SANS ISC Stormcast: Cryptomining Malware, Fake PoC Exploit, Malicious Browser Extensions, and Palo Alto Vulnerabilities. Jan 9th 2024

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)