Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9572-03 - An update for libsoup is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support. Issues addressed include a HTTP request smuggling vulnerability.

    The following advisory data is extracted from:https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2024/rhsa-2024_9572.jsonRed Hat officially shut down their mailing list notifications October 10, 2023.  Due to this, Packet Storm has recreated the below data as a reference point to raise awareness.  It must be noted that due to an inability to easily track revision updates without crawling Red Hat's archive, these advisories are single notifications and we strongly suggest that you visit the Red Hat provided links to ensure you have the latest information available if the subject matter listed pertains to your environment.- Packet Storm Staff====================================================================Red Hat Security AdvisorySynopsis:           Important: libsoup security updateAdvisory ID:        RHSA-2024:9572-03Product:            Red Hat Enterprise LinuxAdvisory URL:       https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9572Issue date:         2024-11-13Revision:           03CVE Names:          CVE-2024-52530====================================================================Summary: An update for libsoup is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support.Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE link(s) in the References section.Description:The libsoup packages provide an HTTP client and server library for GNOME.Security Fix(es):* libsoup: HTTP request smuggling via stripping null bytes from the ends of header names (CVE-2024-52530)For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Solution:https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258CVEs:CVE-2024-52530References:https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#importanthttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2325284

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9572-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9571-03 - Streams for Apache Kafka 2.8.0 is now available from the Red Hat Customer Portal. Issues addressed include denial of service and man-in-the-middle vulnerabilities.

    The following advisory data is extracted from:https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2024/rhsa-2024_9571.jsonRed Hat officially shut down their mailing list notifications October 10, 2023.  Due to this, Packet Storm has recreated the below data as a reference point to raise awareness.  It must be noted that due to an inability to easily track revision updates without crawling Red Hat's archive, these advisories are single notifications and we strongly suggest that you visit the Red Hat provided links to ensure you have the latest information available if the subject matter listed pertains to your environment.- Packet Storm Staff====================================================================Red Hat Security AdvisorySynopsis:           Moderate: Streams for Apache Kafka 2.8.0 release and security updateAdvisory ID:        RHSA-2024:9571-03Product:            Streams for Apache KafkaAdvisory URL:       https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9571Issue date:         2024-11-13Revision:           03CVE Names:          CVE-2024-7254====================================================================Summary: Streams for Apache Kafka 2.8.0 is now available from the Red Hat Customer Portal.Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Moderate. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE link(s) in the References section.Description:Red Hat Streams for Apache Kafka, based on the Apache Kafka project, offers a distributedbackbone that allows microservices and other applications to share data withextremely high throughput and extremely low latency.This release of Red Hat AMQ Streams 2.8.0 serves as a replacement for Red HatAMQ Streams 2.7.0, and includes security and bug fixes, and enhancements.Security Fix(es):* Zookeeper, Kafka, Cruise Control: org.eclipse.jetty/jetty-server: Jetty ThreadLimitHandler.getRemote() vulnerable to remote DoS attacks [amq-st-2] \"(CVE-2024-8184)\"* Zookeeper, Kafka : org.eclipse.jetty/jetty-servlets: Jetty DOS vulnerability on DosFilter [amq-st-2] \"(CVE-2024-9823)\"* Zookeeper, Kafka, Drain Cleaner, Cruise Control: Apache Commons IO: Possible denial of service attack on untrusted input to XmlStreamReader \"(CVE-2024-47554)\"* Kafka: (com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java@3.23.4). Denial of Service (DoS) describes a family of attacks, all aimed at making a system inaccessible to its intended and legitimate users \"(CVE-2024-7254)\"\"Drain Cleaner: Awaiting Analysis(CVE-2024-29025)\"* Kroxylicoius: When establishing the connection with the upstream Kafka server using a TLS secured connection, Kroxylicious fails to properly verify the server's hostname, resulting in an insecure connection. For a successful attack to be performed, the attacker needs to perform a Man-in-the-Middle attack or compromise any external systems, such as DNS or network routing configuration. \"(CVE-2024-8285)\"Solution:https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258CVEs:CVE-2024-7254References:https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#moderatehttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2272907https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2308606https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2313454https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2316271https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2318564https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2318565https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ASUI-91https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-2632https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-3288https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-4019https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-5199https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-5669https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-5674https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-5740https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-5789https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-5843https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-5850https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-5863https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-5865https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-5915https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-6028https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-6032https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-6129https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-6183https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-6205https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-6225https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-6341https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-6421https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQST-6422https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQSTPR-43

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9571-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9566-03 - An update for libsoup is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Telecommunications Update Service, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions. Issues addressed include a HTTP request smuggling vulnerability.

    The following advisory data is extracted from:https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2024/rhsa-2024_9566.jsonRed Hat officially shut down their mailing list notifications October 10, 2023.  Due to this, Packet Storm has recreated the below data as a reference point to raise awareness.  It must be noted that due to an inability to easily track revision updates without crawling Red Hat's archive, these advisories are single notifications and we strongly suggest that you visit the Red Hat provided links to ensure you have the latest information available if the subject matter listed pertains to your environment.- Packet Storm Staff====================================================================Red Hat Security AdvisorySynopsis:           Important: libsoup security updateAdvisory ID:        RHSA-2024:9566-03Product:            Red Hat Enterprise LinuxAdvisory URL:       https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9566Issue date:         2024-11-13Revision:           03CVE Names:          CVE-2024-52530====================================================================Summary: An update for libsoup is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Telecommunications Update Service, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions.Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE link(s) in the References section.Description:The libsoup packages provide an HTTP client and server library for GNOME.Security Fix(es):* libsoup: HTTP request smuggling via stripping null bytes from the ends of header names (CVE-2024-52530)For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Solution:https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258CVEs:CVE-2024-52530References:https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#importanthttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2325284

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9566-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9559-03 - An update for libsoup is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. Issues addressed include a HTTP request smuggling vulnerability.

    The following advisory data is extracted from:https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2024/rhsa-2024_9559.jsonRed Hat officially shut down their mailing list notifications October 10, 2023.  Due to this, Packet Storm has recreated the below data as a reference point to raise awareness.  It must be noted that due to an inability to easily track revision updates without crawling Red Hat's archive, these advisories are single notifications and we strongly suggest that you visit the Red Hat provided links to ensure you have the latest information available if the subject matter listed pertains to your environment.- Packet Storm Staff====================================================================Red Hat Security AdvisorySynopsis:           Important: libsoup security updateAdvisory ID:        RHSA-2024:9559-03Product:            Red Hat Enterprise LinuxAdvisory URL:       https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9559Issue date:         2024-11-13Revision:           03CVE Names:          CVE-2024-52530====================================================================Summary: An update for libsoup is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE link(s) in the References section.Description:The libsoup packages provide an HTTP client and server library for GNOME.Security Fix(es):* libsoup: infinite loop while reading websocket data (CVE-2024-52532)* libsoup: HTTP request smuggling via stripping null bytes from the ends of header names (CVE-2024-52530)For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Solution:https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258CVEs:CVE-2024-52530References:https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#importanthttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2325276https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2325284

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9559-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9554-03 - An update for firefox is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. Issues addressed include cross site scripting, denial of service, spoofing, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.

The following advisory data is extracted from:

https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2024/rhsa-2024_9554.json

Red Hat officially shut down their mailing list notifications October 10, 2023.  Due to this, Packet Storm has recreated the below data as a reference point to raise awareness.  It must be noted that due to an inability to easily track revision updates without crawling Red Hat's archive, these advisories are single notifications and we strongly suggest that you visit the Red Hat provided links to ensure you have the latest information available if the subject matter listed pertains to your environment.

- Packet Storm Staff

====================================================================  
Red Hat Security Advisory

Synopsis:           Important: firefox security update  
Advisory ID:        RHSA-2024:9554-03  
Product:            Red Hat Enterprise Linux  
Advisory URL:       https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9554  
Issue date:         2024-11-13  
Revision:           03  
CVE Names:          CVE-2024-9680  
====================================================================

Summary: 

An update for firefox is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.

Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE link(s) in the References section.

Description:

Mozilla Firefox is an open-source web browser, designed for standards compliance, performance, and portability.

Security Fix(es):

* firefox: Use-after-free in Animation timeline (128.3.1 ESR Chemspill) (CVE-2024-9680)

* firefox: thunderbird: History interface could have been used to cause a Denial of Service condition in the browser (CVE-2024-10464)

* firefox: thunderbird: XSS due to Content-Disposition being ignored in multipart/x-mixed-replace response (CVE-2024-10461)

* firefox: thunderbird: Permission leak via embed or object elements (CVE-2024-10458)

* firefox: thunderbird: Use-after-free in layout with accessibility (CVE-2024-10459)

* firefox: thunderbird: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 132, Thunderbird 132, Firefox ESR 128.4, and Thunderbird 128.4 (CVE-2024-10467)

* firefox: thunderbird: Clipboard \"paste\" button persisted across tabs (CVE-2024-10465)

* firefox: DOM push subscription message could hang Firefox (CVE-2024-10466)

* firefox: thunderbird: Cross origin video frame leak (CVE-2024-10463)

* firefox: thunderbird: Origin of permission prompt could be spoofed by long URL (CVE-2024-10462)

* firefox: thunderbird: Confusing display of origin for external protocol handler prompt (CVE-2024-10460)

For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Solution:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258

CVEs:

CVE-2024-9680

References:

https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#important  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2317442  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322424  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322425  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322428  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322429  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322433  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322434  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322438  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322439  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322440  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322444

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9554-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9552-03 - An update for thunderbird is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. Issues addressed include cross site scripting, denial of service, spoofing, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.

The following advisory data is extracted from:

https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2024/rhsa-2024_9552.json

Red Hat officially shut down their mailing list notifications October 10, 2023.  Due to this, Packet Storm has recreated the below data as a reference point to raise awareness.  It must be noted that due to an inability to easily track revision updates without crawling Red Hat's archive, these advisories are single notifications and we strongly suggest that you visit the Red Hat provided links to ensure you have the latest information available if the subject matter listed pertains to your environment.

- Packet Storm Staff

====================================================================  
Red Hat Security Advisory

Synopsis:           Important: thunderbird security update  
Advisory ID:        RHSA-2024:9552-03  
Product:            Red Hat Enterprise Linux  
Advisory URL:       https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9552  
Issue date:         2024-11-13  
Revision:           03  
CVE Names:          CVE-2024-9680  
====================================================================

Summary: 

An update for thunderbird is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.

Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE link(s) in the References section.

Description:

Mozilla Thunderbird is a standalone mail and newsgroup client.

Security Fix(es):

* firefox: Use-after-free in Animation timeline (128.3.1 ESR Chemspill) (CVE-2024-9680)

* firefox: thunderbird: History interface could have been used to cause a Denial of Service condition in the browser (CVE-2024-10464)

* firefox: thunderbird: XSS due to Content-Disposition being ignored in multipart/x-mixed-replace response (CVE-2024-10461)

* firefox: thunderbird: Permission leak via embed or object elements (CVE-2024-10458)

* firefox: thunderbird: Use-after-free in layout with accessibility (CVE-2024-10459)

* firefox: thunderbird: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 132, Thunderbird 132, Firefox ESR 128.4, and Thunderbird 128.4 (CVE-2024-10467)

* firefox: thunderbird: Clipboard \"paste\" button persisted across tabs (CVE-2024-10465)

* firefox: DOM push subscription message could hang Firefox (CVE-2024-10466)

* firefox: thunderbird: Cross origin video frame leak (CVE-2024-10463)

* firefox: thunderbird: Origin of permission prompt could be spoofed by long URL (CVE-2024-10462)

* firefox: thunderbird: Confusing display of origin for external protocol handler prompt (CVE-2024-10460)

For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Solution:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258

CVEs:

CVE-2024-9680

References:

https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#important  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2317442  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322424  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322425  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322428  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322429  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322433  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322434  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322438  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322439  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322440  
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322444

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9552-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9547-03 - An update for krb5 is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support.

    The following advisory data is extracted from:https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2024/rhsa-2024_9547.jsonRed Hat officially shut down their mailing list notifications October 10, 2023.  Due to this, Packet Storm has recreated the below data as a reference point to raise awareness.  It must be noted that due to an inability to easily track revision updates without crawling Red Hat's archive, these advisories are single notifications and we strongly suggest that you visit the Red Hat provided links to ensure you have the latest information available if the subject matter listed pertains to your environment.- Packet Storm Staff====================================================================Red Hat Security AdvisorySynopsis:           Important: krb5 security updateAdvisory ID:        RHSA-2024:9547-03Product:            Red Hat Enterprise LinuxAdvisory URL:       https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9547Issue date:         2024-11-13Revision:           03CVE Names:          CVE-2024-3596====================================================================Summary: An update for krb5 is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support.Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE link(s) in the References section.Description:Kerberos is a network authentication system, which can improve the security of your network by eliminating the insecure practice of sending passwords over the network in unencrypted form. It allows clients and servers to authenticate to each other with the help of a trusted third party, the Kerberos key distribution center (KDC).Security Fix(es):* freeradius: forgery attack (CVE-2024-3596)For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Solution:https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258CVEs:CVE-2024-3596References:https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#importanthttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2263240

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-9547-03

If the government truly wants to protect the US's most vital assets, it must rethink its cybersecurity policies and prioritize proactive, coordinated, and enforceable measures.

Jeffrey Wells, Visiting Fellow, National Security Institute at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School

November 14, 2024

6 Min Read

Source: Sergey Borisov via Alamy Stock Photo

COMMENTARY

The recent revelations about the Salt Typhoon cyber-espionage group breaching major US telecommunications companies, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, lay bare a systemic vulnerability in America's approach to cybersecurity. This incident is not just an isolated attack; it's an indictment of the US government's inadequate response to the increasing cyber threats posed by state-backed entities like China. Despite years of warnings and multiple high-profile breaches, the government's cybersecurity posture remains reactionary, fragmented, and underwhelming.  

**The Critical Failures in US Cybersecurity Strategy**

Salt Typhoon's targeting of systems used for government intelligence collection, including those integral to surveillance and wiretapping capabilities, is a brazen assault on America's most sensitive digital infrastructure. It exposes a critical flaw: the lack of robust, proactive measures to secure such vital systems. How did a foreign state-backed group infiltrate and potentially remain undetected in these systems for months? The answer lies in insufficient federal oversight, underinvestment in cutting-edge defenses, and an overreliance on private companies to self-police. 

US telecom giants have historically enjoyed light regulatory oversight, often lobbying for fewer obligations and responsibilities. The government, in turn, has adopted a laissez-faire approach, trusting these corporations to manage their cybersecurity. This model is fundamentally flawed. When private entities prioritize profits over robust security measures, it opens the door for adversaries like Salt Typhoon to exploit weak points. The compromised systems at Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies illustrate the risks of letting corporations with such immense national security implications operate without stringent and enforceable cybersecurity standards. 

**Lawmakers' Outrage: Too Little, Too Late**

In the wake of the Salt Typhoon breach, US lawmakers have begun demanding answers from the affected companies, calling for greater accountability and urging federal regulators to impose stricter standards. While this post-breach outrage may seem like a strong response, it's another chapter in the reactive cycle that defines American cybersecurity policy. Rather than addressing systemic vulnerabilities before they are exploited, federal agencies and lawmakers are again playing catch-up. 

The reality is that sophisticated state-backed actors like Salt Typhoon have likely been probing and compromising critical US infrastructure for years, undetected and unchallenged. The question is not just why this breach happened but why the US government consistently finds itself responding after the fact. The issue goes beyond the individual companies breached — this pattern reflects a more significant failure in Washington to develop a proactive, cohesive, well-resourced cybersecurity strategy.

**The Illusion of Federal Oversight**

Federal authorities, including the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), are reportedly investigating the extent of these breaches. However, these investigations often lack the teeth and reach necessary to effect real change. Despite the resources and expertise within agencies like CISA, they are limited in their power to enforce compliance or impose significant penalties on corporations that fail to meet cybersecurity benchmarks. This hands-off approach only emboldens adversaries who know that American companies are not adequately protected and that the government's response mechanisms are limited. 

Further, the fragmented nature of federal oversight complicates a comprehensive defense strategy. With multiple agencies sharing responsibility — yet lacking a unified and coordinated approach — gaps in response capabilities are inevitable. The breaches at Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies should serve as a wake-up call: The current oversight model is failing to keep pace with the sophistication of state-backed cyber threats. 

**The Need for a Paradigm Shift**

The US must abandon its outdated and ineffective approach to cybersecurity regulation to address these vulnerabilities. Here are key steps the government should take: 

*   Mandatory federal standards and penalties: Telecom companies are critical to national security. They must be held to federal standards that are not just recommendations but legal obligations, with meaningful penalties for non-compliance. The government cannot leave the protection of such vital infrastructure to the discretion of profit-driven entities. 
    
*   A unified cyber defense agency: The United States must streamline its response by creating a centralized agency with the power and authority to coordinate and enforce cybersecurity measures across the public and private sectors. The current patchwork of agencies is insufficient in an era where cyber threats know no borders or jurisdictions. 
    
*   Investment in advanced detection and response capabilities: The government must invest heavily in advanced technologies that provide real-time monitoring and automated response capabilities. Relying on companies to detect and report breaches months after they occur is unacceptable when adversaries can inflict catastrophic damage in seconds. 
    
*   Active cyber deterrence: The US must adopt a more aggressive cyber-deterrence strategy. The current approach of merely investigating breaches after the fact does not dissuade adversaries. It's time for the government to develop and deploy offensive cyber capabilities that signal a clear and present cost for any attempt to infiltrate US systems. 
    

**The Cost of Complacency**

The Salt Typhoon breach is just the latest chapter in a series of cyber-espionage incidents that have exposed the inadequacies of the US cybersecurity framework. If this pattern of complacency and reactionary policy continues, it won't be long before another attack not only compromises intelligence-gathering capabilities but potentially cripples critical infrastructure. The stakes are too high for lawmakers and federal agencies to continue operating with the exact amount of inertia and neglect. 

If Washington truly wants to protect the nation's most vital assets, it must rethink its cybersecurity policies and prioritize proactive, coordinated, and enforceable measures. Otherwise, the US will continue to react to — rather than prevent — attacks that undermine its national security and global standing. 

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**About the Author**

Visiting Fellow, National Security Institute at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School

Jeffrey Wells is a distinguished cybersecurity, technology, and geopolitical risk leader with over 35 years of experience. His expertise is crucial in addressing cyber threats with significant geopolitical and security implications. Wells is a Visiting Fellow at George Mason University's Cyber and Tech Center (CTC) and a Truman National Security Project Defense Council Fellow.

He has extensive experience helping organizations design and operationalize cyber resiliency strategies, programs, incident response, and instituting business continuity worldwide.

As a founding partner of the NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and a Visiting Fellow at the National Security Institute, Jeffrey is proficient in deploying and operationalizing cybersecurity standards and best practices in the full spectrum of IT/OT and infrastructure ecosystems.

Washington's Cybersecurity Storm of Complacency

Google has revealed that bad actors are leveraging techniques like landing page cloaking to conduct scams by impersonating legitimate sites.
"Cloaking is specifically designed to prevent moderation systems and teams from reviewing policy-violating content which enables them to deploy the scam directly to users," Laurie Richardson, VP and Head of Trust and Safety at Google, said.
"The landing

Google Warns of Rising Cloaking Scams, AI-Driven Fraud, and Crypto Schemes

A malvertising campaign using an old school trick was found pushing to different ad blockers.

Despite the countermeasures some services are taking against well-known ad blockers, lots of people now use one. This is no doubt due to increased privacy concerns around online tracking, along with the growing number of ads per site.

And where there is money to be made, you’ll find social engineering and affiliates.

In a campaign predominantly used on media websites, we found a misleading ad that promised visitors some content they might be interested in.

When we followed the link, we ran into one of the oldest tricks in a malvertiser’s playbook—the website told us we needed something extra in order to be able to view the content.

In the olden days, that something extra used to be video codecs or specific video players, but now we’ll be told we need a browser extension to “continue watching in safe mode.”

Following the prompt to install Adblock Pro we found that the whole trick was set up to promote another blocker called Push Notifications Blocker.

This one is a bit demanding when it comes to the permissions it claims to need. This isn’t always a reason for alarm (we have to ask for certain permissions to enable Malwarebytes Browser Guard effectively, for example), but is something to keep an eye on.

The prompt shown below demonstrates what the extension is supposed to do.

The extension provides information about the current status of the notifications permission of the website and gives the user control to change it or keep the current setting.

But using this extension soon shows some side effects. The browser becomes extremely slow, and other users have reported redirects happening at unexpected moments, and search results that looked off because they weren’t done with the intended search engine.

A further investigation convinced us that this extension should be classified as adware. What puzzled us is that the exact same trick on the same domain was used to promote other Chrome extensions that promised to block ads, and those extensions have earned the trust of many users.

To us, this looks like a campaign executed by an affiliate, a company that promotes products or services from another company. If someone buys something through the affiliate’s efforts, the affiliate earns a commission.

Certainly the irony of an ad blocker being promoted in a malvertising campaign was not lost on us.

Malwarebytes detects Push Notifications Blocker as Adware.Redirector.

Malwarebytes Premium Security and Malwarebytes Browser Guard block recommendedchain\[.\]com.

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