SANS Stormcast Thursday, August 28th, 2025: Launching Shellcode; NX Compromise; Volt Typhoon Report

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SANS Stormcast Thursday, August 28th, 2025: Launching Shellcode; NX Compromise; Volt Typhoon Report

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Interesting Technique to Launch a Shellcode
Xavier came across malware that PowerShell and the CallWindowProcA() API to launch code.
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Interesting%20Technique%20to%20Launch%20a%20Shellcode/32238
NX Compromised to Steal Wallets and Credentials
The popular open source NX build package was compromised. Code was added that uses the help of AI tools like Claude and Gemini to steal credentials from affected systems
https://semgrep.dev/blog/2025/security-alert-nx-compromised-to-steal-wallets-and-credentials/
Countering Chinese State-Sponsored Actors Compromise of Networks Worldwide to Feed the Global Espionage System
Several law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies worldwide collaborated to release a detailed report on the recent Volt Typhoon incident.
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa25-239a

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