Anyone that’s been paying attention knows that fileless malware has been on the rise for the past few years. But, did you know that we’re likely to see this infamous threat transform in new and menacing ways this year? Enter the Vaporworm. Just a few short months ago, the WatchGuard Threat Lab predicted that 2019 would be the year we’d see a new breed of fileless malware with … [Read more...]
FaceTime Snooping – Security Byte
What would you do if I told you that attackers might be able to access your iPhone’s mic and camera when you least suspected it? If you are like me, you’d probably be upset. Yet, that is exactly the case due to a new FaceTime vulnerability involving its group call option. Late last week, the world became aware of a new FaceTime flaw that could allow someone to listen to and see … [Read more...]
Why Government Vulnerability Disclosure Processes Need Private Sector Involvement
Most people are either staunchly for or against the practice of governments finding and concealing zero-day exploits for use in cyber warfare or information gathering campaigns. What’s often overlooked, though, are perspectives that this issue can be a lot more gray than it is black and white. Did you know that the US government actually has a process in place to assess both … [Read more...]
libssh Vulnerability: Is WatchGuard Affected?
When users hear or read “SSH” (the acronym stands for Secure SHell) they expect it to be just that – a secure shell from your physical location to wherever the destination computer may be; and “secured” in terms of requiring authentication and verification of messages. The programming libraries that support SSH include OpenSSH and libssh among others. In recent news, the … [Read more...]
October’s Microsoft and Adobe Patches – Daily Security Byte
You guys know the drill by now. Tuesday was both Microsoft and Adobe's Patch Day, during which they release all their scheduled security updates for the month. This month includes all the normal Microsoft software (Windows, Office, IE, etc.), as well as Adobe Flash Player and some other less common Adobe products. Watch our Byte below to learn more details, but be sure to visit … [Read more...]
