Morphing Ransomware Factory – Daily Security Byte EP. 269
by Corey Nachreiner

In past videos, I’ve talked about how malware variants often “morph” to evade signature-based malware detection. Today’s video covers research showing just how often attackers change their ransomware variants. Watch to learn why you need better ways to catch modern malware and ransomware.

(Episode Runtime: 4:08)
Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PFL8kA-Dp8
EPISODE REFERENCES:
• Ransomware morphs every 15 seconds – IBTimes
• Blog post describing the Cerber Malware Factory – Invincea
— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

Wireless 802.11 Car Hack – Daily Security Byte EP. 268
by Corey Nachreiner

Connecting cars to the Internet through GSM cellular networks already proved dangerous, but what if you built a wireless access point into your car? Watch today’s video to learn how car thieves might exploit the latest car hacking research.

(Episode Runtime: 3:44)
Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBSGDeoFykw
EPISODE REFERENCES:
• Reseachers hack Mitsubishi Outlander alarm system – Network World
• Pen Test Partners research on the Outlanders PHEV wireless system – Pen Test Partners
— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

Mysterious TeamViewer Hacks – Daily Security Byte EP. 267
by Corey Nachreiner

A number of Teamviewer users have reported that attackers have mysteriously gained control of their remote desktop software and used their computers to steal from their PayPal accounts. Has the Teamviewer app been hacked, or are attackers just using stolen credentials to log in? No one knows for sure, but watch today’s video to learn more about this incident and what you should do.

(Episode Runtime: 3:22)
Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx7xSWjNCEM
EPISODE REFERENCES:
• Attackers leverage TeamViewer to drain PayPal accounts – The Register
• Teamviewer’s official response to the “hacking” incidents – TeamViewer
• Reddit users complaining about TeamViewer hacks – Reddit
— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)