#TLSInterception

2024 SANS SOC Survey Reveals Critical Trends and Technologies in Cyber Defense

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July 9, 2024 at 05:13PM The SANS Institute has released the 2024 SOC Survey, offering insights into Security Operations Centers (SOCs). The report highlights the critical role of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technology, challenges with AI Generative technologies, and a concerning decline in TLS interception. The survey also reveals the essential activities and capabilities … Read more

Researchers Uncover Wiretapping of XMPP-Based Instant Messaging Service

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October 28, 2023 at 04:18AM New findings reveal a covert attempt to intercept traffic from the instant messaging service jabber[.]ru, using servers in Germany. The attacker used Let’s Encrypt TLS certificates to hijack encrypted connections. The wiretapping is estimated to have lasted for six months, from April to October 2023. The investigation suggests a case … Read more