Prefer to read? Here is a downloadable copy of the discussion in book form:Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as as they discuss Windows update KB4577586 that permanently removes end-of-life Adobe Flash as well as why Google’s Project Zero disclosed a zero-day Windows exploit.Timecodes:0:00 – Intro0:18 – Today’s 2 topics0:40 – Topic […]
Optrics Insider – SonicWall VPN Bug, Encryption Backdoor, Bot Posting to Reddit & Racy Onion
Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as they discuss a new thin client backdoor for devices managed by HP Device Manager, how the US Treasury Department might fine you for paying the ransom if you’re attacked by ransomware and a new UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) malware.Timecodes:0:00 – Intro0:17 – Today’s 3 […]
Optrics Insider – Thin Client Backdoor, Get Fined for Paying Ransom & UEFI Malware
Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as they discuss a new thin client backdoor for devices managed by HP Device Manager, how the US Treasury Department might fine you for paying the ransom if you’re attacked by ransomware and a new UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) malware.Timecodes:0:00 – Intro0:19 – Today’s 3 […]
Optrics Insider – KnowBe4 Spoofed, Security Awareness Training Wears Off & Microsoft Zero Login Flaw
Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as they discuss security awareness training company KnowBe4 being spoofed, the fact the security awareness training for you staff does wear off over time and Microsoft’s zero login flaw.Timecodes:0:00 – Intro0:18 – Today’s 3 topics0:50 – Topic 1: KnowBe4’s Emails Spoofed3:03 – Topic 2: Security Awareness […]
Optrics Insider – Bluetooth Vulnerability, WordPress Vulnerability & Equinix Breach
Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as they discuss the BLURtooth bluetooth vulnerability, the breach at the Equinix data center and how WordPress sites are vulnerable due to the File Manager plugin.Timecodes:0:00 – Intro0:22 – Today’s 3 topics0:52 – Topic 1: Bluetooth Vulnerability6:02 – Topic 2: Equinix Breach8:58 – Topic 3:13:50 – […]
Optrics Insider – User Loyalty & Why Should You Have Service Backups
Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as they discuss the impressive loyalty of an employee at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada and why should you have backup network services.Timecodes:0:00 – Intro0:16 – Today’s 3 topics0:43 – Topic 1: User Loyalty at Tesla’s Gigafactory3:33 – Topic 2: Why Should You Have Service Backups10:45 – […]
Optrics Insider – CanPar Express & U of Utah Ransomware, AI Fighter Beats Ace & Lock Your Computer
Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as they discuss both CanPar Express and the University of Utah getting hit by ransomware (interestingly they paid the ransom and Shaun explains why), plus how an AI fighter pilot beat a real ace (in simulation) and as a bonus, why you should lock your workstation […]
Optrics Insider – DEF CON Recap, Black Hat USA 2020 Recap & Defacing Reddit
Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as they discuss the recent online versions of Def Con, Black Hat USA 2020 & how hackers defaced Reddit with pro-Trump messages.Learn more about the DEF CON here:www.defcon.orgDefcon Conference Youtube ChannelLearn more about the Black Hat USA 2020 here:Black Hat USA 2020Learn more about the defacing […]
Optrics Insider – Intel Data Leak, Meow Attack, Emotet Trojan & Zoom Bug
Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as they discuss a leak at Intel, how the new “Meow” attack wiped out nearly 4,000 databases, why the Emotet Trojan is still going strong after 6 years and how a Zoom Bug allowed snoopers crack a private meeting password in minutes.Timecodes:0:00 – Intro0:23 – Today’s […]
Optrics Insider – SIGRed, Twitter Security Breach & MS Outlook Crashing
Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as they discuss why you need to immediately patch your Microsoft DNS Server (if you’re using one) due to the SIGRed vulnerability, the Twitter security breach and why Microsoft Outlook has been crashing lately due to a recent problematic update.Timecodes:0:00 – Intro0:17 – Today’s 3 topics0:23 […]