Cyber operations & Politics

Unpacking with more detail: check source Another riveting document on the ever-so-secure world of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) routers. This time, we’re treated to a delightful analysis that dives deep into the abyss of security defects, exploits, and the catastrophic impacts on critical infrastructure. The document serves up a qualitative smorgasbord of how these devices are basically open doors for state-sponsored cyber parties. It’s a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good cyber security scare, complete with a guide on how not to design a router...

Unpacking with more detail: check source The FBI, NSA, and their international pals have graced us with yet another Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA), this time starring the ever-so-popular Ubiquiti EdgeRouters and their starring role in the global cybercrime drama directed by none other than APT28. In this latest blockbuster release from our cybersecurity overlords, we learn how Ubiquiti EdgeRouters, those user-friendly, Linux-based gadgets, have become the unwilling accomplices in APT28’s nefarious schemes...

Unpacking with more detail: check source Buckle up for another episode of “Cyber Insecurity,” featuring our favorite villains, the cyber actors, and their latest escapades in the cloud! This time, the NSA and FBI have teamed up to bring us a gripping tale of how these nefarious ne’er-do-wells have shifted their playground from the boring old on-premise networks to the shiny, vast expanses of cloud services. The document sounds more like a how-to guide for aspiring cyber villains than a warning. It...

Unpacking with more detail: check source This time, we’re diving into the murky waters of the Fuxnet malware, a brainchild of the illustrious Blackjack hacking group. Let’s set the scene: Moscow, a city unsuspectingly going about its business, unaware that it’s about to be the star of Blackjack’s latest production. The method? Oh, nothing too fancy, just the classic “let’s potentially disable sensor-gateways” move. In a move of unparalleled transparency, Blackjack decides to broadcast their cyber conquests on ruexfil...

Unpacking with more detail: check in source Another day, another CVE exploited by our favorite cyber adversaries. This time, the spotlight is on CVE-2023–42793, and let’s just say, it’s not getting rave reviews from the cybersecurity community. TeamCity, for those not in the loop, is the Swiss Army knife for software developers, handling everything from compiling code to tying it up with a pretty bow. But, plot twist, it turns out to be the perfect backdoor for our cyber villains to waltz right in...

Unpacking with more detail: check source So, here we have a riveting tale from the NSA, spinning a yarn about the dark arts of Living Off the Land (LOTL) intrusions. It’s like a bedtime story for cyber security folks, but instead of dragons, we have cyber threat actors wielding the mighty power of… legitimate tools? Yep, you heard it right. These digital ninjas are sneaking around using the very tools we rely on daily, turning our digital sanctuaries into their playgrounds. The document, in its infinite wisdom, distills the essence of the NSA’s advisory into bite-sized, actionable insights...