The recent WikiLeaks CIA document dump and others like it have shown that even technologically sophisticated organizations struggle to protect themselves from data breaches. The leaked CIA records exposed malware tools used by the organization, elevating concerns about the government stockpiling vulnerabilities. You’re probably well aware of the importance of monitoring for … [Read more...]
Nation States Spy on AV Vendors – Daily Security Byte EP.103
You would hope our governments only spy on or hack the bad guys, but apparently they target security companies too. The latest Snowden leaks cover how the NSA and GCHQ target foreign antivirus companies, and reverse engineer their products to presumably find weaknesses. Watch today's video to learn why I think this is bad for the security of all countries. (Episode Runtime: … [Read more...]
Patches, APT Gangs, and Sony Wikileaks- WSWiR Episode 148
Want to know what went on this week in the InfoSec world? Well then, check out my weekly security news recap video. This week I cover a ton of software security patches, news of China's DDoS and man-in-the-middle tool, and the latest drama in the Sony breach saga. Press play to learn more, and enjoy your weekend. (Episode Runtime: 13:25) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
TV5Monde Pwned, White House Hack, and Snowden – WSWiR Episode 147
Information security threats and attacks are evolving faster than IT generalists can keep up with. If you're falling behind in your InfoSec news, and need a quick summary, this weekly video can help. Topics from today's episode include, more details on an old White House breach, cyber attackers blacking out a French broadcaster, and a funny yet enlightening Snowden interview. … [Read more...]
SSL FREAK Out – WSWiR Episode 142
Did you catch all the important information security news this week? Do you know what you might learn from it? If not, watch our weekly security recap video to catch up. Today's episode covers yet another SSL vulnerability, explores a new Android worm, and mentions a controversy around Turbo Tax-related fraud. Watch the video for the details and check out the Reference section … [Read more...]