

SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)
Johannes B. Ullrich
A brief daily summary of what is important in information security. The podcast is published every weekday and designed to get you ready for the day with a brief, usually 5 minute long, summary of current network security related events. The content is late breaking, educational and based on listener input as well as on input received by the SANS Internet Stormcenter. You may submit questions and comments via our contact form at https://isc.sans.edu/contact.html .
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12 snips
Dec 2, 2024 • 6min
ISC StormCast for Monday, December 2nd, 2024
The podcast dives into the latest cybersecurity threats, emphasizing the significance of honeypot systems in countering attacks. It discusses obfuscation techniques used by hackers in evolving infostealers. The conversation also reveals dangerous credit card skimmer malware targeting Magento, just in time for the busy shopping season. Additionally, it highlights the alarming rise of the first UEFI bootkit for Linux, showcasing the ever-evolving landscape of cyber dangers.

5 snips
Nov 27, 2024 • 6min
ISC StormCast for Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
Discover how using tools like Zeek, Snort, and Grafana can help detect crypto mining malware. Learn about a new Russian APT strategy that exploits nearby Wi-Fi networks for covert access. Dive into the introduction of NachoVPN, a unique solution in the VPN world. Stay updated on crucial Keycloak security patches and PHP updates. The discussion also highlights concerning IoT vulnerabilities, particularly weak SSH passwords, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Nov 26, 2024 • 4min
ISC StormCast for Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
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

Nov 22, 2024 • 6min
ISC StormCast for Friday, November 22nd, 2024
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

Nov 21, 2024 • 5min
ISC StormCast for Thursday, November 21st, 2024
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

Nov 20, 2024 • 6min
ISC StormCast for Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
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

Nov 19, 2024 • 5min
ISC StormCast for Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Unpatched vulnerabilities in Citrix systems are under scrutiny, highlighting risks related to session recording features. Data exposure concerns in Microsoft Power Pages stress the need for user education. The discussion expands to effective access management strategies and important security updates for the Audit Plus application, which has faced SQL injection threats. Additionally, a community night event in Singapore is announced, signaling a collective push for addressing cybersecurity challenges.

Nov 18, 2024 • 6min
ISC StormCast for Monday, November 18th, 2024
An ancient backdoor in TP-Link routers has resurfaced, raising concerns about outdated vulnerabilities. Attackers are strategically targeting GitHub projects with malicious commits to frame researchers. The podcast dives into the ongoing issues with Palo Alto and Fortinet vulnerabilities, emphasizing the criticality of proactive security measures for organizations. Stay informed about these emerging threats and safeguard your systems!

Nov 13, 2024 • 6min
ISC StormCast for Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
This episode dives into Microsoft's November Patch Tuesday, revealing 83 vulnerabilities, including critical threats that could lead to serious data breaches. It also discusses the alarming trend of APT actors embedding malware in macOS applications. Additionally, insights are shared on CISA's list of routinely exploited vulnerabilities, underscoring the importance of proactive cyber defense measures. Tune in for compelling discussions on the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity!

Nov 12, 2024 • 6min
ISC StormCast for Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Discover critical vulnerabilities in Veeam Backup and Dell Sonic OS that can pose serious security risks. Learn about the threats from social engineering tactics affecting emergency data requests in the US. Dive into new tools for analyzing malicious PDFs and uncover various vulnerabilities in the Mazda infotainment system and Ruby SAML libraries. The discussion highlights the urgency for improved cybersecurity measures in today's tech landscape.


