sophoslabs Videos

The Operation Aurora Internet Explorer exploit - live!

Length: 3:55
Rating: 4.9333334' max='5' min='1' numRaters='15' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 4899
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Operation Aurora Google malware attack sophoslabs Sophos

Watch the Operation Aurora zero day exploit in action (done safely!) and then learn from the voices of reason: www.sophos.com Video by Paul Ducklin of sophoslabs

Ny teknologi från sophoslabs ger ännu bättre skydd mot skadlig kod

Length: 1:10
Rating: ( ratings)
Views: 14
Author: inuitab

Tags: Sophos Inuit HIPS antivirus protection sophoslabs management

Denna video beskriver två viktiga nyheter i Sophos senaste release, 9. - Gene Cashing - Extended HIPS För mer information se www.inuit.se

Zbot Spam Campaign: Fake updates for Microsoft OWA

Length: 5:29
Rating: 4.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='1' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 91
Author: sboxlabs

Tags: Malware Zbot Zeus Spam Campaign Banks

Fake updates for Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA) - The volume of this spam campaign is quite high ~30 000 messages / hour. Messages and attacks pages are personalized and programs have low AV detection. Press: websense Labs, Sophos Labs, Trend Labs, MX Labs and CERT-LEXSI. Online tools: zeustracker, fastfluxtracker, threatexpert, Spamhaus.

Sophos Labs

Length: 5:50
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Views: 14
Author: divoolga

Tags: 03 02Sophoslabs

Il centro ricerche di Sophos e le attività coperte - Posizione di Sophos nel mercato

Does the UK government engage in cyberwarfare?

Length: 5:7
Rating: 4.5' max='5' min='1' numRaters='6' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 850
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Eddie Mair Lord West OCS CSOC cyberwarfare

BBC Radio 4's Eddie Mair quizzes UK government security chief on 25 June 2009 about cyberwarfare, and paints Lord West into a difficult corner. Read more on the blog of Graham Cluley at sophoslabs: www.sophos.com

Is it safe to watch sex videos on an Apple Mac?

Length: 1:52
Rating: 4.3157897' max='5' min='1' numRaters='19' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 10888
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs Apple Mac malware virus trojan

sophoslabs reports the discovery of a new piece of malware targeting Mac computers, which has been planted on hardcore porn video websites. Learn more at www.sophos.com

Conficker and April 1st: What's all the fuss about?

Length: 6:1
Rating: 4.5555553' max='5' min='1' numRaters='9' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 1600
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Conficker Downadup Kido Sophos sophoslabs Sean Richmond Paul Ducklin virus malware worm

Sean Richmond, senior technology consultant at sophoslabs in Sydney discusses the Conficker worm with security expert Paul Ducklin. Download a free removal tool for Conficker at www.sophos.com

Barbara Hershey, Blogspot and fake anti-virus software

Length: 1:10
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='3' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 790
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: scareware barbara hershey sophos sophoslabs anti-virus virus beaches hannah and her sisters

Paul Baccas of sophoslabs explores how fake anti-virus software designed to scare the unwary out of money is being planted into Google Search results behind pictures of celebrities. In this example, he shows how a picture of actress Barbara Hershey - who appeared with Bette Midler in the tearjerker "Beaches" and starred in the Woody Allen movie "Hannah and Her Sisters" - disguises a website containing a malicious scareware program. Learn more on the sophoslabs blog at sophos.com

Protecting against the MS08-067 security vulnerabity

Length: 2:22
Rating: 4.5' max='5' min='1' numRaters='2' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 841
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: sophoslabs Sophos virus antivirus hacker vulnerability Microsoft security buffer overflow overrun

Vanja Svajcer, principal virus researcher at sophoslabs, demonstrates how anti-virus software can protect against buffer overflow exploits - including the new Microsoft MS08-067 security vulnerability. Learn more on the sophoslabs blog at www.sophos.com

Cyber warfare, chess and denial-of-service attacks

Length: 5:0
Rating: 4.6923075' max='5' min='1' numRaters='13' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 2906
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: sophos sophoslabs botnet ddos denial of service distributed georgia ossetia russia cyber warfare cyberwarfare

As the websites in Georgia and Russia suffer from distributed denial of service attacks in the wake of conflict in South Ossetia, sophoslabs demonstrates what impact that has on people trying to visit the sites. More information about the ddos attacks on Russian and Georgian websites at www.sophos.com

CNN Video Malware attack exposed by Sophos

Length: 1:22
Rating: 4.714286' max='5' min='1' numRaters='7' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 3680
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: sophos sophoslabs virus trojan horse malware cnn video news headlines top ten

Emails claiming to be breaking news and video stories from CNN, actually link to malicious downloads designed to infect your PC. Graham Cluley from sophoslabs demonstrates the campaign. Find out more on Graham Cluley's blog at www.sophos.com

Facebook revealed dates of birth of users, even if they are 'hidden' says Sophos

Length: 1:15
Rating: 4.5555553' max='5' min='1' numRaters='18' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 22177
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: facebook sophos date of birth identity theft sophoslabs data breach vulnerability fraud id birthday

Sophos discovers flaw which could lead to identity theft. Even if you had told Facebook to make your date of birth secret, it could still be viewed because of a security hole. Experts at sophoslabs say that Facebook appears to have now fixed the security hole (15 July 2008). Learn more at www.sophos.com

Sophos maps malware and spam with Google Earth

Length: 2:40
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='5' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 1845
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: virus spam Trojan malware worms botnet phishing Sophos sophoslabs Google Earth

sophoslabs director Mark Harris demonstrates how spammers and hackers work hand-in-hand using compromised botnet computers around the world to phish from the unwary. Watch this TV documentary excerpt to find out more. Learn more at www.sophos.com

Barack Obama Sex Video malware attack

Length: 1:20
Rating: 3.857143' max='5' min='1' numRaters='7' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 11749
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Barack Obama Sophos sophoslabs malware sex video spam trojan horse

Sophos describes how hackers are sending out malicious spam emails, trying to infect internet users with the lure of a sex video of presidential candidate Barack Obama. Learn more at www.sophos.com

Identity theft on Facebook is easy

Length: 1:41
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='20' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 16374
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs Facebook Rubber Duck Duck privacy identity theft

People are so willing to become friends with strangers on Facebook - they'll even link up with a toy rubber duck! Learn more about the risks, and how to protect against them at www.sophos.com

Two minutes of spam on Google Earth

Length: 2:42
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='3' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 388
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: spam Sophos sophoslabs Google Earth botnet zombie

Sophos experts demonstrate how they track spam-relaying compromised computers around the world (botnets) with Google Earth

The Automation Labs Facebook Security Scare

Length: 2:4
Rating: 4.8' max='5' min='1' numRaters='20' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 8599
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Facebook Automation Labs Scare Hoax Chain Letter Privacy Block Sophos sophoslabs

A chain letter is being spread via Facebook falsely claiming that a group of people called Automation Labs can view your profile. Learn more on Graham Cluley's blog at www.sophos.com

Snow at Sophos

Length: 1:1
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='2' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 219
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs snow Abingdon Oxford

Snow hits Sophos's offices in Oxford, UK

Breaking into Twitter accounts with a dictionary password attack

Length: 1:52
Rating: 4.285714' max='5' min='1' numRaters='7' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 675
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs Twitter password hacking dictionary attack

A hacker broke into celebrities' Twitter accounts after discovering that a Twitter employee was using a dictionary word for their password. Learn why using a dictionary word for any website password is a very bad idea. Learn more on Graham Cluley's blog at www.sophos.com

Sophos Cillit Bang advert spoof

Length: 2:7
Rating: 4.5454545' max='5' min='1' numRaters='11' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 1869
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs Cillit Bang Barry Scott malware virus antivirus

Sophos staff have some fun spoofing the infamous Cillit Bang British TV commercial. Learn more about Sophos at www.sophos.com And if you're not familiar with Cillit Bang watch http

Security experts answer key questions at Virus Bulletin 2008

Length: 2:44
Rating: 4.5' max='5' min='1' numRaters='2' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 499
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: VB2008 Virus Bulletin computer security malware lipstick pig ponytail pony tail mcafee Symantec Sophos Fr

Computer security experts answer questions about the alleged death of anti-virus, lipstick on pigs, and pony-tails at the Virus Bulletin (VB2008) conference in Ottawa. Includes inteviews with experts from mcafee, Symantec, Sophos, Trend, Frisk, IBM, AVG, Sunbelt, and others.

Sophos threatbeaters - Avoiding Phishing

Length: 2:43
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='4' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 84
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: sophos social media threat beaters threatbeaters phishing privacy facebook twitter fraud security

Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites great ways to communicate. But if youre not careful they can open the door to serious security threats to your users and your organisation. Sophos threatbeaters is here to help! Learn more here: www.sophos.com

Google: top things people want to remove from their pcs

Length: 1:1
Rating: 4.529412' max='5' min='1' numRaters='17' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 3869
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs Google mcafee Norton AVG

If you type the word "remove" into Google it comes up with some interesting suggestions - including the likes of mcafee, Norton and AVG. Hey, it made us smile.. Learn more at www.sophos.com

When email attachments attack

Length: 3:3
Rating: 4.3636365' max='5' min='1' numRaters='11' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 2762
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: computer virus Trojan horse email malware airline ticket sophos sophoslabs gateway filter puremessage

Sophos describes how an email malware campaign, which poses as an airline e-ticket, is stopped as both spam and a Trojan horse. Learn more at www.sophos.com

Sophos rootkit party

Length: 2:3
Rating: 4.6666665' max='5' min='1' numRaters='3' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 756
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs rootkit virus trojan horse

Sophos celebrates integrating rootkit detection into its main product (the standalone anti-rootkit tool is still freely available) with black tie and ball gowns. Learn more on Graham Cluley's blog at www.sophos.com

Sophos Spam Pledge

Length: 1:8
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='7' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 2513
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: spam anti-spam antispam pledge sophoslabs Sophos computer junk email

On the 30th anniversary of the first ever spam message, security firm Sophos encourages people to take a pledge promising to never buy goods advertised via spam. Learn more about how to fight spam on the Sophos website at www.sophos.com

Spam: A question of balance

Length: 3:49
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='1' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 160
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: spam graham cluley carole theriault chair balancing jenga malware email funny

Carole Theriault and Graham Cluley discuss the latest trends in spam and malicious email attachments while balancing chairs. For more information and to read the latest report from Sophos visit www.sophos.com

Computer crime website snatched from British authorities, Sophos reports

Length: 2:53
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='5' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 988
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: sophos sophoslabs soca nhtcu domain url website web

The British authorities have allowed the website of the NHTCU (National Hi-Tech Crime Unit) to be snatched from under their noses. In this video, Graham Cluley from Sophos discusses the rise and fall of the NHTCU website, and why old website names are valuable to internet marketeers. More information on Graham Cluley's blog at www.sophos.com

Jonathan Ross's email slip on Twitter

Length: 2:1
Rating: 4.8' max='5' min='1' numRaters='5' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 742
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs Jonathan Ross Wossy Twitter

BBC TV star's private email disclosure on Twitter has exposed a security issue with the micro-blogging site. Why doesn't "Delete Tweet" really DELETE? Find out more at www.sophos.com

Barack Obama's first presidential cyber attack

Length: 0:54
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='4' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 681
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Barack Obama Sophos sophoslabs malware spam trojan horse

Hackers exploit Obama-mania to spread Trojan horse. Find out more on Graham Cluley's blog at www.sophos.com

A live Twitter phishing attack

Length: 2:1
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='12' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 2485
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Twitter phishing Sophos sophoslabs tvviter

Sophos demonstrates a live phishing attack striking users of the Twitter micro-blogging network. Learn more at www.sophos.com

Malicious porn spammers lead to malware

Length: 1:35
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='6' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 593
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs malware spammer porn virus antivirus anti-virus

Experts at Sophos explain how hackers are planting links on legitimate websites to malicious webpages. Learn more about internet threats at www.sophos.com

This you???? Twitter phishing attack demonstrated by Sophos

Length: 1:0
Rating: 4.625' max='5' min='1' numRaters='24' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 19146
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: this you Sophos sophoslabs Twitter phishing spam scam

A phishing attack on Twitter asks "This you????" and links to a bogus login page. Don't give your password to hackers! Learn more at www.sophos.com

Do security and privacy really matter on Facebook?

Length: 6:26
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='12' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 3768
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: facebook safety security privacy settings identity theft identity fraud sophos sophoslabs

Are Facebook users slacker with their security now than in 2007? We think so. Check out the Sophos Facebook ID probe here: bit.ly

How to steal an identity

Length: 3:27
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='9' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 4882
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs date of birth identity theft vox pop

Sophos wondered whether members of the public would give their name, email address and date of birth to a complete stranger.. Learn more about identity theft at www.sophos.com If members of the public are so prepared to give their personal data to potential identity thieves, how careless do you think they might be with securing confidential information on their business computers?

Snowball fight at Sophos

Length: 1:5
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='4' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 603
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs snowball fight

When snow fell at anti-virus company Sophos it was obviously time for a fight.. More details on Graham Cluley's blog at www.sophos.com

Twitter spam and addfollowers.net

Length: 2:35
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='8' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 1063
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Twitter Sophos sophoslabs spam

Are you taking enough care of your Twitter username and password? Or would you hand it over for more followers? Learn more at www.sophos.com

Can you trust Twitter users on Conficker clean-up?

Length: 2:56
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='10' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 1343
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs Trend Micro Conficker worm malware Twitter spam

Sophos shows how seemingly helpful advice from Twitter users on how to remove Conficker, pointing to Trend Micro's website, is actually designed to make cash. Learn more at www.sophos.com

Demo of Snow Leopard stopping Mac malware

Length: 3:17
Rating: 4.1509433' max='5' min='1' numRaters='53' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 20421
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Snow Leopard Mac OS X Mac Apple Sophos sophoslabs virus antivirus

How good is the anti-virus in Snow Leopard, the new Apple operating system? See how Mac OS X Snow Leopard can stop malware - and how it compares to anti-virus software. More info www.sophos.com

Fake anti-virus software poses as Norton antivirus 08

Length: 2:3
Rating: 4.857143' max='5' min='1' numRaters='35' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 12065
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Norton antivirus Symantec Sophos sophoslabs Trojan horse

Sophos experts explain how hackers disguise their Trojan horse as Norton antivirus in attempt to infect Windows users. Learn more on Graham Cluley's blog at www.sophos.com

Sophos RAPIL: Wiping the smile off virus writers' faces

Length: 3:7
Rating: 4.3846154' max='5' min='1' numRaters='13' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 9704
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos RAPIL malware hackers web cam webcam virus intrusion hacking sophoslabs PC Mac computer april fool fools

Sophos RAPIL: Recognition and Analysis of Potentially Intruding Lifeforms. An innovative new way of stopping malware authors and hackers before they can even write bad code. April Fool's Day joke uploaded on 1 April 2008. Find out more at www.sophos.com and upload your pictures at www.flickr.com

Buy a million bank accounts on ebay for 35 pounds

Length: 2:12
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='4' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 635
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: sophos sophoslabs identity theft bank banking online ebay

Sophos comments on identity theft story, as man buys computer hardware for 35 pounds - and finds it contains details of one million bank customers. Learn more on Graham Cluley's blog at www.sophos.com

Sexist public information film about ecards on Valentine's Day

Length: 1:39
Rating: 4.3333335' max='5' min='1' numRaters='6' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 958
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: sophos sophoslabs ecard valentine cards malware virus worm sexist public information film

Security company Sophos issues advice about electronic greeting cards. Learn more at www.sophos.com

Free Facebook ipad Offer is a scam, Sophos reveals

Length: 3:31
Rating: 4.909091' max='5' min='1' numRaters='22' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 8656
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs Graham Cluley Facebook scam ipad beta test

Facebook pages which say you can receive a free ipad by becoming a beta-tester are in fact a scam. Learn more: www.sophos.com

Dr. James Lyne on Conficker

Length: 2:47
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='8' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 595
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: sophos conficker ms08-67 worm virus malware USB patch

Download Sophos's Free Conficker Removal tool: www.sophos.com The Conficker/Downadup worm, which first surfaced in November 2008, has infected thouands of business networks. Unpatched computers are still at risk of infection, as it spreads by exploiting these computers, weak passwords and USB storage devices.

Ben Self discusses Barack Obama's use of social media

Length: 10:0
Rating: 3.6666667' max='5' min='1' numRaters='3' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 380
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Rob Forsyth Ben Self Blue State Digital social media Barack Obama

A video interview with Ben Self of Blue State Digital, a Washington-based digital media consultancy that was responsible for President Barack Obama's online presidential campaign. Interviewed by Rob Forsyth of Sophos.

The Facebook Easter Egg Revealed!

Length: 1:16
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='7' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 1677
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Facebook Easter Egg Sophos sophoslabs Konami Code

It's not a virus, and it's not malicious - it's just a bit of fun. The guys at Facebook echo videogames of the past by including an easter egg that any user can trigger. Learn more at www.sophos.com

AT&T upsets customers with American Idol cellphone spam

Length: 1:43
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='2' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 575
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs American Idol spam AT&T

AT&T has upset its cellphone users by spamming many of them with an SMS text message urging them to watch the "American Idol" TV show. Sophos experts advise companies to think very carefully about how they communicate with their customers - just because spamming users is easy, doesn't make it the right thing to do. Learn more on Graham Cluley's blog at www.sophos.com

stalkdaily messages bombard Twitter users

Length: 1:26
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='8' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 517
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: stalkdaily stalkdaily.com Twitter Sophos sophoslabs Mikeyy Mooney

stalkdaily - Twitter users warn each other of worm attack Thousands of Twitter users are warning each other about what appears to be a fast-moving attack affecting the system. Affected Twitter profiles appear to be directing unsuspecting users to a website called stalkdaily. (Please do not visit this site) More information at www.sophos.com

Leighton Meester sex video malware spread via Guy Kawasaki's Twitter account

Length: 3:55
Rating: 4.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='20' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings)
Views: 58079
Author: SophosLabs

Tags: Sophos sophoslabs Mac Guy Kawasaki malware Trojan horse virus Gossip Girl Leighton Meester Twitter sex video

Guy Kawasaki's Twitter account linked to what claimed to be a sex video by Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester, but actually tricks you into downloading Mac or Windows malware. Learn more at www.sophos.com