James Webb Telescope Images Used to Spread Malware | Sync Up

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James Webb Telescope Images Used to Spread Malware | Sync Up

The new images NASA has released of space are filled with beauty, and now, potentially malware. Why and how are hackers lacing Webb Telescope imagery with hidden threats? We’ll reveal what’s driving these motives as we sit down and sync up with Rocket IT’s weekly technology update.

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In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • Which James Webb Space Telescope image contains malware
  • The GO#WEBFUSCATOR campaign
  • Why the software language “Go” is dangerous
  • Why traditional antivirus can’t flag this new malware
  • Why hackers chose to hide malware in an image of space
  • How endpoint detection and response can mitigate advanced threats
Host: Chris Swinson