AIs in Love, UEFI, Fortinet, Godaddy, Juggalos, Aaran Leyland, and More. – SWN #443

Doug White

1. New UEFI Secure Boot flaw exposes systems to bootkits, patch now
2. Hackers leak configs and VPN credentials for 15,000 FortiGate devices
3. Fortinet Confirms New Zero-Day Exploitation
4. Woe Daddy: FTC raps hosting giant GoDaddy for security lapses
5. New Protocol Vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-7595/7596 & CVE-2025-23018/23019
6. Subtle makeup tweaks can outsmart facial recognition
7. Apple Intelligence: iPhone AI news alerts halted after errors
8. She Is in Love With ChatGPT

Aaran Leyland

1. DOJ confirms FBI operation that mass-deleted Chinese malware from thousands of US computers

   The article from TechCrunch highlights a significant operation by the FBI and DOJ, which successfully deleted Chinese malware from thousands of US computers. Here are some key points:

   • Operation Details: The FBI, with court authorization, removed the "PlugX" malware from over 4,200 infected computers in the US¹(https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/14/doj-confirms-fbi-operation-that-mass-deleted-chinese-malware-from-thousands-of-us-computers/).
   • Malware Origin: The malware was linked to a Chinese state-backed hacking group known as "Twill Typhoon" or "Mustang Panda"¹(https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/14/doj-confirms-fbi-operation-that-mass-deleted-chinese-malware-from-thousands-of-us-computers/).
   • Global Impact: The malware had infected millions of computers worldwide, including 3,000 in France¹(https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/14/doj-confirms-fbi-operation-that-mass-deleted-chinese-malware-from-thousands-of-us-computers/).
   • Espionage Campaign: The malware was used for espionage, collecting and staging victims' files for exfiltration¹(https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/14/doj-confirms-fbi-operation-that-mass-deleted-chinese-malware-from-thousands-of-us-computers/).

   This operation marks a significant step in combating state-sponsored cyber threats. If you have any more questions or need further details, feel free to ask!

   Source: Conversation with Copilot, 17/01/2025 (1) DOJ confirms FBI operation that mass-deleted Chinese malware from .... https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/14/doj-confirms-fbi-operation-that-mass-deleted-chinese-malware-from-thousands-of-us-computers/.