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SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)
SANS Stormcast Thursday Apr 3rd: Juniper Password Scans; Hacking Call Records; End to End Encrypted GMail
Apr 3, 2025
A surge in scans targeting the Juniper username 't128' raises concerns about potential vulnerabilities. Verizon's API flaw allowed unauthorized access to users' call logs, exposing serious privacy issues. Additionally, Google introduces end-to-end encryption for Gmail's business users, but with a caveat: non-Gmail recipients must jump through hoops to read encrypted messages, prompting debates about user security and phishing risks.
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- A significant rise in scanning attempts for the default 't128' username in Juniper products highlights the necessity of disabling weak credentials.
- A vulnerability in Verizon's API allowed unauthorized access to call logs, showcasing the critical need for secure authentication practices.
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Significance of Username-Password Combinations
A notable spike in attempts to access a specific username-password combination related to Juniper's products was observed, indicating a possible security vulnerability. The combination includes 't128' as the username and '128t routes' as the password, both of which are default credentials that should ideally be disabled. This rise in attempts, reaching around 20,000 per day, suggests that this combination might be exposed in various systems. Users are advised to conduct internal scans to ensure there are no systems that are still utilizing this weak combination, as security settings may not function as intended.
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