Symantec Cyber Security Brief Podcast

In this week’s Cyber Security Brief podcast, we recap Google’s decision to backtrack on proposed changes to its Chrome web browser that would have rendered many ad blocking extensions inoperable. We also discuss the two security issues that were recently addressed by Facebook, including one that could have allowed accounts to be taken over. We also chat about another batch of online accounts that have been put up for sale on the dark web, the man who is suing Apple because he doesn’t like 2FA, and the “sophisticated state actor” reportedly responsible for cyber attacks targeting Australia’s parliament and a number of its political parties. And also, two UK soaps team up for a cyber security special…

In this week’s Cyber Security Brief, we chat about a slew of stolen online account data found for sale on the dark web, malware targeting Macs, and container vulnerabilities. Also this week, we look at a Wi-Fi connected USB cable that can allow for remote attacks on targeted computers.

In this week’s Cyber Security Brief, we chat about a slew of stolen online account data found for sale on the dark web, malware targeting Macs, and container vulnerabilities. Also this week, we look at a Wi-Fi connected USB cable that can allow for remote attacks on targeted computers.

In this week’s Cyber Security Brief, we discuss a bad week for cryptocurrencies, the new Google Chrome extension that will let you know if your password has been breached, why parents should be wary of kids’ smartwatches, and why we all should be wary of phone apps that promise to make you look beautiful. Plus, we chat about the experience of one Illinois family who felt the heat after their suite of Nest devices was hacked.

In this week’s Cyber Security Brief, we discuss a bad week for cryptocurrencies, the new Google Chrome extension that will let you know if your password has been breached, why parents should be wary of kids’ smartwatches, and why we all should be wary of phone apps that promise to make you look beautiful. Plus, we chat about the experience of one Illinois family who felt the heat after their suite of Nest devices was hacked.

In this week’s Symantec Cyber Security Brief we discuss authorities' pursuit of Webstresser users, Japan allowing officials to hack civilians’ IoT devices in an attempt to improve security, and the much-discussed Apple Facetime bug. We also chat about the Razy malware attempting to steal cryptocurrencies, an evolution of business email compromise (BEC) scams, and a bizarre sting operation targeting the Citizen Lab internet watchdog group.

In this week’s Symantec Cyber Security Brief we discuss authorities' pursuit of Webstresser users, Japan allowing officials to hack civilians’ IoT devices in an attempt to improve security, and the much-discussed Apple Facetime bug. We also chat about the Razy malware attempting to steal cryptocurrencies, an evolution of business email compromise (BEC) scams, and a bizarre sting operation targeting the Citizen Lab internet watchdog group.

On this week’s Cyber Security Brief podcast, Symantec threat researcher Stephen Doherty joins us to discuss our recently published research into a wave of attacks against financial institutions in West Africa. We also discuss some new research that found that many free mobile VPNs could actually compromise people’s privacy, a hitman who was convicted thanks to evidence found on his smartwatch, and an embarrassing compromise of the ATLAS MMO game. Also this week, Russia is back in the headlines again, with the DNC revealing it was targeted once again by a spear-phishing campaign originating in Russia in November last, while Facebook also removed a number of “inauthentic” accounts that it says were based in Russia and involved in spreading misinformation on the social media platform.

On this week’s Cyber Security Brief podcast, Symantec threat researcher Stephen Doherty joins us to discuss our recently published research into a wave of attacks against financial institutions in West Africa. We also discuss some new research that found that many free mobile VPNs could actually compromise people’s privacy, a hitman who was convicted thanks to evidence found on his smartwatch, and an embarrassing compromise of the ATLAS MMO game. Also this week, Russia is back in the headlines again, with the DNC revealing it was targeted once again by a spear-phishing campaign originating in Russia in November last, while Facebook also removed a number of “inauthentic” accounts that it says were based in Russia and involved in spreading misinformation on the social media platform.

In this week’s Cyber Security Brief, we discuss the indictment of two Ukrainian nationals for their role in a conspiracy to hack into the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) computer systems. We also chat about the recent controversy about GoDaddy quietly injecting scripts onto websites without the website owners knowing, and recent attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges. We also cover the Pwn2Own contest offering cash prizes for hacks on a Tesla vehicle for the first time, and how credit card scammers are using smartcard technology to their advantage.

In this week’s Cyber Security Brief, we discuss the indictment of two Ukrainian nationals for their role in a conspiracy to hack into the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) computer systems. We also chat about the recent controversy about GoDaddy quietly injecting scripts onto websites without the website owners knowing, and recent attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges. We also cover the Pwn2Own contest offering cash prizes for hacks on a Tesla vehicle for the first time, and how credit card scammers are using smartcard technology to their advantage.

Welcome to the first Cyber Security Brief podcast of 2019! On this week’s episode we discuss the fact that most people don’t trust their internet of things devices, but also aren’t that willing to pay extra for improved security. We also chat about the major leak of personal data of high-profile politicians and others in Germany, and developments in the campaign of the hackers taking over printers and Chromecasts to express their support for PewDiePie (and highlight security issues). Finally, we take a look at some research highlighting the fact that facial recognition on smartphones still isn’t foolproof.

Welcome to the first Cyber Security Brief podcast of 2019! On this week’s episode we discuss the fact that most people don’t trust their internet of things devices, but also aren’t that willing to pay extra for improved security. We also chat about the major leak of personal data of high-profile politicians and others in Germany, and developments in the campaign of the hackers taking over printers and Chromecasts to express their support for PewDiePie (and highlight security issues). Finally, we take a look at some research highlighting the fact that facial recognition on smartphones still isn’t foolproof.

In the final Cyber Security Brief podcast of 2018, we take a look back at the year that has gone by in cyber security, and count down the top 5 biggest cyber security stories of 2018. Listen to find out what we thought they were!

In the final Cyber Security Brief podcast of 2018, we take a look back at the year that has gone by in cyber security, and count down the top 5 biggest cyber security stories of 2018. Listen to find out what we thought they were!