December 21, 2012 
Hacktivists Against Hate, SMS Spam Bots, and Exynos Exploits
Hey! Look at that. The world hasn’t ended.
I guess that means my decision to prepare my weekly security news video rather than my apocalyptical fallout shelter wasn’t a tragic mistake. If you are in the mood for some information security (infosec) news on the last Mayan calendar day of the, well, er…ever…then you’ve come to the right place.
In this week’s show, I cover some important software update news, an android SMS botnet, a mobile zero day flaw, and the latest Anonymous operation, which I suspect many people might appreciate despite its illegal nature. If you’d like to learn how to avoid the latest malware and attacks, or just want to follow the latest infosec drama, play the video below.
Also, don’t forget to check out the Reference section if you’d like to read more details about any of these stories. As always, I’ll include a few extras for those looking for bonus material.
Speaking of end of times, this will be the last WatchGuard Security Week in Review episode for 2012. Enjoy your holiday. I’ll see you next year.
(Episode Runtime: 10:21)
Direct YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua1FfpZy7qI
Episode References:
- Mobile Security News
- Lookout warns of SpamSoldier SMS Spam botnet - Lookout
- Samsung mobiles suffer from Exynos 0day - The Next Web
- OpWestboro Stories
- Anonymous hacks Westboro - The Huffington Post
- Anonymous takes over Westboro Twitter accounts - Gizmodo
- Westboro “tango down” pastebin post - Pastebin
- Software Updates
- Java 7 update 10 - Computer World
- VMware patches VMview – Network World
- US-CERT warns about Shockwave Xtra 0day - US-CERT
- Java 7 update 10 - Computer World
- Extra Stories
- UK won’t prosecute McKinnon - PCWorld
- Carberp on the black market again - SC Magazine
- Low-tech computer deleting malware targets Iran - Threatpost
- “Hollywood” hacker gets 10 years - Gizmodo
- US to prosecute state-sponsored attacks - Ars Technica
- Heros of Newerth breach - The Register
- UK won’t prosecute McKinnon - PCWorld
Hey Corey
Thank you for all the weekly reviews you have you put together this year. I have enjoyed watching them all. Thank you also for bringing back the Radio Free Security segments.
Thanks for following us, Gary. If there is anything I can do to make either the vlog or podcast more valuable to you, let me know.
Cheers