Cybersecurity Today Cyber Security Alerts: Recent Breaches and EDR Software Vulnerabilities
Apr 2, 2025
This discussion highlights alarming cybersecurity incidents, including the compromise of Windows Defender and EDR systems by attackers using legitimate software. A massive data breach on X revealed over 200 million user records, while UK dating apps exposed 1.5 million private images due to coding flaws. The conversation touches on ransomware tactics and the complexities of ensuring effective security measures. Listeners gain practical insights into maintaining robust cybersecurity amidst rising threats and scams.
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LOLbins and EDR Bypass
- Attackers exploit legitimate software and processes, a tactic called "living off the land binaries" (LOLbins).
- This allows them to bypass security like Windows Defender by making malicious code appear benign.
EDR Best Practices
- Treat EDR as one layer of defense, not your only protection.
- Keep software updated, load software only from trusted sources, and continuously monitor EDR configurations.
X Data Breach
- A data breach on X (formerly Twitter) exposed over 200 million user profiles.
- The breach included metadata which could be combined with previous breaches to enable phishing attacks.