Ask the Experts

How do I stop the Vidar malvertising attack?

The Vidar malvertising attack was part of a two-pronged intrusion that included the installation of ransomware in endpoints. How can enterprises protect themselves? Continue Reading
How do trusted app stores release and disclose patches?

A flaw was found in the Android installer for Fortnite and was patched within 24 hours. Learn how such a quick turnaround affects mobile app security with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
How can credential stuffing attacks be detected?

Credential stuffing attacks can put companies that offer online membership programs, as well as their customers, at risk. Find out how to proactively manage the threat. Continue Reading
How did the Dirty COW exploit get shipped in software?

An exploit code for Dirty COW was accidentally shipped by Cisco with product software. Learn how this code ended up in a software release and what this vulnerability can do. Continue Reading
Why did a Cisco patch for Webex have to be reissued?

Cisco's Webex Meetings platform had to be re-patched after researchers found the first one was failing. Discover what went wrong with the first patch with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading

How did Browser Reaper cause browsers to crash?

A Mozilla vulnerability duplicated in the Browser Reaper set of DoS proofs of concept caused Chrome, Firefox and Safari to crash. Learn why and how this occurred. Continue Reading
Should large enterprises add dark web monitoring to their security policies?

Security expert Nick Lewis says dark web monitoring can help enterprises gather threat intelligence, but enterprises need to understand how to validate the data they find. Continue Reading
How did the Python supply chain attack occur?

A Python supply chain attack made it possible for an attacker to steal cryptocurrency. What steps should be taken to prevent incidents like this? Continue Reading
Is there a viable breach notification tool?

A breach notification tool from Firefox Monitor and Have I Been Pwned could help consumers understand more quickly if their email or other vital information has been hacked. Continue Reading
Will DNS Flag Day affect you? Infoblox's Cricket Liu explains

What is DNS Flag Day? That's when old and broken DNS servers will stop working, improving DNS performance and safety for all. Infoblox's chief DNS architect Cricket Liu explains. Continue Reading
What are the best ways to prevent a SIM swapping attack?

SIM swapping is on the rise as the use of mobile devices increases. Discover what SIM swaps are, how they work and how they can be mitigated. Continue Reading

How can synthetic clicks aid a privilege escalation attack?

An Apple security expert introduced the concept of synthetic clicks, which can bypass privilege escalation defenses. Find out how this new attack technique works with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
How does cross-site tracking increase security risks?

Mozilla's Firefox 63 automatically blocks tracking cookies and other site data from cross-site tracking. Learn what this is and what the benefits of blocking it are with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
How can attacks bypass Windows Driver Signature Enforcement?

Security researchers demonstrated how a new fileless attack technique can bypass a Windows kernel protection feature at Black Hat 2018. Find out how the technique works. Continue Reading
Man-in-the-disk attack: How are Android products affected?

Researchers from Check Point announced a new attack at Black Hat 2018 that targets Android devices. Discover how this attack works and how devices should be protected with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading