CyberWire Daily

When exploits go wild and patches race the clock.

Dec 11, 2024
Malachi Walker, a Security Strategist at DomainTools and key player in ODNI's Sentinel Horizon Program, explores pressing cybersecurity issues. He discusses a critical Windows zero-day vulnerability and the global crackdown on 27 DDoS platforms. The conversation highlights the urgency of patching vulnerabilities in cloud services and a sophisticated phishing campaign. Walker emphasizes the need for public-private partnerships to enhance information sharing and decision-making in combating evolving cyber threats.
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ADVICE

Patch Now!

  • Update all Windows systems immediately to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability.
  • This vulnerability affects all Windows versions back to Server 2008 and is actively being exploited.
INSIGHT

Patch Tuesday Scope

  • Microsoft's December Patch Tuesday addressed 16 critical vulnerabilities, including remote code execution flaws.
  • Flaws were found in Windows Remote Desktop Services, LDAP, and Microsoft Message Queuing.
ADVICE

DDoS Crackdown

  • Law enforcement dismantled 27 DDoS-for-hire platforms, arresting administrators and identifying users.
  • They are also running ad campaigns to warn against DDoS activities.
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