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-ma...
Jan 28, 2025•6 min•Ep 9298•Transcript available on Metacast 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.secu...
Jan 27, 2025•6 min•Ep 9296•Transcript available on Metacast 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 attac...
Jan 24, 2025•15 min•Ep 9294•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, we start by talking about the PFSYNC protocol used to synchronize firewall states to support failover. Oracle released it's quarterly critical patch update. ESET is reporting about a critical VPN supply chain attack and CISA released guidance for victims of recent Ivanti related attacks. Catching CARP: Fishing for Firewall States in PFSync Traffic https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Catching%20CARP%3A%20Fishing%20for%20Firewall%20Stat%20es%20in%20PFSync%20Traffic/31616)** Discover how...
Jan 22, 2025•8 min•Ep 9292•Transcript available on Metacast 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/hac...
Jan 22, 2025•9 min•Ep 9290•Transcript available on Metacast 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 pro...
Jan 21, 2025•6 min•Ep 9288•Transcript available on Metacast 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 di...
Jan 20, 2025•3 min•Ep 9286•Transcript available on Metacast 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/Extract...
Jan 17, 2025•13 min•Ep 9284•Transcript available on Metacast 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 vulnerab...
Jan 16, 2025•9 min•Ep 9282•Transcript available on Metacast 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, a...
Jan 15, 2025•8 min•Ep 9280•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jan 13, 2025•8 min•Ep 9278•Transcript available on Metacast 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/d...
Jan 13, 2025•7 min•Ep 9276•Transcript available on Metacast 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 vul...
Jan 10, 2025•7 min•Ep 9274•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jan 09, 2025•6 min•Ep 9272•Transcript available on Metacast 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%20Se...
Jan 08, 2025•7 min•Ep 9270•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jan 07, 2025•5 min•Ep 9268•Transcript available on Metacast 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%2...
Jan 06, 2025•8 min•Ep 9266•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ht...
Dec 20, 2024•6 min•Ep 9264•Transcript available on Metacast 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.bleep...
Dec 19, 2024•7 min•Ep 9262•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 18, 2024•5 min•Ep 9260•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 17, 2024•6 min•Ep 9258•Transcript available on Metacast 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:...
Dec 16, 2024•5 min•Ep 9256•Transcript available on Metacast 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/W...
Dec 13, 2024•6 min•Ep 9254•Transcript available on Metacast 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-...
Dec 12, 2024•6 min•Ep 9252•Transcript available on Metacast 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 htt...
Dec 11, 2024•5 min•Ep 9250•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 10, 2024•6 min•Ep 9248•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 09, 2024•6 min•Ep 9246•Transcript available on Metacast 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/r...
Dec 06, 2024•5 min•Ep 9244•Transcript available on Metacast 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-vulnerab...
Dec 05, 2024•5 min•Ep 9242•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 04, 2024•5 min•Ep 9240•Transcript available on Metacast 
