If you collect data to track children for parents, it's probably a good idea to put a password on the database holding all that tracking data. In today's episode I share a security industry drama around a researcher reporting just such a flaw, but not getting the best response. More importantly, I share resources you could leverage to make sure you don't make the same mistakes … [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...]
