SANS Stormcast Tuesday, January 20th, 2026: Scans Against LLMs; NTLM Rainbow Table; OOB MSFT Patch (#)

SANS Stormcast Tuesday, January 20th, 2026: Scans Against LLMs; NTLM Rainbow Table; OOB MSFT Patch (#)

Author: Johannes B. Ullrich January 20, 2026 Duration: 6:00
SANS Stormcast Tuesday, January 20th, 2026: Scans Against LLMs; NTLM Rainbow Table; OOB MSFT Patch "How many states are there in the United States?" Attackers are actively scanning for LLMs, fingerprinting them using the query "How many states are there in the United States?". https://isc.sans.edu/diary/%22How%20many%20states%20are%20there%20in%20the%20United%20States%3F%22/32618 Closing the Door on Net-NTLMv1: Releasing Rainbow Tables to Accelerate Protocol Deprecation Mandiant is publicly releasing a comprehensive dataset of Net-NTLMv1 rainbow tables to underscore the urgency of migrating away from this outdated protocol. https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/net-ntlmv1-deprecation-rainbow-tables Out-of-band update to address issues observed with the January 2026 Windows security update Microsoft has identified issues upon installing the January 2026 Windows security update. To address these issues, an out-of-band (OOB) update was released today, January 17, 2026 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/windows-message-center keywords: Windows; patch; ntlm; rainbow table; llms; scans; llm

Each weekday morning, Johannes B. Ullrich provides a concise, actionable briefing on the shifting landscape of digital threats and defenses with SANS Internet Storm Center's Daily Network Security News Podcast. Think of it as your first cup of coffee for cybersecurity awareness-a focused, five-minute update that cuts through the noise. The content is shaped by real-time data and analysis from the SANS Internet Storm Center, enriched by questions and experiences shared directly from the community of professionals in the field. You’ll hear about emerging vulnerabilities, active exploits, and practical insights that are both late-breaking and genuinely educational, all delivered in a straightforward, no-frills manner. This podcast serves as a reliable filter, turning the overwhelming flow of security news into a clear, digestible summary that helps you understand current risks and start your day informed. It’s built on a foundation of shared knowledge, where listener contributions actively guide the discussion, making each episode a collaborative reflection of what matters right now in network security.
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