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iOS Malware- WSWiR Episode 104

April 25, 2014 By Corey Nachreiner

Apple Updates, Reappearing Backdoors, and iOS Malware

If you looking for a quick security news round up, subscribe to this weekly Infosec vlog. Today, I cover a number of Apple stories, from the latests patches to iOS malware; I warn about a supposedly fixed router backdoor that has re-appeared; and I talk about the trend of governments withholding zero day exploits. Watch the video below for the details, and check out the References for more information and news. Here’s a bonus security tip;  If you jump out a plane (like I did), take a parachute! Have a great weekend. (Episode Runtime: 7:38) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfJbCaLlFns

Episode References:

  • iOS malware affects jailbroken devices
    • First Reddit post on unflod.dylib – Reddit
    • Saurik (Cydia creator) describes how to remove unflod – Reddit
    • Blog post on unflod “Baby Panda” – Sektioneins
  • Apple releases iOS, OS X, and Apple TV security updates – WGSC
  • Ex-Apple security researcher criticizes Apple’s patching strategy – Forbes
  • Sercomm hides router backdoor instead of fixing it – Geek.com
  • 19-yr old arrested for the Heartbleed tax id hack – Business Insider
  • Presentation describing re-discovered router backdoor [PDF] – Synacktiv
  • FBI uses Sabu to attack web sites in other countries – NYTimes
  • FBI does not disclose 0day flaw in Plesk web control panel – Ars Technica

Extras:

  • Lots of great info in Verizon’s latest Data Breach report – Verizon
  • Apple also fixes Heartbleed flaw in Airport Extreme and Time Machine – Engadget
  • Security vendor alleges that out-dated Amazon VMs lead to hack – Network World
  • Ships also susceptible to cyber attack – Business Insider
  • Russian Android SMS trojan making moves in US – Computer World
  • Hundreds of users send malicious tweets – Ars Technica
  • FBI warns health care providers about cyber attacks – Reuters
  • Researchers show vulnerabilities in satellite communication systems – The Register
  • Latest Parallels Plesk control panel vulnerability– Seclists
  • Interesting 0day vulnerability in Web scanning security tool – An7isec
  • How The Silk Road bounced back from its government hack and takedown – Motherload

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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