SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast) SANS Stormcast Wednesday July 30th, 2025: Apple Updates; Python Triage; Papercut Vuln Exploited
Jul 30, 2025
Apple has rolled out a massive update fixing 89 vulnerabilities across its operating systems, highlighting serious risks tied to WebKit. Meanwhile, a savvy Python script has been introduced to aid in efficiently searching for compromise indicators in files, even compressed ones. The podcast also sheds light on a papercut vulnerability that has been officially added to the list of known exploited vulnerabilities, emphasizing the critical need for regular software updates to avoid significant security risks.
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Apple's Massive Security Update
- Apple released updates for all its operating systems patching 89 vulnerabilities at once.
- Many vulnerabilities cross-operate systems due to shared kernel and WebKit components.
Timely Apple Patch Application
- Apply Apple's operating system updates within a week to secure personal devices.
- Overnight patching is recommended since none are flagged as exploited yet.
Python Script for Faster Triage
- Use Xavier's Python script to triage files and search for IOCs efficiently.
- It handles zipped files by decompressing before scanning, speeding investigations.