ThreatWire Video Summary
The video discusses recent updates on cybersecurity issues including problems related to Apple’s new operating system, incidents with a web browser company, and changes in privacy policies of Telegram.
Key Points:
- Apple released iOS 18 and macOS Sonoma, with reports indicating widespread issues affecting security tools like Sentinel One and CrowdStrike.
- Problems with the macOS stateful firewall were identified, causing DNS failures and blocking incoming connections.
- The Browser Company, creator of the Arc browser, faced a significant security incident due to a misconfiguration in their Firebase backend, potentially allowing remote code execution.
- Telegram updated its privacy policy, now allowing user data disclosure to law enforcement in criminal cases beyond terrorism.
- Kaspersky antivirus faced backlash after automatically replacing its software with Ultra AV on user computers without consent, leading to confusion and technical issues.
- The host launched a new podcast titled “Breaking the Internet,” discussing various topics beyond cybersecurity.
Youtube Channel: Hak5
Video Published: 2024-09-25T16:00:47+00:00
Video Description:
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0:00 0 – Intro
0:08 1 – MacOS Sequoia Breaks Security
01:21 2 – Arc’s First Security Incident
02:13 3 – Telegram to Comply
02:58 4 – Kaspersky Disperskies
04:27 5 – Outro
LINKS
🔗 Story 1: MacOS Sequoia Breaks Security
https://support.eset.com/en/alert8723-network-connection-lost-after-upgrading-to-macos-15-with-eset-macos-product-v6?ref=esf
macOS firewall blocking web browsing after upgrading to Sequoia
https://forums.appleinsider.com/discussion/237698/macos-sequoia-causing-issues-with-third-party-security-tools-and-web-browsers
https://support.anydesk.com/knowledge/anydesk-on-macos
🔗 Story 2: Arc’s First Security Incident
https://arc.net/blog/CVE-2024-45489-incident-response
🔗 Story 3: Telegram to Comply
https://www.404media.co/telegram-changes-policy-says-it-will-provide-user-data-to-authorities/
🔗 Story 4: Kaspersky Disperskies
https://forum.kaspersky.com/topic/kav-ultraav-software-no-notification-automatically-installs-and-cant-remove-it-50628/?page=2#comment-187103
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaspersky-deletes-itself-installs-ultraav-antivirus-without-warning/?utm_content=buffer2fc99&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
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