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SANS ISC Stormcast, Jan 13, 2025: Defender Updates, Ivanti RCE, Apple USB-C Hack and more

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SANS Daily Network Security Podcast (Stormcast) for Monday, January 13th, 2025
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In today's episode, we cover the latest updates in cybersecurity:

Windows Defender Enhances Chrome Extension Detection
Microsoft's Defender now catalogs Chrome extensions to identify malicious ones. Learn how this improves enterprise security.
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Windows%20Defender%20Chrome%20Extension%20Detection/31574

Multi-OLE Analysis in Malicious Documents
A look at how attackers embed OLE files in Office documents to evade detection and the tools to combat it.
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Multi-OLE/31580

Ivanti Connect Secure RCE Vulnerability (CVE-2025-0282)
Details of a critical vulnerability affecting Ivanti products and the patching timelines.
https://labs.watchtowr.com/exploitation-walkthrough-and-techniques-ivanti-connect-secure-rce-cve-2025-0282/

Apple USB-C Controller Compromised
Researchers hacked Apple’s ACE3 USB-C controller, highlighting hardware security challenges.
https://cybersecuritynews.com/apples-new-usb-c-controller-hacked/


IRS Pushes for IP PIN Enrollment
Protect yourself from tax-related identity theft by securing your IP PIN for the 2025 tax season.
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-encourages-all-taxpayers-to-sign-up-for-an-ip-pin-for-the-2025-tax-season