Labs videos

FSLabs Channel

Watch demonstrations on malware infection, and listen to Mikko and Sean discussing about rising threats in the security field.

For a complete list of videos, please visit FSLabs Channel on YouTube.

Activation ransom trojan

A demonstration on a "Windows Activation" ransom trojan that uses social engineering and long distance phone calls in its attempt to steal money from victims.

Stuxnet demo at Virus Bulletin conference

Liam O'Murchu on stage in Vancouver at VB2010, showing a demo with trojanised Siemens SCADA system.

TED Talks

Through TED Talks, leading thinkers get the chance to share their ideas with the world.

In 2011, Mikko Hyppönen has been honored to present at the TEDGlobal and TEDx events, sharing his idea on the future of the Internet.

TEDxRotterdam - Safe Internet will lead the future

The Internet is a reflection of the real world, where crimes and threats lurk around the corner. In cyber world, the enemy generally falls into three groups: organized online criminal, hacktivist and nation state.

Mac Malware Circa 2011

There is a surge in Mac malware being driven by a "scareware" family. Does Mac's market share / install base now supports a sustainable malware ecosystem?

Opening the email used in RSA hacking

This email was used to break into RSA / EMC in March 2011. When opened, it launches the attached Excel file containing an embedded Flash object (the [X] symbol). It then uses the CVE-2011-0609 vulnerability to execute code and drop a Poison Ivy backdoor to the system.

Tapsnake Android malware

What looks like a game is actually a client program for a commercial spying tool for Android phones. It secretly reports the phone's location every 15 minutes.

TEDxBrussels - Defending the Net

Big Brother is watching. Mikko discusses how some governments have been using technology to monitor their citizens.

Fighting viruses, defending the net

It's been 25 years since the first PC virus (Brain) hit the net, and what was once an annoyance has become a sophisticated tool for crime and espionage.