Researchers found a number of privacy and security issues in Amazon’s Alexa skill vetting process, which could lead to attackers stealing data or launching phishing attacks.
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Working at Google: Security, anti-abuse and artificial intelligence | Cyber Work Podcast
Elie Bursztein joins us on today’s episode to talk all about his role as chief research lead for anti-abuse at Google! Along with Infosec Founder Jack Koziol and Cyber Work…
Stalkerware Volumes Remain Concerningly High, Despite Bans
COVID-19 impacted volumes for the year, but the U.S. moved into third place on the list of countries most infected by stalkerware.
Lazarus Targets Defense Companies with ThreatNeedle Malware
A spear-phishing campaigned linked to a North Korean APT uses “NukeSped” malware in cyberespionage attacks against defense companies.
Security+ SY0-601: New job roles being affected | Cyber Work Podcast
The new Security+ exam (SY0-601) is for more than just security and systems administrators, says CompTIA’s Patrick Lane in this clip from a recent Infosec webinar. Learn how the Security+…
Attackers Turn Struggling Software Projects Into Trojan Horses
While access to compromised systems has become an increasingly common service, some cybercriminals are going straight to the source: buying code bases and then updating the application with malicious code.
Yeezy Fans Face Sneaker-Bot Armies for Boost ‘Sun’ Release
Sneaker bots ready to scoop up the new Yeezy Boost 700 “Sun” shoes to resell at a huge markup.
SY0-601 vs SY0-501: 6 changes to the new exam | Cyber Work Podcast
In this clip from a recent Infosec webinar, CompTIA’s Patrick Lane outlines the six major changes to the latest version of the Security+ exam (SY0-601) and how those changes help…
Malware Gangs Partner Up in Double-Punch Security Threat
From TrickBot to Ryuk, more malware cybercriminal groups are putting their heads together when attacking businesses.
Podcast: Ransomware Attacks Exploded in Q4 2020
Researchers said they saw a seven-times increase in ransomware activity in the fourth quarter of 2020, across various families – from Ryuk to Egregor.