Cybercrime; Is it out of control? Yes! When attackers hijack your news site to serve malware from your cyber crime article, it probably is a bit out of control. Watch today's video to learn what I'm talking about, and how you might protect yourself from legitimate web sites unknowingly spreading malware. (Episode Runtime: 3:28) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
Backdoors and Watering Holes – WSWiR Episode 162
Cyber security has become mainstream. Nowadays, there's more information security (infosec) stories each week than the average IT professional can keep up with. If you find yourself falling behind, let our daily and weekly videos keep you informed. If you watch my Daily Security Bytes, you can probably skip this weekly summary. However, if you prefer to recap the week in one … [Read more...]
EFF Watering Hole Attack – Daily Security Byte EP.133
Today, the EFF warned the world that advanced attackers have been using their name in vain. A targeted spear phishing email is linking to a fake version of the EFF site, which forces malware via a recent cross-platform Java exploit. Learn more about this attack and how to protect yourself by watching the video below. (Episode Runtime: 2:07) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
NSA Get Out of Our Phones – WSWiR Episode 140
According to the news cyber criminals, nation states, and even our own employees are attacking our digital networks. In fact there's so much information security news each day, it's hard to keep up. If you find yourself falling behind, perhaps my weekly summary video can help. Today's episode covers, nation-state malware, booby-trapped popular web sites, dangerous pre-loaded … [Read more...]
Web Security PSA – Daily Security Byte EP.26
Two more popular and legitimate web sites were hijacked to serve malware. Learn which sites to avoid and how to protect yourself from drive-by downloads in today's daily video. (Episode Runtime: 2:31) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DenX9ZJTH-k EPISODE REFERENCES: Jamie Oliver’s web site serves malware - Forbes RedTube “adult” site spreads malware via … [Read more...]
