What: Live chat with cybersecurity experts Sherri Davidoff and Matt Durrin on the latest SEO poisoning and malvertising research hosted by LMG Security
When: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29th
Where: Virtual (event details will be sent to registered guests)
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
Attackers are poisoning search results and buying sponsored ads to push malware disguised as trusted software.
Sherri Davidoff and Matt Durrin will break down the latest SEO poisoning and malvertising research, including the Oyster/Broomstick campaign that hid backdoors inside fake installers. Learn how these attacks exploit everyday user behavior, why they’re so effective against trusted employees, and what your organization can do to stop them.
Whether you’re a security leader, risk manager, or seasoned IT pro, you’ll walk away with clear, practical steps to reduce exposure and strengthen your defenses against the poisoned web.
Speakers:
Sherri Davidoff - Chief Executive Officer, LMG Security
Sherri Davidoff is the CEO of LMG Security and the author of three books, including “Ransomware and Cyber Extortion” and “Data Breaches: Crisis and Opportunity.” As a recognized expert in cybersecurity, she has been called a “security badass” by the New York Times. Sherri is a regular instructor at the renowned Black Hat trainings and a faculty member at the Pacific Coast Banking School. She is also the co-author of Network Forensics: Tracking Hackers Through Cyberspace (Prentice Hall, 2012), and has been featured as the protagonist in the book, Breaking and Entering: The Extraordinary Story of a Hacker Called “Alien.” Sherri is a GIAC-certified forensic examiner (GCFA) and penetration tester (GPEN) and received her degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT.
Matt Durrin - Director of Training and Response, LMG Security
Matt Durrin is the Director of Training and Research at LMG Security and a Senior Consultant with the organization. He is an instructor at the international Black Hat USA conference, where he has taught classes on ransomware and data breaches. Matt has conducted cybersecurity seminars, tabletop exercises and classes for thousands of attendees in all sectors, including banking, retail, healthcare, government, and more. He is also the co-author of a new book, Ransomware and Cyber Extortion: Response and Prevention. A seasoned cybersecurity and IT professional, Matt specializes in ransomware response and research, as well as deployment of proactive cybersecurity solutions. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Montana, and his malware research has been featured on NBC Nightly News.