SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast) SANS Stormcast Tuesday, February 17th, 2026: 64Bit Malware; Password Manager Weaknesses; OpenClaw Config Theft;
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Feb 17, 2026 A rise in 64-bit malware and how researchers tracked the shift using large malware datasets. A comparative look at cloud-synced password managers and risks around remote key storage. An infostealer campaign hunting OpenClaw configuration files to steal API credentials. Discussion of secure storage options and practical limits when sharing authentication data.
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64-Bit Malware Is Reaching A Tipping Point
- Malware is shifting from 32-bit to a near-even split with 64-bit, signaling a tipping point toward 64-bit dominance.
- Xavier analyzed ~1 TB of Malware Bazaar samples to reveal this evolution in the malware ecosystem.
Treat Cloud Password Sync As A Risk Factor
- Use password managers but be aware cloud sync introduces key-storage risks and limited transparency.
- Evaluate vendors' sync methods and consider non-cloud options where available to reduce exposure.
Password Sharing Creates Hard Authentication Problems
- Sharing and authenticating access inside password manager ecosystems creates hard-to-fix security problems.
- Only one or two common managers currently offer non-cloud modes to mitigate these issues.