Daily Cyber Threat Brief 🔴 Nov 26’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1014
Nov 26, 2025
CISA has issued warnings regarding vulnerabilities in popular messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp, urging VIPs to adopt better risk management. A new threat involves SteelC malware spreading through Blender files, prompting urgent mitigation strategies. In Russia, a cybersecurity entrepreneur was arrested, raising questions about censorship and safety. The FBI revealed a $262 million loss due to account takeovers, coinciding with a rise in holiday-themed scams. Furthermore, implications of the OnSolve Code Red breach and exploitation of SonicWall devices during mergers are discussed.
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Messaging Apps Became High-Value Targets
- Messaging apps are now primary targets because VIPs and officials migrated sensitive communications there.
- Threat actors adapt quickly, shifting attacks to where the valuable data moves.
Isolate VIP Messaging On A Dedicated Device
- If you protect VIPs, provision a dedicated device and account for sensitive messaging to limit blast radius.
- Configure ephemeral messages and enforce MFA and user education to reduce compromise impact.
3D Model Files As Malware Vectors
- Attackers weaponized Blender 3D files by abusing Blender's auto-run to execute embedded Python and PowerShell.
- Narrowly targeted file types let adversaries reach specialized user communities through trusted marketplaces.