It seems hackers will take advantage of any major news story or world event to launch their attacks. At a time of heightened fear, your employees’ email and social media accounts are flooded with news reports, comments, videos, and links about the virus. Unfortunately, cyber criminals are exploiting fears to phish your users, hack their systems, or deliver malware. Here are … [Read more...]
Spear-Phishing, a Real-Life Example
While reading some online security articles, one in particular stood out. The reason it stood out was how the story was told; it wasn’t just a bunch of technical mumbo jumbo that is tough to decipher. Sure, there were some technical points but the way the author detailed his experience made the story far more relatable to what users face in the real world. Even being somewhat … [Read more...]
Double Phishing Scam – Daily Security Byte EP. 279
A new double phishing scam is targeting ISPs and pirates. Watch Friday's video to learn how attackers are tricking ISPs into making their phishing emails look even more legitimate. (Episode Runtime: 3:33 Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDY7pRvJ4Bc EPISODE REFERENCES: Piracy double extortion scam - BGR Piracy phishing scam targets ISPs - Torrent … [Read more...]
Emergency Java Update – Daily Security Byte EP. 213
Normally, Oracle only releases patches every three months. However, they broke that cycle to release an emergency Java update. Watch today's video to learn what it fixes, (Episode Runtime: 1:58) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3OjtxHzZFs EPISODE REFERENCES: Oracle's out-of-cycle Java advisory - Oracle Story on Oracle's emergency Java … [Read more...]
Insider Spear Phishing – Daily Security Byte EP. 212
Usually, we discuss spear phishing as an external attack. However, a recent Department of Justice case proves insiders leverage spear phishing too. Watch today's video to learn how a former Nuclear Regulatory Committee employee tried to spear phish his ex-coworkers, and how you might avoid such attacks. (Episode Runtime: 2:33) Direct YouTube Link: … [Read more...]
