SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)
SANS ISC Stormcast, Jan 20, 2025: Honeypots for Offense; SimpleHelp and UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerabilities
Jan 20, 2025
Explore the intriguing world of honeypots and how they can extend the life of offensive security operations. Discover three critical vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp that urgently need patching to avert exploitation. Dive into the alarming findings about a new flaw that allows UEFI Secure Boot bypass, potentially putting countless systems at risk. Stay ahead of the curve in cybersecurity by understanding these pressing issues.
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- Utilizing honeypot data is crucial for offensive security operations as it helps identify malicious infrastructures and enhance protection strategies.
- Immediate patching of recently discovered vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp is essential to prevent potential exploits and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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Utilizing Honeypots for Offensive Security
Honeypots can be strategically deployed to enhance offensive security measures by identifying infrastructure used by malicious actors. Specifically, they can help uncover phishing sites and other malicious infrastructures that Red Team members might deploy. For optimal protection, an allow list restricting access to the organization being tested is preferred, but challenges arise with varying tunneling systems and mobile device usage that complicate IP address identification. This complexity may necessitate the use of a block list to prolong the effectiveness of Red Team operations.
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