced us to XKeyScore. However, new documents highlighted in the latest Intercept article make it sound even worse than privacy advocates first suspected. Watch the video to learn more. As an aside: You may have noticed there was no episode on Wednesday. I was updating my production software, which prevented me from creating a video that … [Read more...]
Adult Friend Pwner – Daily Security Byte EP.87
If you date online, especially at "adult" dating sites, you may want to reconsider how much data you share with these organizations. This week, a researcher found a stolen user data dump from a very popular adult dating site. Watch the video to learn the details, and find out how to learn whether or not you are affected by this and other breaches. (Episode Runtime: … [Read more...]
John Oliver Interviews Snowden – Daily Security Byte EP.60
You may not assume an HBO comedy host can teach you much about information security and privacy, but I think you might be surprised. Check out today's episode to see how to watch John Oliver interviewing Edward Snowden. (Episode Runtime: 2:34) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3zQFT9LG6c EPISODE REFERENCES: John Oliver interviews Edward Snowden on Last … [Read more...]
White House Cybersecurity Summit – Daily Security Byte EP.24
The White House put on a summit at Stanford University to discuss cybersecurity and consumer protection. Watch the today's video to learn a bit about it. (Episode Runtime: 1:57) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2-xgZcT5Us EPISODE REFERENCES: The White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection schedule - WhiteHouse.gov Live YouTube Stream to … [Read more...]
WatchGuard Security Week in Review: Episode 37 – Cyber Espionage
Nation State Cyber Espionage, WoW Death Hack, and Lots of Patches Another week has blown by, and if you had a week like mine, you've barely gotten a chance to catch your breath between each new task. If that's the case, you probably also missed this week's security news. Fear not! WatchGuard Security Center is coming to the rescue. Grab a cup of joe, settle into your seat, and … [Read more...]