SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast) SANS Stormcast Wednesday Feb 20th: XWorm Cocktail; Quantum Computing Breakthrough; Signal Phishing
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Feb 20, 2025 Dive into the world of cybersecurity with a look at XWorm, a tricky malware disguised as anti-cheat software, packed with malicious PowerShell code. Discover Microsoft's revolutionary Majorana 1 chip, paving the way for stable, low-error quantum computing. Also, learn about the vulnerabilities in the popular Signal messaging app, where QR codes could compromise user accounts, and how Russian actors are exploiting this for phishing attacks. It's a cybersecurity rollercoaster you won't want to miss!
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XWorm Malware Discovery
- Xavier investigated software claiming to unblock anti-cheat software, but it contained PowerShell code.
- This raised suspicion, leading to its identification as XWorm malware with interesting obfuscation.
Quantum Computing Breakthrough
- Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip uses exotic Majorana particles for quantum computing.
- This breakthrough may bring quantum-safe ciphers' adoption deadline closer.
Signal Phishing
- Be cautious of QR codes, especially for group channel invitations on Signal.
- Threat actors can use them to link your account to their devices.