Podcasts about isc stormcast

Crypto Wallet Scam YouTube spam messages leak private keys to crypto wallets. However, these keys can not be used to withdraw funds. Victims are scammed into depositing "gas fees" which are then collected by the scammer. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Crypto%20Wallet%20Scam/31646 Mediatek Patches Mediatek patched numerous vulnerabilities in its WLAN products. Some allow for unauthenticated arbitrary code execution https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/February-2025 D-Link Vulnerability D-Link disclosed a vulnerability in older routers that as of May no longer receive any updates. Your only option is to upgrade hardare. https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10415 Microsoft Discontinues VPN Service Microsoft is shutting down the VPN service that was included as part of Microsoft Defender https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/topic/end-of-support-privacy-protection-vpn-in-microsoft-defender-for-individuals-8b503da5-732a-4472-833a-e2ddca53036a

To Simulate or Replicate: Crafting Cyber Ranges Automating the creation of cyber ranges. This will be a multi part series and this part covers creating the DNS configuration in Windows https://isc.sans.edu/diary/To%20Simulate%20or%20Replicate%3A%20Crafting%20Cyber%20Ranges/31642 Scammers Exploiting Deepseek Hype Scammers are using the hype around Deepseek, and some of the confusion caused by it's site not being reachable, to scam users into installing malware. I am also including a link to a "jailbreak" of Deepseek (this part was not covered in the podcast). https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/scammers-exploiting-deepseek-hype/ https://lab.wallarm.com/jailbreaking-generative-ai/ PyPi Archived Status PyPi introduced a new feature to mark repositories as archived. This implies that the author is no longer maintaining the particular package https://blog.pypi.org/posts/2025-01-30-archival/ ICS Mecial Advisory: Comtec Patient Monitor Backdoor And interested backdoor was found in a Comtech Patient Monitor. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-25-030-01

PCAPs or It Didn't Happen: Exposing an Old Netgear Vulnerability Still Active in 2025 [Guest Diary] https://isc.sans.edu/diary/PCAPs%20or%20It%20Didn%27t%20Happen%3A%20Exposing%20an%20Old%20Netgear%20Vulnerability%20Still%20Active%20in%202025%20%5BGuest%20Diary%5D/31638 RCE Vulnerablity in AI Development Platform Lightning AI Noma Security discovered a neat remote code execution vulnerability in Lightning AI. This vulnerability is exploitable by tricking a logged in user into clicking a simple link. https://noma.security/noma-research-discovers-rce-vulnerability-in-ai-development-platform-lightning-ai/ Canon Laser Printers and Small Office Multifunctional Printer Vulnerabilities Canon fixed three different vulnerablities affecting various laser and small office multifunctional printers. These vulnerabilities may lead to remote code execution, and there are some interesting exploit opportunities https://www.usa.canon.com/support/canon-product-advisories/service-notice-regarding-vulnerability-measure-against-buffer-overflow-for-laser-printers-and-small-office-multifunctional-printers Deepseek ClickHouse Database Leak https://www.wiz.io/blog/wiz-research-uncovers-exposed-deepseek-database-leak

From PowerShell to a Python Obfuscation Race! This information stealer not only emulates a PDF document convincingly, but also includes its own Python environment for Windows https://isc.sans.edu/diary/From%20PowerShell%20to%20a%20Python%20Obfuscation%20Race!/31634 Alleged Active Exploit Sale of CVE-2024-55591 on Fortinet Devices An exploit for this week's Fortinet vulnerability is for sale on russian forums. Fortinet also requires patching of devices without cloud license within seven days of patch release https://x.com/MonThreat/status/1884577840185643345 https://community.fortinet.com/t5/Support-Forum/Firmware-upgrade-policy/td-p/373376 The Tainted Voyage: Uncovering Voyager's Vulnerabilities Sonarcube identified vulnerabilities in the popular PHP package Voyager. One of them allows arbitrary file uploads. https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/the-tainted-voyage-uncovering-voyagers-vulnerabilities/ Hackers exploit critical unpatched flaw in Zyxel CPE devices A currently unpatches vulnerablity in Zyxel devices is actively exploited. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-critical-unpatched-flaw-in-zyxel-cpe-devices/ VMSA-2025-0002: VMware Avi Load Balancer addresses an unauthenticated blind SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-22217) VMWare released a patch for the AVI Load Balancer addressing an unauthenticated blink SQL injection vulnerability. https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25346

Learn about fileless crypto stealers written in Python, the ongoing exploitation of recent SimpleHelp vulnerablities, new Apple Silicon Sidechannel attacks a Team Viewer Vulnerablity and an odd QR Code Fileless Python InfoStealer Targeting Exodus This Python script targets Exodus crypto wallet and password managers to steal crypto currencies. It does not save exfiltrated data in files, but keeps it in memory for exfiltration https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Fileless%20Python%20InfoStealer%20Targeting%20Exodus/31630 Campaign Exploiting SimpleHelp Vulnerablity Arcticwolf observed attacks exploiting SimpleHelp for initial access to networks. It has not been verified, but is assumed that vulnerabilities made public about a week ago are being exploited. https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog-uk/arctic-wolf-observes-campaign-exploiting-simplehelp-rmm-software-initial-access/ Two new Side Channel Vulnerabilities in Apple Silicon SLAP (Data Speculation Attacks via Load Address Prediction): This attack exploits the Load Address Predictor in Apple CPUs starting with the M2/A15, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data by mispredicting memory addresses. FLOP (Breaking the Apple M3 CPU via False Load Output Predictions): This attack targets the Load Value Predictor in Apple's M3/A17 CPUs, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary computations on incorrect data, potentially leaking sensitive information. https://predictors.fail/ Teamviewer Security Bulletin Teamviewer patched a privilege escalation vulnerability CVE-2025-0065 https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/resources/trust-center/security-bulletins/tv-2025-1001/ Odd QR Code A QR code may resolve to a different URL if looked at at an angle. https://mstdn.social/@isziaui/113874436953157913 Limited Discount for SANS Baltimore https://sans.org/u/1zQd

This episode shows how attackers are bypassing phishing filter by abusing the "shy" softhyphen HTML entitiy. We got an update from Apple fixing a 0-day vulnerability in addition to a number of other issues. watchTowr show how to exploit an interesting FortiOS vulnerability and we have patches for Github Desktop and Apache Solr An unusal shy z-wasp phish https://isc.sans.edu/diary/An%20unusual%20%22shy%20z-wasp%22%20phishing/31626 How the soft hyphen "shy" HTML entity can be abused to bypass e-mail filters Apple Patches https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100 Apple released patches for all of its operating systems, fixing a 0-day vulnerability among many others issues Get Fortirekt I am the Super_admin now https://labs.watchtowr.com/get-fortirekt-i-am-the-super_admin-now-fortios-authentication-bypass-cve-2024-55591/ Details about a recent FortiOS Vulnerability GitHub Desktop Vulnerability https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/github-desktop-vulnerability-risks.html Apache Solr Vulnerability https://solr.apache.org/security.html#cve-2024-52012-apache-solr-configset-upload-on-windows-allows-arbitrary-path-write-access

Guest Diary: How Access Brokers Maintain Persistence Explore how cybercriminals utilize access brokers to persist within networks and the impact this has on organizational security. https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/Guest+Diary+How+Access+Brokers+Maintain+Persistence/31600/ Critical Vulnerability in Meta's Llama Stack (CVE-2024-50050) A deep dive into CVE-2024-50050, a critical vulnerability affecting Meta's Llama Stack, with exploitation details and mitigation strategies. https://www.oligo.security/blog/cve-2024-50050-critical-vulnerability-in-meta-llama-llama-stack ESXi Ransomware and SSH Tunneling Defense Strategies Learn how to fortify your infrastructure against ransomware targeting ESXi environments, focusing on SSH tunneling and proactive measures. https://www.sygnia.co/blog/esxi-ransomware-ssh-tunneling-defense-strategies/ Zyxel USG FLEX/ATP Series Application Signature Recovery Steps Addressing issues with Zyxel s USG FLEX/ATP Series application signatures as of January 24, 2025, with a detailed recovery guide. https://support.zyxel.eu/hc/en-us/articles/24159250192658-USG-FLEX-ATP-Series-Recovery-Steps-for-Application-Signature-Issue-on-January-24th-2025 Subaru Starlink Vulnerability Exposed Cars to Remote Hacking Discussing how a vulnerability in Subaru s Starlink system left vehicles susceptible to remote exploitation and the steps taken to resolve it. https://www.securityweek.com/subaru-starlink-vulnerability-exposed-cars-to-remote-hacking/

In today's episode, learn how an attacker attempted to exploit webmail XSS vulnerablities against us. Sonicwall released a critical patch fixing an already exploited vulnerability in its SMA 1000 appliance. Cisco fixed vulnerabilities in ClamAV and its Meeting Manager REST API. Learn from SANS.edu student Anthony Russo how to take advantage of AI for SOAR. XSS Attempts via E-Mail https://isc.sans.edu/diary/XSS%20Attempts%20via%20E-Mail/31620 An analysis of a recent surge in email-based XSS attack attempts targeting users and organizations. Learn the implications and mitigation techniques. SonicWall PSIRT Advisory: CVE-2025-23006 https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2025-0002 CVE-2025-23006 Details of a critical vulnerability in SonicWall appliances (SNWLID-2025-0002) and what you need to do to secure your systems. Cisco ClamAV Advisory: OLE2 Parsing Vulnerability https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-clamav-ole2-H549rphA A DoS vulnerability in the popular open source anti virus engine ClamAV Cisco CMM Privilege Escalation Vulnerability https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cmm-privesc-uy2Vf8pc A patch of a privilege escalation flaw in Cisco s CMM module.

This episodes covers how Starlink users can be geolocated and how Cloudflare may help deanonymize users. The increased use of AI helpers leads to leaking data via careless prompts. Geolocation and Starlink https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Geolocation%20and%20Starlink/31612 Discover the potential geolocation risks associated with Starlink and how they might be exploited. This diary entry dives into new concerns for satellite internet users. Deanonymizing Users via Cloudflare https://gist.github.com/hackermondev/45a3cdfa52246f1d1201c1e8cdef6117 Deanonymizing users by identifying which cloudflare server cashed particular content Sage's AI Assistant and Customer Data Concerns https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/20/sage_copilot_data_issue/ Examine how a Sage AI tool inadvertently exposed sensitive customer data, raising questions about AI governance and trust in business applications. The Threat of Sensitive Data in Generative AI Prompts https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/employees-sensitive-data-genai-prompts Analyze how employees careless prompts to generative AI tools can lead to sensitive data breaches and the importance of awareness training. Homebrew Phishing https://x.com/ryanchenkie/status/1880730173634699393

In this episode, we talk about downloading and analyzing partial ZIP files, how legitimate remote access tools are used in recent compromises and how a research found an SSRF vulnerability in Azure DevOps Partial ZIP File Downloads A closer look at how attackers are leveraging partial ZIP file downloads to bypass file verification systems and plant malicious content. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Partial%20ZIP%20File%20Downloads/31608 Ukrainian CERT Advisory on AnyDesk Threat The Ukrainian CERT provides detailed guidance on identifying and mitigating recent cyber threats exploiting AnyDesk for unauthorized access. https://cert.gov.ua/article/6282069 Finding SSRFs in Azure DevOps An in-depth analysis of how server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited in Azure DevOps pipelines. https://binarysecurity.no/posts/2025/01/finding-ssrfs-in-devops

In this episode, we cover how to use honeypot data to keep your offensive infrastructure alive longer, three critical vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp that must be patched now, and an interesting vulnerability affecting many systems allowing UEFI Secure Boot bypass. Leveraging Honeypot Data for Offensive Security Operations [Guest Diary] A recent guest diary on the SANS Internet Storm Center discusses how offensive security professionals can utilize honeypot data to enhance their operations. The diary highlights the detection of scans from multiple IP addresses, emphasizing the importance of monitoring non-standard user-agent strings in web requests. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Leveraging%20Honeypot%20Data%20for%20Offensive%20Security%20Operations%20%5BGuest%20Diary%5D/31596 Security Vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp 5.5.7 and Earlier SimpleHelp has released version 5.5.8 to address critical security vulnerabilities present in versions 5.5.7 and earlier. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to the latest version to prevent potential exploits. Detailed information and upgrade instructions are available on SimpleHelp's official website. https://simple-help.com/kb---security-vulnerabilities-01-2025#send-us-your-questions Under the Cloak of UEFI Secure Boot: Introducing CVE-2024-7344 ESET researchers have identified a new vulnerability, CVE-2024-7344, that allows attackers to bypass UEFI Secure Boot on most UEFI-based systems. This flaw enables the execution of untrusted code during system boot, potentially leading to the deployment of malicious UEFI bootkits. Affected users should apply available patches to mitigate this risk. https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/under-cloak-uefi-secure-boot-introducing-cve-2024-7344/

In this episode, we explore the efficient storage of honeypot logs in databases, issues with Citrix's Session Recording Agent and Windows Update. Ivanti is having another interesting security event and our SANS.edu graduate student Rich Green talks about his research on Passkeys. Extracting Practical Observations from Impractical Datasets: A SANS Internet Storm Center diary entry discusses strategies for analyzing complex datasets to derive actionable insights. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Extracting%20Practical%20Observations%20from%20Impractical%20Datasets/31582 Citrix Session Recording Agent Update Issue: Citrix reports that Microsoft's January security update fails or reverts on machines with the 2411 Session Recording Agent installed, providing guidance on addressing this issue. https://support.citrix.com/s/article/CTX692505-microsofts-january-security-update-failsreverts-on-a-machine-with-2411-session-recording-agent?language=en_US Ivanti Endpoint Manager Security Advisory: Ivanti releases a security advisory for Endpoint Manager versions 2024 and 2022 SU6, detailing vulnerabilities and recommended actions. https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-EPM-January-2025-for-EPM-2024-and-EPM-2022-SU6?language=en_US Revolutionizing Enterprise Security: The Exciting Future of Passkeys Beyond Passwords: A SANS.edu research paper explores the shift from traditional passwords to passkeys, highlighting the benefits and challenges of adopting passwordless authentication methods. https://www.sans.edu/cyber-research/revolutionizing-enterprise-security-exciting-future-passkeys-beyond-passwords/

Today's episode covers an odd 12 year old Netgear vulnerability that only received a proper CVE number last year. Learn about how to properly identify OpenID connect users and avoid domain name resue. Good old rsync turns out to be in need of patching and Fortinet: Not sure if it needs patching. Probably it does. Go ahead and patch it. The Curious Case of a 12-Year-Old Netgear Router Vulnerability Outdated Netgear routers remain a security risk, with attackers actively exploiting a 2013 vulnerability to deploy crypto miners. Learn how to protect your network by updating or replacing legacy hardware. URL: https://isc.sans.edu/diary/The%20Curious%20Case%20of%20a%2012-Year-Old%20Netgear%20Router%20Vulnerability/31592 Millions at Risk Due to Google s OAuth Flaw A flaw in Google s OAuth implementation enables attackers to exploit defunct domain accounts, exposing sensitive data. Tips on implementing MFA and domain monitoring to reduce risks. URL: https://trufflesecurity.com/blog/millions-at-risk-due-to-google-s-oauth-flaw Rsync 3.4.0 Security Release The latest rsync update fixes critical vulnerabilities, including buffer overflows and symbolic link issues. Upgrade immediately to protect your file synchronization processes. URL: https://download.samba.org/pub/rsync/NEWS#3.4.0 Fortinet PSIRT Advisories: Stay Secure Fortinet's latest advisories address vulnerabilities in FortiOS, FortiProxy, and more. Review and apply patches promptly to secure your perimeter defenses. URL: https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt

Today, Microsoft Patch Tuesday headlines our news with Microsoft patching 209 vulnerabilities, some of which have already been exploited. Fortinet suspects a so far unpatched Node.js authentication bypass to be behind some recent exploits of FortiOS and FortiProxy devices. Microsoft January 2025 Patch Tuesday This month's Microsoft patch update addresses a total of 209 vulnerabilities, including 12 classified as critical. Among these, 3 vulnerabilities have been actively exploited in the wild, and 5 have been disclosed prior to the patch release, marking them as zero-days. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/31590 Fortinet Security Advisory FG-IR-24-535 CVE-2024-55591 An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS and FortiProxy may allow a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to Node.js websocket module. https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-535 PRTG Network Monitor Update: Update for an already exploited XSS vulnerability in Paesler PRTG Network Monitor CVE-2024-12833 https://www.paessler.com/prtg/history/stable

In today's episode, we cover the latest updates in cybersecurity: Windows Defender Enhances Chrome Extension Detection Microsoft's Defender now catalogs Chrome extensions to identify malicious ones. Learn how this improves enterprise security. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Windows%20Defender%20Chrome%20Extension%20Detection/31574 Multi-OLE Analysis in Malicious Documents A look at how attackers embed OLE files in Office documents to evade detection and the tools to combat it. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Multi-OLE/31580 Ivanti Connect Secure RCE Vulnerability (CVE-2025-0282) Details of a critical vulnerability affecting Ivanti products and the patching timelines. https://labs.watchtowr.com/exploitation-walkthrough-and-techniques-ivanti-connect-secure-rce-cve-2025-0282/ Apple USB-C Controller Compromised Researchers hacked Apple s ACE3 USB-C controller, highlighting hardware security challenges. https://cybersecuritynews.com/apples-new-usb-c-controller-hacked/ IRS Pushes for IP PIN Enrollment Protect yourself from tax-related identity theft by securing your IP PIN for the 2025 tax season. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-encourages-all-taxpayers-to-sign-up-for-an-ip-pin-for-the-2025-tax-season

Episode Summary: This episode covers brute-force attacks on the password reset functionality of Hikvision devices, a macOS SIP bypass vulnerability, Linux rootkit malware, and a novel ransomware campaign targeting AWS S3 buckets. Topics Covered: Hikvision Password Reset Brute Forcing URL: https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Hikvision%20Password%20Reset%20Brute%20Forcing/31586 Hikvision devices are being targeted using old brute-force attacks exploiting predictable password reset codes. Analyzing CVE-2024-44243: A macOS System Integrity Protection Bypass URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/01/13/analyzing-cve-2024-44243-a-macos-system-integrity-protection-bypass-through-kernel-extensions/ Microsoft details a macOS vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass SIP using kernel extensions. Rootkit Malware Controls Linux Systems Remotely URL: https://cybersecuritynews.com/rootkit-malware-controls-linux-systems-remotely/ A sophisticated rootkit targeting Linux systems uses zero-day vulnerabilities for remote control. Abusing AWS Native Services: Ransomware Encrypting S3 Buckets with SSE-C URL: https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/abusing-aws-native-services-ransomware-encrypting-s3-buckets-with-sse-c Attackers are using AWS s SSE-C encryption to lock S3 buckets during ransomware campaigns. We cover how the attack works and how to protect your AWS environment.

In this episode, we explore the following stories: "Examining Redtail: Analyzing a Sophisticated Cryptomining Malware and its Advanced Tactics" Overview of Redtail's multi-architecture cryptomining malware exploiting vulnerabilities and deploying persistence techniques. URL: Examining Redtail: Analyzing a Sophisticated Cryptomining Malware and its Advanced Tactics "Information Stealer Masquerades as LDAPNightmare PoC Exploit" A malware disguised as a PoC exploit targets users seeking to test vulnerabilities like LDAPNightmare. URL: Information Stealer Masquerades as LDAPNightmare PoC Exploit "How Extensions Trick CWS Search" Research reveals how malicious browser extensions manipulate Chrome Web Store search to appear legitimate. URL: How Extensions Trick CWS Search "Palo Alto Networks' Expedition Vulnerabilities (PAN-SA-2025-0001)" Multiple vulnerabilities in the deprecated Expedition tool can expose credentials and lead to unauthorized file and command execution. URL: Palo Alto Networks' Expedition Vulnerabilities (PAN-SA-2025-0001)

In this episode, we discuss critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure, command injection risks in Aviatrix Network Controllers, and the risks posed by hijacked abandoned backdoors. Episode Links and Topics: More Governments Backdoors in Your Backdoors https://labs.watchtowr.com/more-governments-backdoors-in-your-backdoors/ Researchers reveal how expired domains linked to abandoned backdoors can be hijacked, exposing systems to further compromise. Security Update: Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and Neurons for ZTA Gateways https://www.ivanti.com/blog/security-update-ivanti-connect-secure-policy-secure-and-neurons-for-zta-gateways Ivanti addresses critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-0282, CVE-2025-0283) in their secure gateway products, with active exploitation in the wild. CVE-2024-50603: Aviatrix Network Controller Command Injection Vulnerability https://www.securing.pl/en/cve-2024-50603-aviatrix-network-controller-command-injection-vulnerability/ A command injection vulnerability in Aviatrix Network Controllers allows unauthenticated code execution, posing severe risks to network environments.

In this episode, we dive into active exploitation of a zero-day in SonicWall SSL-VPN, privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Moxa devices, and a BitLocker bypass in Windows 11. We also cover cryptocurrency mining malware hitting PHP servers and the White House's launch of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark to secure connected devices. Episode Links and Topics: PacketCrypt Classic Cryptocurrency Miner on PHP Servers https://isc.sans.edu/diary/PacketCrypt%20Classic%20Cryptocurrency%20Miner%20on%20PHP%20Servers/31564 Malware exploiting PHP servers to mine PacketCrypt Classic cryptocurrency. SonicOS Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2025-0003 A zero-day vulnerability in SonicWall SSL-VPN devices is under active attack. Privilege Escalation and OS Command Injection Vulnerabilities in Moxa Devices https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-241155-privilege-escalation-and-os-command-injection-vulnerabilities-in-cellular-routers,-secure-routers,-and-netwo Critical vulnerabilities in Moxa routers and security appliances allow privilege escalation and OS command injection. White House Launches U.S. Cyber Trust Mark https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/07/white-house-launches-u-s-cyber-trust-mark-providing-american-consumers-an-easy-label-to-see-if-connected-devices-are-cybersecure/ A new cybersecurity labeling program for connected devices aims to help consumers choose secure products. Windows BitLocker: Screwed without a Screwdriver https://media.ccc.de/v/38c3-windows-bitlocker-screwed-without-a-screwdriver#t=761 (video in English) A two-year-old vulnerability in Windows 11 allows bypassing BitLocker encryption.

In this episode of the SANS Internet Storm Center's Stormcast, we cover critical vulnerabilities affecting OpenSSH, BeyondTrust, and Nuclei, including the newly discovered "RegreSSHion" flaw and a bypass vulnerability in Nuclei. We also discuss how malware evasion techniques can impact analysis environments and highlight the dangers of fake exploits targeting researchers. Tune in for insights on patching, mitigation strategies, and staying ahead of emerging threats. Topics Covered: Make Malware Happy https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Make%20Malware%20Happy/31560 A look at how malware adapts and detects analysis environments, and why replicating operational settings is critical during malware analysis. Nuclei Signature Verification Bypass (CVE-2024-43405) https://www.wiz.io/blog/nuclei-signature-verification-bypass A critical vulnerability in Nuclei allows malicious templates to bypass signature verification, risking arbitrary code execution. Critical Vulnerability in BeyondTrust (CVE-2024-12356) https://censys.com/cve-2024-12356/ A high-risk flaw in BeyondTrust products allows unauthenticated OS command execution, posing a significant threat to privileged access systems. RegreSSHion Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-6387) https://cybersecuritynews.com/regresshion-code-execution-vulnerability/ OpenSSH vulnerability "RegreSSHion" enables remote code execution, and fake exploits targeting security researchers are in circulation.

In this episode of the SANS Internet Storm Center's Stormcast, we cover the latest cybersecurity threats and defenses, including Python-delivered malware, goodware hash sets, SSL/TLS protocol updates, and critical vulnerabilities in ASUS routers and Paessler PRTG. Stay informed and secure your systems! Full details and links to all stories: SwaetRAT via Python: https://isc.sans.edu/diary/SwaetRAT%20Delivery%20Through%20Python/31554 Goodware Hash Sets: https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Goodware%20Hash%20Sets/31556 SSL/TLS Updates: https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Changes%20in%20SSL%20and%20TLS%20support%20in%202024/31550 Cyberhaven Extension Compromise: https://secureannex.com/blog/cyberhaven-extension-compromise/ PRTG Vulnerability: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1736/ ASUS Router Vulnerabilities: https://cybersecuritynews.com/asus-router-vulnerabilities/

PHPUnit and Androxgh0st https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Command%20Injection%20Exploit%20For%20PHPUnit%20before%204.8.28%20and%205.x%20before%205.6.3%20%5BGuest%20Diary%5D/31528 Mirai Attacks Session Smart Routers https://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2024-12-Reference-Advisory-Session-Smart-Router-Mirai-malware-found-on-systems-when-the-default-password-remains-unchanged?language=en_US FortiWLM Unauthenticated limited file read vulnerability https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-144 https://securityonline.info/kaspersky-uncovers-active-exploitation-of-fortinet-vulnerability-cve-2023-48788/ Beyond Trust Security Advisory https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt24-10 BadBox Update https://www.bitsight.com/blog/badbox-botnet-back

A Deep Dive into TeamTNT and Spinning YARN https://isc.sans.edu/diary/%5BGuest%20Diary%5D%20A%20Deep%20Dive%20into%20TeamTNT%20and%20Spinning%20YARN/31530 Earth Koshchei Coopts Red Team Tools in Complex RDP Attacks https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/l/earth-koshchei.html Okta Social Engineering Impersonation Report https://sec.okta.com/articles/2024/okta-social-engineering-report-response-and-recommendation US considers banning TP-Link routers over cybersecurity risks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-considers-banning-tp-link-routers-over-cybersecurity-risks/ CISA Releases Best Practice Guidance for Mobile Communications https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/12/18/cisa-releases-best-practice-guidance-mobile-communications

Python Delivering AnyDesk Client as RAT https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Python+Delivering+AnyDesk+Client+as+RAT/31524/ Vishing via Microsoft Teams Facilitates DarkGate Malware Intrusion https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/l/darkgate-malware.html SS7 Attacks https://www.404media.co/email/ac709882-1e4b-42fc-bcca-cf7ce4793716/ CrushFTP Vulnerability https://crushftp.com/crush11wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=Update

MUT-1244 Targeting Offensive Actors https://securitylabs.datadoghq.com/articles/mut-1244-targeting-offensive-actors/ Golang Crypto Vulnerability https://github.com/golang/crypto/commit/b4f1988a35dee11ec3e05d6bf3e90b695fbd8909 Meeten Malware: A Cross-Platform Threat to Crypto Wallets on macOS and Windows https://www.cadosecurity.com/blog/meeten-malware-threat

Exploit Attempts Inspired by Recent Struts 2 File Upload Vulnerability https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Exploit%20attempts%20inspired%20by%20recent%20Struts2%20File%20Upload%20Vulnerability%20%28CVE-2024-53677%2C%20CVE-2023-50164%29/31520 Citrix Netscaler Password Spraying Mitigation https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2024/12/13/password-spraying-attacks-netscaler-december-2024/ Let's Encrypt Six Day Certifiates https://letsencrypt.org/2024/12/11/eoy-letter-2024/ Devices in Germany Arrived Pre-Pw0n3d https://cybersecuritynews.com/30000-devices-in-germany-discovered-with-pre-installed-malware-badbox/

Windows 11 and TPM https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/tpm-2-0-%E2%80%93-a-necessity-for-a-secure-and-future-proof-windows-11/4339066 https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/12/12/microsoft-warns-400-million-windows-users-do-not-update-your-pc/ Microsoft Azure MFA Bypass https://www.oasis.security/resources/blog/oasis-security-research-team-discovers-microsoft-azure-mfa-bypass Struts 2 Arbitrary File Upload CVE-2024-53677 https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-067 Russian actor Secret Blizzard using tools of other groups to attack Ukraine https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/12/11/frequent-freeloader-part-ii-russian-actor-secret-blizzard-using-tools-of-other-groups-to-attack-ukraine/

Vulnerability Symbiosis: vSphere's CVE-2024-38812 and CVE-2024-38813 https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Vulnerability%20Symbiosis%3A%20vSphere%3Fs%20CVE-2024-38812%20and%20CVE-2024-38813%20%5BGuest%20Diary%5D/31510 Apple Updates Everything (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS) https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Apple+Updates+Everything+iOS+iPadOS+macOS+watchOS+tvOS+visionOS/31514/ Widespread exploitation of Cleo file transfer software (CVE-2024-50623) https://www.huntress.com/blog/threat-advisory-oh-no-cleo-cleo-software-actively-being-exploited-in-the-wild https://labs.watchtowr.com/cleo-cve-2024-50623/

Microsoft Patch Tuesday December 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Microsoft%20Patch%20Tuesday%3A%20December%202024/31508 Ivanty Security Advisory https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Cloud-Services-Application-CSA-CVE-2024-11639-CVE-2024-11772-CVE-2024-11773?language=en_US Visual Studio Code Tunnels https://www.sentinelone.com/labs/operation-digital-eye-chinese-apt-compromises-critical-digital-infrastructure-via-visual-studio-code-tunnels/ Mitigating NTLM Relay Attacks https://msrc.microsoft.com/blog/2024/12/mitigating-ntlm-relay-attacks-by-default/

CURLing for Crypto on Honeypots https://isc.sans.edu/diary/CURLing%20for%20Crypto%20on%20Honeypots/31502 Compromising OpenWrt Supply Chain via Truncated SHA-256 Collision and Command Injection https://flatt.tech/research/posts/compromising-openwrt-supply-chain-sha256-collision/ Android Monthly Update https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-12-01 RCS Not Always Encrypted https://daringfireball.net/linked/2024/12/04/shame-on-google-messages

Bypassing WAFs with the Phantom Version Cookie https://portswigger.net/research/bypassing-wafs-with-the-phantom-version-cookie URL File NTLM Hash Disclosure https://blog.0patch.com/2024/12/url-file-ntlm-hash-disclosure.html Ultralytics Library Infected with Miner https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/issues/18027#issuecomment-2521578169 DaMAgeCard attack targets memory directly thru SD card reader https://swarm.ptsecurity.com/new-dog-old-tricks-damagecard-attack-targets-memory-directly-thru-sd-card-reader/

Business E-Mail Compromise https://isc.sans.edu/diary/%5BGuest%20Diary%5D%20Business%20Email%20Compromise/31474 Where There s Smoke, There s Fire - Mitel MiCollab CVE-2024-35286, CVE-2024-41713 And An 0day https://labs.watchtowr.com/where-theres-smoke-theres-fire-mitel-micollab-cve-2024-35286-cve-2024-41713-and-an-0day/ https://www.mitel.com/support/security-advisories/mitel-product-security-advisory-misa-2024-0029 Lorex 2K Indoor Wi-Fi Security Camera https://www.rapid7.com/globalassets/_pdfs/research/pwn2own-iot-2024-lorex-2k-indoor-wi-fi-security-camera-research.pdf https://www.lorex.com/products/2k-indoor-wi-fi-security-camera HPE Aruba Vulnerabilities https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04761en_us&docLocale=en_US Alan Paller Inducted into the Cybersecurity Hall of Fame https://cybersecurityhalloffame.org/

Data Analysis: The Unsung Hero of Cybersecurity Expertise https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Data%20Analysis%3A%20The%20Unsung%20Hero%20of%20Cybersecurity%20Expertise%20%5BGuest%20Diary%5D/31494 FBI Warns iPhone and Android Users Stop Sending Texts https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/12/03/fbi-warns-iphone-and-android-users-stop-sending-texts/ IdentityIQ Improper Access Control Vulnerability CVE-2024-10905 https://www.sailpoint.com/security-advisories/identityiq-improper-access-control-vulnerability-cve-2024-10905 Solana web3.js Backdoor https://socket.dev/blog/supply-chain-attack-solana-web3-js-library

Extracting Files Embedded Inside Word Documents https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Extracting%20Files%20Embedded%20Inside%20Word%20Documents/31486 Korea arrests CEO for adding DDoS feature to satellite receivers https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/korea-arrests-ceo-for-adding-ddos-feature-to-satellite-receivers/ Veeam Vulnerabilities https://www.veeam.com/kb4679 WPTaskScheduler Presistence and CVE-2024-49039 PoC https://github.com/je5442804/WPTaskScheduler_CVE-2024-49039

Credential Guard and Kerberos delegation https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Credential%20Guard%20and%20Kerberos%20delegation/31488 The Day We Unveiled the Secret Rotation Illusion https://www.clutch.security/blog/the-day-we-unveiled-the-secret-rotation-illusion Corrupt Word Documents used in Phshing https://x.com/anyrun_app/status/1861024182210900357 IBM Security Verify Access Appliance Vulnerabilities https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/security-bulletin-multiple-security-vulnerabilities-were-found-ibm-security-verify-access-appliance-cve-2024-49803-cve-2024-49804-cve-2024-49805-cve-2024-49806

AWS DShield Sensor + DShield SIEM https://isc.sans.edu/diary/SANS%20ISC%20Internship%20Setup%3A%20AWS%20DShield%20Sensor%20%2B%20DShield%20SIEM%20%5BGuest%20Diary%5D/31480 From a Regular Infostealer to its Obfuscated Version https://isc.sans.edu/diary/From%20a%20Regular%20Infostealer%20to%20its%20Obfuscated%20Version/31484 Credit Card Skimmer Malware Targeting Magento Checkout Pages https://blog.sucuri.net/2024/11/credit-card-skimmer-malware-targeting-magento-checkout-pages.html LogoFAIL Exploited to Deploy Bootkitty, the first UEFI bootkit for Linux https://www.binarly.io/blog/logofail-exploited-to-deploy-bootkitty-the-first-uefi-bootkit-for-linux Stickers: https://isc.sans.edu/stickers.html (code PODCAST)

Using Zeek, Snort, and Grafana to Detect Crypto Mining Malware https://isc.sans.edu/diary/%5BGuest%20Diary%5D%20Using%20Zeek%2C%20Snort%2C%20and%20Grafana%20to%20Detect%20Crypto%20Mining%20Malware/31472 The Nearest Neighbor Attack: How A Russian APT Weaponized Nearby Wi-Fi Networks for Covert Access https://www.volexity.com/blog/2024/11/22/the-nearest-neighbor-attack-how-a-russian-apt-weaponized-nearby-wi-fi-networks-for-covert-access/ Introducing NachoVPN: One VPN Server to Pwn Them All https://blog.amberwolf.com/blog/2024/november/introducing-nachovpn---one-vpn-server-to-pwn-them-all/ Keycloak Patches https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/security/advisories/GHSA-93ww-43rr-79v3 Palo Alto Networks Global Protect App https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5921 PHP Updates https://github.com/php/php-src/security/advisories/GHSA-g665-fm4p-vhff

Quick & Dirty Obfuscated JavaScript Analysis https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Quick%20%26%20Dirty%20Obfuscated%20JavaScript%20Analysis/31468 Decrypting a PDF With a User Password https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Decrypting%20a%20PDF%20With%20a%20User%20Password/31466 The strange case of disappearing Russian servers https://isc.sans.edu/diary/The%20strange%20case%20of%20disappearing%20Russian%20servers/31476 QNAP Buggy Firmware Update https://community.qnap.com/t/firmware-qts-5-2-2-2950-build-20241114-released/254 7-ZIP Zstandard Decompression Integer Underflow https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1532/ https://7-zip.org/download.html

Increase In Phishing SVG Attachments https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Increase%20In%20Phishing%20SVG%20Attachments/31456 Logging blind spot revealed in FortiClient VPN https://pentera.io/blog/FortiClient-VPN_logging-blind-spot-revealed/ Needrestart Vulnerability https://www.qualys.com/2024/11/19/needrestart/needrestart.txt

Apple Patches Two Exploited Vulnerabilities https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Apple%20Fixes%20Two%20Exploited%20Vulnerabilities/31452 Oracle Patch for Agile Product Lifecycle Management CVE-2024-21287 https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/alert-cve-2024-21287.html OFBiz Patches CVE-2024-47208 CVE-2024-48962 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47208 https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q4/95 D-Link Warns of Vulnerability in EOL Devices https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10415

Detecting the Presence of a Debugger in Linux https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Detecting%20the%20Presence%20of%20a%20Debugger%20in%20Linux/31450 Palo Alto Patches https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-0012 https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9474 VMware vCenter Server Attacks https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24968e Veritas Enterprise Vault Vulnerability https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/security/VTS24-014

Exploit attempts for unpatched Citrix vulnerability CVE-2024-8068/CVE-2024-8069 https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Exploit+attempts+for+unpatched+Citrix+vulnerability/31446 https://support.citrix.com/s/article/CTX691941-citrix-session-recording-security-bulletin-for-cve20248068-and-cve20248069?language=en_US Microsoft Power Pages: Data Exposure Reviewed https://appomni.com/ao-labs/microsoft-power-pages-data-exposure-reviewed/ Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus Vulnerable To SQL Injection Attacks CVE-2024-49574 https://www.manageengine.com/products/active-directory-audit/cve-2024-49574.html

Ancient TP-Link Backdoor Discovered by Attackers https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Ancient%20TP-Link%20Backdoor%20Discovered%20by%20Attackers/31442 GitHub Projects Targeted with Malicious Commits To Frame Researchers https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-projects-targeted-with-malicious-commits-to-frame-researcher/ PaloAlto and Fortinet Vulnerabilities https://labs.watchtowr.com/hop-skip-fortijump-fortijumphigher-cve-2024-23113-cve-2024-47575/ https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/PAN-SA-2024-0015 https://www.volexity.com/blog/2024/11/15/brazenbamboo-weaponizes-forticlient-vulnerability-to-steal-vpn-credentials-via-deepdata/

Microsoft November 2024 Patch Tuesday https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Microsoft%20November%202024%20Patch%20Tuesday/31438 CISA Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa24-317a APT Actors Embed Malware within macOS Flutter Applications https://www.jamf.com/blog/jamf-threat-labs-apt-actors-embed-malware-within-macos-flutter-applications/

PDF Object Streams https://isc.sans.edu/diary/PDF%20Object%20Streams/31430 Mazda Infotainment Vulnerabilities https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/blog/2024/11/7/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-the-mazda-in-vehicle-infotainment-ivi-system Ruby SAML CVE-2024-45409: As bad as it gets and hiding in plain sight https://workos.com/blog/ruby-saml-cve-2024-45409 Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager Vulnerability https://www.veeam.com/kb4682 Security Update for Dell Enterprise SONiC Distribution Vulnerabilities https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000245655/dsa-2024-449-security-update-for-dell-enterprise-sonic-distribution-vulnerabilities Easy Access to Information for Conducting Fraudulent Emergency Data Requests Impacts US-Based Companies and Law Enforcement Agencies https://www.ic3.gov/CSA/2024/241104.pdf

zipdump and pkzip records https://isc.sans.edu/diary/zipdump%20%26%20PKZIP%20Records/31428 Am I Isolated https://github.com/edera-dev/am-i-isolated Locked iPhones Reboot https://www.404media.co/police-freak-out-at-iphones-mysteriously-rebooting-themselves-locking-cops-out/ https://x.com/naehrdine/status/1854896392797360484 Palo Alto Networks Bulletin https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/PAN-SA-2024-0015 D-Link Vulnerability https://netsecfish.notion.site/Command-Injection-Vulnerability-in-name-parameter-for-D-Link-NAS-12d6b683e67c80c49ffcc9214c239a07

Steam Account Checker Poisoned with Infostealer https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Steam%20Account%20Checker%20Poisoned%20with%20Infostealer/31420 Cisco Ultra Reliable Wireless Backhaul Vulnerability https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/industrial-wireless/ultra-reliable-wireless-backhaul/index.html Breaking Down Multipart Parsers: File upload validation bypass https://blog.sicuranext.com/breaking-down-multipart-parsers-validation-bypass/ Evasive ZIP Concatenation: Trojan Targets Windows Users https://perception-point.io/blog/evasive-concatenated-zip-trojan-targets-windows-users/ Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager Vulnerability (CVE-2024-40715) https://www.veeam.com/kb4682 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge https://www.sans.org/mlp/holiday-hack-challenge-2024

Insights from August Web Traffic Surge https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/%5BGuest%20Diary%5D%20Insights%20from%20August%20Web%20Traffic%20Surge/31408/ Talkative Air Fryer https://www.which.co.uk/policy-and-insight/article/why-is-my-air-fryer-spying-on-me-which-reveals-the-smart-devices-gathering-your-data-and-where-they-send-it-a9Fa24K6gY1c Pygmy Goat Malware Report https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/keep-up-to-date/malware-analysis-reports Apple CVE-2024-44258 PoC Exploit https://github.com/ifpdz/CVE-2024-44258 HPE Arruba vulnerabilities https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04722en_us&docLocale=en_US

Python RAT with a Nice Screensharing Feature https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Python%20RAT%20with%20a%20Nice%20Screensharing%20Feature/31414 Android Security Bulletin November 2024 https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2024-11-01 Malware Delivered as Virtual Machine https://www.securonix.com/blog/crontrap-emulated-linux-environments-as-the-latest-tactic-in-malware-staging/ Fake Docusign Invoices https://lab.wallarm.com/attackers-abuse-docusign-api-to-send-authentic-looking-invoices-at-scale/

Analyzing an Encrypted Phishing PDF https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Analyzing%20an%20Encrypted%20Phishing%20PDF/31404 Okta Verify Desktop MFA For Windows Password Less Login CVE-2024-9191 https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/okta-verify-desktop-mfa-for-windows-passwordless-login-cve-2024-9191/ QNAP QuRouter Vulnerability and Patch https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-45 From Naptime to Big Sleep https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2024/10/from-naptime-to-big-sleep.html Authenticated SQL injection vulnerability - ManageEngine ADManager Plus CVE-2024-48878 https://www.manageengine.com/products/ad-manager/admanager-kb/cve-2024-48878.html