IE 0day, Bank Attacks, and Massive Apple Update Are you too busy to follow security news yourself, but would like quick updates about the latest attacks, vulnerabilities, and trends? Then WatchGuard Security Week in Review is for you. In this weekly video (posted every Friday), I quickly summarize the biggest information and network security news. Rather than let your busy … [Read more...]
IE 0day Update: Microsoft Releases a FixIt Patch
A few days ago, I posted an alert about a zero day Internet Explorer (IE) vulnerability that attackers were exploiting in the wild. By luring you to a web site containing malicious code, a remote attacker can exploit this flaw to execute code on your computer, with your privileges. To most Windows users, this means the attacker gains complete control of your computer. Today, … [Read more...]
Attackers Exploit Serious Zero Day Internet Explorer Vulnerability
Yesterday, Microsoft released a critical security advisory warning customers of a serious new zero day vulnerability in Internet Explorer (IE), which attackers are exploiting in the wild. According to a blog post, a security researcher named Eric Romang first discovered the zero day IE exploit as he was poking around a web server hijacked by the Nitro gang. Romang found four … [Read more...]
WatchGuard Security Week in Review: Episode 33 – Elderwood Project
Advanced Attack Campaigns and Stealthy Botnets The weekend is almost upon us... Yay! Before you run out and enjoy some fun in the sun (hopefully), take eight minutes to check out this summary video highlighting some of the bigger information and network security stories this week. In this episode, I share a quick UDID leak update, talk about a long-term advanced attack … [Read more...]
WatchGuard Security Week in Review: Episode 32 – UDID Leaks and Java Updates
UDID Leak, Java Attack Updates, and Hacktivist breaches A few years ago, we'd be lucky to see one major information security story in the news each week. Now, we consistently see more security news than the average IT guy can keep up with. If you're looking for a quick summary of the most important information and network security news, you've come to the right place. This … [Read more...]