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SANS Stormcast Monday, May 18th 2025: xorsearch python functions; pwn2own Berlin; senior govt official impersonation; dynamic domain risk

SANS Stormcast Monday, May 18th 2025: xorsearch python functions; pwn2own Berlin; senior govt official impersonation; dynamic domain risk

Update: 2025-05-19
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xorsearch.py: Python Functions

Didier s xorsearch tool now supports python functions to filter output

https://isc.sans.edu/diary/xorsearch.py%3A%20Python%20Functions/31858

Pwn2Own Berlin 2025

Last weeks Pwn2Own contest in Berlin allowed researchers to demonstrate a number of new exploits with a large focus on privilege escalation and virtual machine escape.

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/blog/2025/5/17/pwn2own-berlin-2025-day-three-results

Senior US Officials Impersonated in Malicious Messaging Campaign

The FBI warns of senior US officials being impersonated in text and voice messages.

https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA250515

Scattered Spider: TTP Evolution in 2025

Pushscurity provided an update on how Scattered Spider evolved. One thing they noted was that Scattered Spider takes advantage of legit dynamic domain name systems to make detection more difficult

https://pushsecurity.com/blog/scattered-spider-ttp-evolution-in-2025/
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SANS Stormcast Monday, May 18th 2025: xorsearch python functions; pwn2own Berlin; senior govt official impersonation; dynamic domain risk

SANS Stormcast Monday, May 18th 2025: xorsearch python functions; pwn2own Berlin; senior govt official impersonation; dynamic domain risk

Dr. Johannes B. Ullrich