Blocked Ports: A Network Security Podcast
von Ronald McCarty
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Podcast-Beschreibung
A weekly podcast covering current security topics on popular computing platforms.
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Episode 8 | BP_Eps08 Thanks for tuning in to the podcast! Here’s a summary of the show and some helpful links. A few tidbits from Microsoft kick it off, followed by updates and recent news in hacking, Linux and PCI Compliance. The show runs 13:44. * * * After a successful takedown of the Waledac botnet, Microsoft filed for control of the 276 domains used in the malware attacks. Since the owners have not come forward to claim the sites, Microsoft is likely to win their case. Meanwhile, the company is working to help folks affected by the Waledac malware clean their computers.... | 6.10.10 | Kostenlos | In iTunes ansehen |
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Episode 7 | BP_Eps07 Thanks for listening! Below is a summary of Episode 7, including any links mentioned in the podcast. The show length is 9:59. * * * The “Here you have” email worm wreaked havoc for Internet users recently, including big corporations like ABC News, Disney, Comcast and NASA. Named for the subject line of the email it sends, the worm looks like a PDF file attachment. Instead, it’s a malicious program that will send itself to everyone on your address list and try to disable security software. If you receive an email with “Here you have” in the subject line... | 21.9.10 | Kostenlos | In iTunes ansehen |
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Episode 6 | BP_Eps06 Below is a summary of Episode 6, including links mentioned in the podcast. Thanks for listening! * * * The suspected author of the infamous Mariposa botnet has been arrested by Slovenian police, who worked with law enforcement teams from Spain and the FBI in an investigation spanning several months. The 23-year-old suspect has sold the software that created the botnet to hundreds of other hackers worldwide, including the three men arrested in February in the Mariposa case. Below is a link to the FBI statement regarding the arrest and the Mariposa investigation: http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel10/mariposa072810.htm * * * Another “clickjacking”... | 31.8.10 | Kostenlos | In iTunes ansehen |
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Episode 5 | BP_Eps05 **NOTE** This episode of Blocked Ports was recorded just prior to Microsoft’s release of a critical bug patch that addresses the shortcut flaw reported in the podcast. Please visit the link below for information and download links for the patch. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-046.mspx * * * A zero-day vulnerability in the Windows operating system has been actively exploited by hackers, forcing Microsoft to create a temporary fix. The vulnerability affects all versions of Windows, and allows attackers to create a malicious shortcut file that lures users to a USB drive or Windows folder containing a booby-trapped file. If successful, the attacker... | 6.8.10 | Kostenlos | In iTunes ansehen |
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Episode 4 | BP_Eps04 Blocked Ports is back after a short hiatus – thank you for tuning in! Below is a summary of Episode 4, including links mentioned in the podcast and other helpful links. * * * According to the anti-virus vendor F-Secure, virus authors are obtaining valid digital signatures, allowing them to bypass many Windows security features and gain entry to users’ systems. Since most users trust digitally-signed software, this is an effective way to enter and wreak havoc on a Windows user’s PC. * * * Another anti-virus vendor – Sophos – reports a specific example of malware using the... | 12.7.10 | Kostenlos | In iTunes ansehen |
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Episode 3 | Episode 03 of Blocked Ports covers a variety of recent hacking, networking, Windows, Linux and PCI Compliance news. BP_Eps03 Below is a summary of the podcast, including links mentioned. * * * Blocked Ports offers a friendly reminder to avoid all web sites and emails inviting you to fill out census information online. These are not legitimate. They are scams to trick users into entering enormous amounts of personal information for their illegal use. Please visit the real census site at www.census.gov for information. * * * Apache advises users of it’s HTTP Web Server to update immediately after a... | 14.3.10 | Kostenlos | In iTunes ansehen |
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Episode 2 | BP_Eps02 Episode 2 of Blocked Ports covers recent news in the areas of Hacking, Windows, Networking and PCI Compliance. Here's a summary of the topics discussed, along with links mentioned within the podcast. * * * In the wake of the Haiti earthquake, many well-meaning citizens are reaching out to help by making online donations. Be certain your money goes to help the Haitian people with these helpful tips. www.RedCross.org * * * Major web sites including the CIA and Twitter were recently targeted by a bizarre SSL attack. While the assault does not seem to be an attempt to... | 15.2.10 | Kostenlos | In iTunes ansehen |
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Episode 1 | Blocked Ports is a network security podcast presented by Ron McCarty. Ron is a freelance writer and consultant specializing in systems, networks and information security. He is the founder and CEO of Your Net Guard, a Dallas-based IT services company. This first episode of Blocked Ports covers a variety of recent security news in the areas of Linux, Networking, Compliance and Hacking. The podcast was recorded by Ron McCarty and runs for 7:17. Please check back next month for the next installment of Blocked Ports. BP_Eps01 | 18.1.10 | Kostenlos | In iTunes ansehen |
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- © (c) 2009 Ronald McCarty
