WatchGuard to Demonstrate Latest Web Attacks at Black Hat
SEATTLE, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
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Corey Nachreiner, Director of Security Strategy at WatchGuard Technologies. |
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WatchGuard to give live demonstrations of how attackers leverage the trust users have in popular web sites (such as social networks) to lure victims to their malicious drive-by download attacks. Nachreiner to demo popular two-pronged web attacks. First, attackers leverage web application vulnerabilities, such as cross-site scripting (XSS) flaws, to booby-trap popular websites. Next their hidden attack code forces any victim visiting that site to a drive-by download site, where they are infected with malware, including botnet Trojans. Additional topics of discussion to include: |
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July 24-26 |
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Where: |
Booth # 436, Black Hat Conference, Las Vegas |
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How: |
To schedule press interviews at the show, please contact Jimme Peters, [email protected], or 503-289-5354 |
About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
Since 1996, WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. has been the advanced technology leader of business security solutions, providing mission-critical protection to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. The WatchGuard family of wired and wireless unified threat management appliances, messaging, content security and SSL VPN remote access solutions provide extensible network, application and data protection, as well as unparalleled network visibility, management and control. WatchGuard products are backed by WatchGuard LiveSecurity® Service, an innovative support, maintenance, and education program. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle and has offices serving North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit http://www.watchguard.com/.
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Jimme Peters 24/7 Consulting 503-289-5354 |
WatchGuard is a registered trademark of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. All other marks are property of their respective owners.
SOURCE WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
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