When it comes to measuring the security level of a device, a checklist of security ‘low hanging fruit’ is a good place to start. But more is needed, says Mike Sheward of Particle.io
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Episode 246: SOARing out of Lockdown with Revelstoke Security
Getting a start-up off the ground isn’t easy in the best of times. Now imagine doing it just as a global pandemic is shutting down society…and the economy. Our guest this week, Josh McCarthy of Revelstoke Security, did it and lived to tell the tale.
Episode 244: ZuoRAT brings APT Tactics to Home Networks
In this episode of the Security Ledger podcast, brought to you by ReversingLabs, we interview Danny Adamitis (@dadamitis) of Black Lotus Labs about the discovery of ZuoRAT, malware that targets SOHO routers – and is outfitted with APT-style tools for attacking the devices connected to home networks. As always, you can check our full conversation in our latest Security Ledger podcast at Blubrry. You can also listen to it on iTunes and Spotify. Or, check us out on Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Radio Public and more. Also: if you enjoy this podcast, consider signing up to receive it in your email. Just point your web browser to securityledger.com/subscribe to get notified whenever a new podcast is posted. [MP3] Cyber attacks on small office and home office (or SOHO) routers aren’t new. Back in 2016, the malware known as Mirai made headlines across the world by infecting hundreds of thousands of weekly protected SOHO routers and DVR devices and stringing them into […]
Supply Chain Hackers LofyGang Behind Hundreds of Malicious Packages
Researchers at Checkmarx say that a cybercriminal group, LofyGang, has targeted the open-source supply chain with hundreds of malicious packages to steal credit card information, stream accounts, and promote hacking tools.
Episode 243: The CSTO is a thing- a conversation with Chris Hoff of LastPass
Paul talks with Chris Hoff the Chief Secure Technology Officer at LastPass about the CSTO role and the security implications of “software eating the world.”
