With a price tag of $1,000 USD or more, one would think that a Smart TV should be able to automatically do what it needs to do to stay safe. Why then did Samsung make a Tweet suggesting users should manually virus scan their TVs? Included in the Tweet was this video displaying how to initiate the virus scan. The Tweet has since been removed, more than likely due to the influx … [Read more...]
Mr Robot Rewind – Daily Security Byte EP.118
Mr Robot keeps getting better. This is the first show that I've seen that gets hacking and technology consistently right; down to the tools they show in screen shots. I like it so much that I have partnered with GeekWire to do an article series analyzing each episode. Watch Friday's video to learn more about it, and have a great weekend. Show Note: There will not be a video on … [Read more...]
Mr. Robot Rocks! – Daily Security Byte EP.105
It's Friday, so let's keep today's InfoSec news light. The last few security-related shows and movies, like Blackhat and CSI: Cyber, have sucked! However, I have good news for you; Mr. Robot rocks! Watch today's video to learn why I love this new TV show, and watch the first episode for free below (may not work outside the USA). (Episode Runtime: 2:30) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
Hackers Pwn TV – Daily Security Byte EP.64
A few days ago, a French television network went "dark" due to a cyber attack. Today, we see that network accidentally defeat their own security. Watch my Daily Byte to learn what they did wrong. (Episode Runtime: 2:00) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-Tv9g02R9o EPISODE REFERENCES: Alleged ISIS hackers attack TV5Monde - The Guardian TV5Monde taken … [Read more...]
CSI: Cyber? NOPE! – Daily Security Byte EP.38
CSI: Cyber, a new TV series focused on information and network security, premiered in the US last night. Is it worth watching? I weigh in during today's episode. (Episode Runtime: 5:21) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0v9bgw9Ymk EPISODE REFERENCES: CSI: Cyber website - CBS Space Rogue's review of CSI: Cyber - Space Rogue — Corey Nachreiner, … [Read more...]