SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)
SANS Stormcast Friday Mar 7th: Chrome vs Extensions; Kibana Update; PrePw0n3d Android TV Sticks; Identifying APTs (@sans_edu, Eric LeBlanc)
Mar 7, 2025
Eric LeBlanc, a Senior cybersecurity engineer at the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, shares insights into the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. He discusses the controversial Chrome update that disrupts ad blockers and the critical Kibana vulnerability posing security risks. LeBlanc also delves into the alarming discovery of pre-infected Android TV sticks filled with adware. His innovative meta detection strategies highlight the complexities of identifying Advanced Persistent Threats and managing log data effectively in federal environments.
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- The recent Google Chrome update has provoked user backlash by disabling the uBlock Origin extension, raising privacy concerns amidst advertising interests.
- A new meta detection technique enhances identification of Advanced Persistent Threats by analyzing historical patterns and correlating tactics from the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
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Challenges with Browser Extensions
Recent updates to Google Chrome have led to the deactivation of some older extensions, including uBlock Origin, which has raised concerns among users. These older extensions had broader permissions, allowing them to interact more effectively with the browser, but Google is now limiting their capabilities, potentially to protect its advertisement revenue. Users may be misled into uninstalling uBlock Origin despite the option to reactivate it, reflecting an ongoing struggle between extension developers and Google's policies. The situation highlights the tension between maintaining user privacy and the financial interests of advertising companies.
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