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SANS Stormcast Wednesday, May 7th: Infostealer with Webserver; Android Update; CISA Warning
May 06, 2025
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Python InfoStealer with Embedded Phishing Webserver
Didier found an interesting infostealer that, in addition to implementing typical infostealer functionality, includes a web server suitable to create local phishing sites.
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Python%20InfoStealer%20with%20Embedded%20Phishing%20Webserver/31924
Android Update Fixes Freetype 0-Day
Google released its monthly Android update. As part of the update, it patched a vulnerability in Freetype that is already being exploited. Android is not alone in using Freetype. Freetype is a very commonly used library to parse fonts like Truetype fonts.
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2025-05-01
CISA Warns of Unsophistacted Cyber Actors
CISA released an interesting title report warning operators of operational technology networks of ubiquitous attacks by unsophisticated actors. It emphasizes how important it is to not forget basic security measures to defend against these attacks.
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/05/06/unsophisticated-cyber-actors-targeting-operational-technology