If you are like me, you are probably sick of the constant deluge of credential and password leaks. It seems like big businesses are losing our credentials every other day. How is a IT professional supposed to keep their passwords safe? Well, the simple answer is password managers and multi-factor authentication (MFA). That said, if you are someone that doesn’t always change … [Read more...]
Tool Tip: ScriptSafe – Daily Security Byte EP. 276
In today's video I share a quick security tool tip. NoScript is one of my favorite security extensions for Firefox, as it can help block web-based attacks. Unfortunately, it doesn't work with other browsers. In the episode below, I cover ScriptSafe, a NoScript like extension for Chrome. (Episode Runtime: 2:25 Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
Password Alert Fail – Daily Security Byte EP.73
Yesterday, I recommended a free Google Chrome extension that could help spot phishing attacks, but today a security researcher has already figured out how to bypass it. Press play to learn what he did, and whether or not this extension is still worthwhile. (Episode Runtime: 1:24) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdzYtcmLpao EPISODE REFERENCES: Google’s … [Read more...]
Prevent Phishing with Password Alert – Daily Security Byte EP.72
In today's extra short daily vlog I recommend a free security tool rather than cover the InfoSec news. If you use Chrome, watch the video to learn how Password Alert can inform you of phishing attempts. (Episode Runtime: 1:02) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYuJN8H6Dog EPISODE REFERENCES: Google releases a Chrome extension to protect you from phishing … [Read more...]