Defending Against the “Compromised Insider”
September 28, 2018Dr. John Michener
Casaba's Chief Scientist Dr. John Michener discusses the risks and defenses around the compromised insider for utility companies.
Radio interview on the Tech Night Owl
April 14, 2018Gene Steinberg at the Tech Night Owl
Gene Steinberg interviews Casaba's Chris Weber about security and privacy in today's world of big data, advertising, and social media.
HACKERS DIDN'T HAVE TO BE EXPERTS TO MAKE 'DESPACITO' DISAPPEAR
April 11, 2018LILY HAY NEWMAN at Wired
Casaba's Chris Weber weighs in on the value of the VEVO account hijack on Youtube's platform.
The Hidden Toll of Fixing Meltdown and Spectre
January 12, 2018Lily Hay Newman at Wired
"I remember first looking at it and thinking 'oh, shit,'" says John Michener, the chief scientist at the security consulting firm Casaba Security, which has helped retail vendors with Meltdown and Spectre remediation.
Top Holiday Cyber Security Tips
November 17, 2017Jasmine Cooper at WGN
Casaba's Jason Glassberg shares his tips on how to protect your devices and data over the holidays.
Why Halting Social Media Use in the Workplace Fails
November 30, 2017Ellen Chang at The Street
Casaba's Chief Scientist John Michener weighs in on the risks of social media in the workplace, and why blocking access isn't always the right solution.
Virtual Case Notes: No Internet Required for ‘aIR-Jumper’ to Manipulate Hacked Security Cameras
October 5, 2017Laura French at Forensic Magazine
I spoke with Chris Weber, co-founder and managing principal of Casaba Security, about these types of covert “air gap” attacks that rely on subtle changes in light, sound—even temperature—to send coded messages to and from an attacker and a compromised, non-internet-connected device.
Employees Who Share Passwords Often Bear Responsibility for Hacks
October 4, 2017Ellen Chang at The Street
The majority of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email because the hacker is targeting user passwords, and when they are reused by employees on several accounts, 'it's game over,' said Jason Glassberg, co-founder of Casaba Security, a Redmond, Wash.-based white hat hacking firm.
ALL THE WAYS EQUIFAX EPICALLY BUNGLED ITS BREACH RESPONSE
September 24, 2017Lily Hay Newman at Wired
"Equifax sits on the crown jewels of what we consider personally identifying information," says Jason Glassberg, cofounder of the corporate security and penetration testing firm Casaba Security. "You’d think a company like that, guarding what they’re guarding, would have a heightened sense of awareness and that clearly was not the case."
Top 10 Targets on Hackers' Hit List
August 23, 2017Ellen Chang at The Street
Energy companies and the healthcare industry along with others have not kept up with the pace of other industries against malicious hackers. These are the top 10 targets for hackers.
Virtual Case Notes: ‘Google Docs’ Phishing Scam Tricked Users
May 12, 2017Laura French at Forensic Magazine
A closer look at the Google Docs phishing case and abuse of OAuth.
SMBs continue to be a target of cybercriminals
May 5, 2017Kacy Zurkus at CSO
"There seems to be a time warp between the Fortune 100 companies and today's SMBs. Casaba Security's Chris Weber said that what SMBs can learn from enterprises can be summed up in one word: Everything."
Virtual Case Notes: ‘Google Docs’ Phishing Scam Tricked Users
May 12, 2017Laura French at Forensic Mag
Users were duped into installing a phony 'Google Docs' app which granted the attacker access to their Google account.
As tensions rise with Russia, U.S. colleges still pay for Snowden speeches
April 11, 2017Michael Kelley at Yahoo Finance
Casaba co-founder Chris Weber, who has written about government surveillance since before the PATRIOT Act of 2001, weighs in on perceptions of Snowden in light of recent tensions with Russia.
Prevent criminal hackers who target IoT to gather private data and guess passwords
March 20, 2017Mass Transit
Casaba's Chief Scientist John Michener discusses threats to IoT in enterprise envrionments.
Top 7 Security Mistakes When Designing a Mobile App
February 10, 2017Mass Transit
Casaba Co-Founder Chris Weber discusses 7 security topics to be aware of when building mobile apps.
Inside LeakedSource and Its Database of 3 Billion Hacked Accounts
December 19, 2016Wired
Casaba's Chief Scientist John Michener weighs in on the LeakedSource breach notification service.
Securing the Internet of Things: Introducing the Security Program for Azure IoT
October 26, 2016Microsoft Secure Blog
As part of Microsoft's Security Program for Azure IoT, Casaba Security is recognized as a best-in-class expert for securing the Internet of Things.
Defending Against the Ransomware Threat
August 22, 2016Electric Light & Power
Electric power companies face a range of threats, from physical sabotage and malicious insiders to vulnerable network ports easily discoverable by almost anyone using the Shodan search engine.
Trump wants to shut parts of Internet to fight ISIS
December 16, 2015FOX
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is renewing his call to hit ISIS hard by “knocking the hell out" of the terror group's Internet capabilities.
Here's the truth about the frightening hacking scenario in Cisco's ads
December 3, 2015Business Insider
Cisco recently released a string of advertisements with a frightening scenario.
Chris Weber on the debate over encrypted apps following the Paris attack
December 1, 2015KIRO Radio
The NSA's controversial phone spying program, supposedly, expired on Sunday. But there's still a debate over what the feds should have access to. We spoke with Chris Weber, co-founder of Casaba Security in Redmond, WA
Why more companies are using the cloud to fight cyberthreats
November 14, 2015CNBC
Harnessing the cloud for cybersecurity
Hacked Opinions: The legalities of hacking – Samuel Bucholtz
November 3, 2015CSO Online
Samuel Bucholtz talks about hacking regulation and legislation
Back-to-School Cybersecurity - Seven Things Every College Student Should Do
August 5, 2015Huffington Post
Jason Glassberg of Casaba provides some tips for college students.
[video] Can computer glitches like the one that took down NYSE be prevented?
July 9, 2015Q13 FOX
Chris Weber of Casaba Security is interviewed on Seattle's Q13 FOX News about the possibility of cyberattack in the NYSE outage.
Security experts: Israeli spy virus targeted hotels used for Iran nuke talks
June 10, 2015Slate
Chris Weber of Casaba Security is quoted by BI describing Duqu 2.0 as an "extremely advanced malware platform with delivery mechanisms on part with Stuxnet."
What to Do When Ransomware Takes Your Computer Hostage
June 10, 2015Slate
So what do you do if you accidently fall victim to ransomware? Well, the first thing you may want to do is alert law enforcement, said Jason Glassberg...
Are You 'Over-Exposed' Online? Lessons From IRS Hack
May 28, 2015FOX Business
Chris Weber said consumers should get identity protection and credit monitoring for themselves and their children, from companies such as Equifax or Experian. He said it’s important to protect children too, as their personal information may be found on social media and certain health-care websites.
11 experts discuss the industrial Internet of Things
May 19, 2015Control Design
International panel of IoT practitioners stress solutions, security and connectivity.
New WiFi Threat for Hotels - Security Tips for Travelers
Mar 27, 2015Huffington Post
It's never a good idea to connect to the public WiFi network at a hotel (or anywhere else for that matter), but here's yet another reason why travelers should be ...
Will 2015 Be the Year of the Healthcare Hack?
Mar 26, 2015Huffington Post
But until recently, most of these incidents were due to physical security mistakes like lost or stolen laptops - not sophisticated cyber attacks on the network.
Cybersecurity expert: Expect more cyber attacks on health care
Mar 23, 2015Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) (blog)
According to Verizon's 2014 Data Breach Investigations Report, these accounted for 46 percent and 15 percent of all security incidents in 2013, respectively.
Experts are skeptical that Hillary Clinton's 'homebrew' email server could withstand cyberattacks
Mar 10, 2015Business Insider
Had there been a security hole in Clinton's server, it would have been fairly easy for a hacker to infiltrate the network and have access to her entire inbox," security expert Chris Weber, co-founder of Casaba Security, told Business Insider.
Experts: Hillary Clinton better have had a very good tech team
Mar 10, 2015Business Insider Australia
On the nation-state level, bad guys have the ability to pinpoint security holes that other ... Chris Weber, co-founder of Casaba Security, told Business Insider.
Why Apple Pay Isn't As Secure As You Think
Mar 8, 2015Motley Fool
Both sides play a role because Apple could have done more, Samuel Bucholtz, co-founder of Casaba Security told CNBC. "But where the fraud is really ...
Is Apple Pay Safe? Fraudulent Activities Raise Questions
Mar 7, 2015Money Talks News (blog)
“Both sides play a role because Apple could have done more,” said Samuel Bucholtz, co-founder of Casaba Security. “But where the fraud is really coming from ...
Who's at fault in Apple Pay fraud Apple or banks?
Mar 5, 2015CNBC
Both sides play a role because Apple could have done more, said Samuel Bucholtz, co-founder of Casaba Security. "But where the fraud is really coming from ...
What You Need to Know About 'Drive-By' Cyber Attacks
Feb 4, 2015Fox Business
Jason Glassberg is co-founder of Casaba Security, a white hat hacking firm that performs hacking tests and security consulting for banks, retailers, government ...
[video] Are cloud services like Box safe?
Jan, 2015FOX News
Casaba Security Co-Founder Samuel Bucholtz on cloud computing, information safety and Box.
[video] Will Obama's new cyber security plan work?
Jan 16, 2015FOX News
Casaba's Jason Glassberg on how the imperfect proposals offer important improvements over the status quo
A No-B.S. Look at the Top Cyber Threats for 2015
Jan 9, 2015Huffington Post
A number of security firms will be coming out with dire predictions for ever more exotic, extreme and dangerous attacks that could potentially occur in 2015.
[video] Can cyber-attacks be stopped?
Dec 18, 2014FOX Business
Casaba Security Co-Founder Jason Glassberg explains the different types of cyber-attacks and how companies may be impacted by hacks.
How Kim Jong Un's scrappy cyberarmy operates
Dec 18, 2014CNBC
This incident covers the broad spectrum of your worst nightmare for cybersecurity, said Jason Glassberg, co-founder of Casaba Security, based in Seattle.
Sony Hackers Risk Exposure with Each Data Leak
Dec 11, 2014Variety
... more information about themselves,” said Jason Glassberg, co-founder of cybersecurity firm Casaba Security. “Nothing can be done without leaving evidence.
Former Sony employees mulling class action lawsuit
Dec 9, 2014Fox News
Jason Glassberg, co-founder of Casaba Security and an ethical hacker routinely hired to break into the networks of Fortune 500 companies and major banks, ...
Data security Goes Mainstream After High-Profile Hacks
Nov 10, 2014NBCNews.com
... time," said Jason Glassberg, co-founder of consulting firm Casaba Security. ... years ago, Glassberg and other security experts told NBC News in interviews.
A Hacker Survival Guide For SMBs
Nov 5, 2014Huffington Post
Unfortunately, simply meeting the Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards isn't enough to prevent these attacks. What To Do: Make sure you're running ...
6 Ways Developers Can Prevent Password Breaches
Aug 18, 2014Huffington Post
Throughout the year, we've seen a number of large-scale data breaches affecting user passwords, such as eBay and Yahoo, and recently security researchers ...
Six Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Code for the Internet of Things
Jul 23, 2014Huffington Post
But a key problem we're already seeing with IoT products is that security is clearly an afterthought. At the upcoming Black Hat conference, which kicks of August ...
Beware of These 4 Common and Dangerous Cyberattacks
Jul 23, 2014NBCNews.com
... to change their approach over time," Chris Weber, the co-founder of Casaba Security, told NBC News. "But really, these are new spins on old kinds of attacks.".
Why the Microsoft Active Directory design flaw isn't serious
Jul 15, 2014CSO Online
Monitoring Active Directory for password resets would be one way to prevent the Aorato attack, Blake Hutchinson, security engineer at Casaba Security, said.
Accepting Credit Card Orders by Phone: a New-Business Owner's
Apr 17, 2014Fox Business
Then follow your processor's security guidelines to validate transactions, suggests John Michener, chief scientist at Casaba Security, a white hat hacking firm ...
Mt. Gox is Dead: Long Live Bitcoin?
Feb 28, 2014NBCNews.com
... currency argue that the problem is limited to Mt. Gox's lax security controls. ... first one that does it right," said John Michener, chief scientist at Casaba Security.
White House Unveils Plan To Cut Hacking Risk But Will It Work?
Feb 12, 2014NBCNews.com
There is value in that setup, said John Michener, chief scientist at Casaba Security. "I find it valuable, and people who read it can certainly use it to build their ...
Snapchat rival hopes to pounce on security breach
Feb 6, 2014CNBC.com
Wickr is light-years ahead of Snapchat and they have an entirely different philosophy, said Chris Weber, a co-founder of Casaba Security, a firm that ...
[video] Who’s Behind the NY Times Outage
Aug. 27, 2013Bloomberg
Cabasa Co-Founder Chris Weber discusses the New York Times' Internet registration being hacked and the discovery of malware on the pages of Facebook users. He speaks with Emily Chang on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West."
[video] Is it Safe in the Cloud?
Aug. 26, 2013CNBC
Popular mobile services suffered an outage this weekend; the common denominator for all of them was they are hosted in the cloud by Amazon's web service. Rohit Sethi, Security Compass, and Chris Weber, Casaba, discuss how safe and dependable the cloud really is.
[video] Is there a Security Flaw with your SIM card?
July 25, 2013FOX
Chris Weber on new technology allowing hackers to obtain mobile data and control victims' cell phones.
Who knew what about the PRISM spying program: 3 theories
Jun 8, 2013CNNMoney
It's possible that only a small number of people at the companies knew about the government access, noted John Michener, chief scientist at Casaba Security.
Smartphones and Cyber Insecurity?
Mar 22, 2013Fox Business
As ethical hacking firm Casaba's security researcher Walter Pearce explains “You need to start considering them a computer in your pocket, not a phone.”.
President Obama cracks whip on cybercrime
Feb 12, 2013CNNMoney
"We cannot look back years from now and wonder why we did nothing in the face of real threats to our security and our economy," Obama said. The order will ...
Clickjacking QR Code scams -- more holiday shopping traps
Dec 12, 2012KOMO News
An innocent looking free ringtone app allowed Internet security experts to track ... our computer," explained Jason Glassberg of Casaba, an Internet security firm ...
[video] Interview with Katie Moussouris and Chris Weber
Sept 18, 2012MSDN Channel 9
Chris Weber is co-founder at Casaba Security where he's leading product development for new tools to assist in the field of Unicode and Web-application security. He's authored several security books, articles and presentations, and regularly speaks at industry conferences.
Smartphone scams plentiful during holiday season
Dec 11, 2012KOMO News
With record online spending predicted this year, Seattle-based Internet security firm Casaba predicts this will also be a big year for online fraud and identity theft.
'Real Housewife' Alexis Bellino denies she bought Twitter followers
Aug 16, 2012Fox News
Chris Weber, co-founder of Casaba Security, and Mark Wuergler, senior security researcher at Immunity Inc. both concurred that the activity on her accounts are ...
SCADA Systems in Railways Vulnerable to Attack
Jan 25, 2012eWeek
According to a Transportation Security Administration memo obtained by ... to experts from Casaba Security, a security analysis and consulting company.
[video] Shedding Light on Recent Hack Attacks
Jun 27, 2011FOX News
Who is helping businesses learn how to protect themselves from future hack attacks?
Editorial: How Secure is IPv6?
Jun 8, 2011The Tech Herald
It s also important to note that IPv6 does come with better security options and ... Casaba, provides security testing services to key software developers like ...
Washington State Online Election Doesn't Click
Apr 15, 2011Fox News
If I compromise a computer, I control all the activities that go on in a computer, said Samuel Bucholtz of Casaba Security. "So it doesn't matter what you're doing ...
Amazon.com's Success in Wikileaks Attack is Proof of Cloud Safety
Dec 20, 2010Fox Business
Chris Weber, co-founder and managing partner of Casaba Security, is a noted security researcher and a speaker at the Black Hat security conference.
'Hacktivist' Jester Claims Responsibility for WikiLeaks Attack
Dec 3, 2010Fox News
He's kind of famous, said Jason Glassberg, managing principal of Casaba Security, a computer and network security firm. "He claims to have this super tool ...
China suspected in hacking of Nobel website
Oct 28, 2010Washington Times
Advocates of open-source software generally regard it as more secure, and Zero ... the Peace Prize, said Jason Glassberg of the computer firm Casaba Security.
Hackers shopping malware network
Oct 26, 2010Washington Times
A hacker group calling itself the Iranian Cyber Army is assembling a network of infected computers, and selling it to cybercriminals to spread spam and malicious software, according to security researchers.
Microsoft juices Visual Studio with secure coding tools
Feb 2, 2010NetworkWorld.com
Microsoft will upgrade its Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) process with ... members are Booz-Allen Hamilton, Casaba Security and Consult2Comply.
Opera 10.01 security release
Oct 27, 2009ithinkdifferent (blog)
Opera Software has just released Opera 10.01, an update to Opera 10. Opera 10.01 for Windows comes out as a security and stability upgrade.