FireEye, WatchGuard, and First Alert – Business Security Weekly #70

In the article discussion, three time management tips that actually work, confident speakers tell stories, and how to let go the need to be perfect! In the news, we have updates from FireEye, WatchGuard, First Alert, and more on this episode of Busines… Continue reading FireEye, WatchGuard, and First Alert – Business Security Weekly #70

Script-based attacks and overall malware on the rise

Research revealed massive increases in scripting attacks and overall malware attempts against midsize companies throughout Q3 2017. In fact, WatchGuard Technologies found that scripting threats accounted for 68 percent of all malware during the period…. Continue reading Script-based attacks and overall malware on the rise

Will IoT botnets catapult the industry toward security regulation in 2018?

Attackers demonstrated the power of an IoT-fueled botnet in 2016 when the Mirai botnet took down major websites like Reddit, Twitter and GitHub. Despite the damages, no significant changes to the IoT industry occurred. As a matter of fact, consumers co… Continue reading Will IoT botnets catapult the industry toward security regulation in 2018?

Why hackers reuse malware

Software developers love to reuse code wherever possible, and hackers are no exception. While we often think of different malware strains as separate entities, the reality is that most new malware recycles large chunks of source code from existing malw… Continue reading Why hackers reuse malware

Microsoft LAPS, WatchGuard, and Flexera – Enterprise Security Weekly #68

Juniper enhances their Contrail Cloud service, Microsoft LAPS headaches, Flexera embraces open-source, local market deception technology, and more enterprise security news! Enterprise News Cloud Distribution brings deception tech to local market with TrapX deal Forcepoint :’s Human-Centric Security Helps Financial Services Firm Protect Critical Customer and Business Data in Hybrid Clouds Juniper enhances its Contrail Cloud […]

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New infosec products of the week​: November 10, 2017

Login to Office 365 with your face Nexus Group is the first authentication app supplier to show off logging in with iPhone X Face ID to digital resources on a computer. The new feature in Nexus Personal Mobile lets users log in via facial recognition to all digital resources that are made available to them by, for example, their employer, school or bank. The new feature is already live and included in the version of … More Continue reading New infosec products of the week​: November 10, 2017

WatchGuard, Forescout, and Synopsys – Startup Security Weekly #61

Paul and Michael deliver startup updates from SailPoint, WatchGuard, KnowBe4, Synopsys, ForeScout, and more! Article Discussion on Leadership, Innovation, and Startup Success The Best Sales Lesson From Wildly Successful Entrepreneurs? Go Door-to-Door ==> A Short Guide to Strategy for Entrepreneurs ==> How to Battle From Idea to Launch and Survive ==> Not always easy bringing your idea to […]

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Cybercriminals increasingly focusing on credential theft

Criminal tactics used to access user credentials are growing in prevelance, and that a record 47 percent of all malware is new or zero day, and thus able to evade signature-based antivirus solutions, according to WatchGuard. Malware detection by region “From JavaScript-enabled phishing attacks and attempts to steal Linux passwords, to brute force attacks against web servers, the common theme here is that login access is a top priority for criminals. Knowing this, businesses must … More Continue reading Cybercriminals increasingly focusing on credential theft

Hacking virtual and augmented reality: Short-term FUD, long-term danger

I believe virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are on the cusp of mass success, and will dramatically change the way we use technology. However, with new technology comes new attack surfaces. After watching security researchers and attackers pick apart the Internet of Things (IoT) so easily, it would be foolish not to consider the security of new technologies. So that begs the question; what are the risks of virtual and augmented reality? To … More Continue reading Hacking virtual and augmented reality: Short-term FUD, long-term danger

New infosec products of the week​: September 1, 2017

Palo Alto Networks announces Next-Generation Security Platform for VMware Cloud on AWS Palo Alto Networks announced its Next-Generation Security Platform is available to customers of VMware Cloud on AWS. It allows customers to protect their on-premise, private and public cloud presence with next-generation security features that deliver visibility, control and threat prevention at the application level. This enables customers to securely migrate applications and data from their software-defined data center into VMware Cloud on AWS. … More Continue reading New infosec products of the week​: September 1, 2017