The Optrics Insider is a regular podcast hosted by our very own Scott Young & Shaun Sturby, which highlights topics of interest to I.T. people, whether it be regarding the latest security vulnerabilities as well interesting (and sometimes funny) things that are happening in the industry. So if you are an IT Manager, IT Admin, CIO or interested in I.T. be sure to check out our podcast!
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The Optrics Insider is a regular podcast hosted by our very own Scott Young & Shaun Sturby, which highlights topics of interest to I.T. people, whether it be regarding the latest security vulnerabilities as well interesting (and sometimes funny) things that are happening in the industry. So if you are an IT Manager, IT Admin, CIO or interested in I.T. be sure to check out our podcast!
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August 17, 2021
Optrics Insider - DeepFake Lite, Microsoft Print Nightmare & Kaseya Ransomware Update
<p>Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from <a href="https://www.Optrics.com" target="_blank">Optrics Engineering</a> as they discuss DeepFake Lite using Anthony Bourdain's voice in a new documentary on his life, the "Summer of Sam" Microsoft Print Nightmare and the latest Kaseya Ransomware Attack update.</p> <p><br></p> <p>For more IT tips go to:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.OptricsInsider.com" target="_blank">www.OptricsInsider.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Timecodes:</p> <p>> 0:00 - Intro</p> <p>> 0:19 - Today's 3 topics</p> <p>> 0:33 - Topic 1: Deep Fake Lite</p> <p>> 7:35 - Topic 2: Microsoft Print Nightmare</p> <p>> 11:12 - Topic 3: Kaseya Update</p> <p>> 14:20 - Closing remarks</p> <p><br></p> <p>More on DeepFake Lite:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/the-haunting-afterlife-of-anthony-bourdain" target="_blank">A Haunting New Documentary About Anthony Bourdain</a></p> <p>> <a href="https://techpolicy.press/voice-clone-of-anthony-bourdain-prompts-synthetic-media-ethics-questions/" target="_blank">Voice clone of Anthony Bourdain prompts synthetic media ethics questions</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>More on Microsoft PrintNightmare / "Summer of SAM" - HiveNightmare / Print Spooler CVE-2021-34481:</p> <p>> <a href="https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-36934" target="_blank">Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2021-36934)</a></p> <p>> <a href="https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34481" target="_blank">Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2021-34481)</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>More on how Kaseya obtained a "universal decryptor key" for the REvil ransomware and is delivering it to clients:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.theregister.com/2021/07/23/kaseya_obtains_revil_decryptor_starts/" target="_blank">Kaseya obtains REvil decryptor, starts sharing it with afflicted customers</a></p>
August 11, 2021
Optrics Insider - Punk Spider, Irony Thy Name is Jim & What is Your Olympic Password?
Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from <a href="https://www.Optrics.com">Optrics Engineering</a> as they discuss the Punk Spider search engine for website vulnerabilities, the tech support scam that got Jim Browning's Youtube channel deleted and the Olympic broadcaster who announced his password while on the air. <p>Timecodes:</p> <p>> 0:00 - Intro</p> <p>> 0:21 - Today's 3 topics</p> <p>> 0:40 - Topic 1: Punk Spider</p> <p>> 4:34 - Topic 2: Irony, Thy Name is Jim</p> <p>> 8:27 - Topic 3: What is Your Olympic Password?</p> <p>> 11:03 - Closing remarks</p> <p>More on Punk Spider:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/punkspider-web-site-vulnerabilities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Controversial Tool Calls Out Thousands of Hackable Websites</a></p> <p>More on Jim Browning getting his Youtube channel deleted:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.theregister.com/2021/07/27/youtube_channel_tech_scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scam-baiting YouTube channel Tech Support Scams taken offline by tech support scam</a></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">So to prove that anyone can be scammed, I was convinced to delete my <a href="https://twitter.com/YouTube?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YouTube</a> channel because I was convinced I was talking <a href="https://twitter.com/YouTubeCreators?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YouTubeCreators</a> support. I never lost control of the channel, but the sneaky s**t managed to get me to delete the channel. Hope to recover soon. <a href="https://t.co/ygmt2CDlR1">pic.twitter.com/ygmt2CDlR1</a></p> — Jim Browning (@JimBrowning11) <a href="https://twitter.com/JimBrowning11/status/1419765976074268682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <p>Learn more about KnowBe4 by going to:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.Optrics.com/KnowBe4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training</a></p> <p>Find out what percentage of your employees are Phish-prone:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.optricsinsider.com/recommends/phishing-security-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Start Your Free Phishing Security Test</a></p> <p>Download a copy of the Social Media Red Flags PDF here:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.optricsinsider.com/recommends/social-engineering-red-flags" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.optricsinsider.com/recommends/social-engineering-red-flags/</a></p> <p>Find out which of your users take the bait and reply to a spoofed email:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.optricsinsider.com/recommends/phishing-reply-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out now how many of your users take the bait and reply to a <strong>spoofed email</strong></a></p> <p>Find out how vulnerable your network is against Ransomware and cryptomining attacks:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.optricsinsider.com/recommends/ransomware-simulator/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How vulnerable is your network against RANSOMWARE and CRYPTOMINING attacks?</a></p> <p>Find out which of your users are vulnerable to a social media phishing attack:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.optricsinsider.com/recommends/social-media-phishing-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Don't get hacked by social media phishing attacks! Find out which of your users are vulnerable now!</a></p> <p>Learn more about the Red Flags of URLS here:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.optricsinsider.com/cyber-security/its-not-only-about-the-url" target="_blank" rel="noopener">It's Not Only About the URL</a></p> <p>Learn more about Curricula Security Awareness Training here:</p> <p>> <a href="https://www.optrics.com/partners/curricula.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.Optrics.com/Partners/Curricula.aspx</a></p>
July 29, 2021
Optrics Insider - Print Driver Zero Day, SonicWall VPN Vulnerability & Kaseya Hacked
<p>Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from <a href="https://www.Optrics.com">Optrics Engineering</a> as they discuss the printer driver nightmare zero day vulnerability, SonicWall's VPN appliance is under attack and Kaseya's recent ransomware attack.</p> <p><strong>Timecodes:</strong></p> <p>- 0:00 - Intro</p> <p>- 0:19 - Today's 3 topics</p> <p>- 0:40 - Topic 1: Printer Driver Zero Day</p> <p>- 06:09 - Topic 2: SonicWall VPN Vulnerability</p> <p>- 10:38 - Topic 3: Kaseya VSA Hack</p> <p>- 17:04 - Closing remarks</p> <p><strong>Print Nightmare Zero Day:</strong></p> <p>> <a href="https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/current-activity/2021/06/30/printnightmare-critical-windows-print-spooler-vulnerability" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PrintNightmare, Critical Windows Print Spooler Vulnerability</a></p> <p>> <a href="https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/CVE20211675+Incomplete+Patch+and+Leaked+RCE+Exploit/27588/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CVE-2021-1675: Incomplete Patch and Leaked RCE Exploit</a></p> <p><strong>Ways to keep the computers in your network updated:</strong></p> <p>> <a href="https://www.manageengine.ca/desktop-central.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ManageEngine Desktop Central</a></p> <p><strong>Good tool to keep your personal computers updated:</strong></p> <p>> <a href="https://www.ccleaner.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CCleaner</a></p> <p><strong>SonicWall Warns of Active Attacks Against VPN Appliances:</strong></p> <p>> <a href="https://www.sonicwall.com/support/product-notification/urgent-security-notice-critical-risk-to-unpatched-end-of-life-sra-sma-8-x-remote-access-devices/210713105333210/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Urgent Security Notice: Critical Risk to Unpatched End-of-Life SRA & SMA 8.x Remote Access Device</a></p> <p><strong>Got $70M spare change?</strong></p> <p>> <a href="https://www.theregister.com/2021/07/05/kaseya_vsa_update/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IT for service providers biz Kaseya defers decision about SaaS restoration following supply chain attack</a></p> <p>> <a href="https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/07/kaseya-left-customer-portal-vulnerable-to-2015-flaw-in-its-own-software/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kaseya Left Customer Portal Vulnerable to 2015 Flaw in its Own Software</a></p> <p><strong>Autonomous Cars Hacked Scene - The Fate of the Furious:</strong></p> <p>> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GGhLykstBmA">www.youtube.com/embed/GGhLykstBmA</a></p>
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