SANS Stormcast Wednesday, December 17th, 2025: Beyond RC4; Forticloud SSO Vuln Exploited; FortiGate SSO Exploited; (#)

SANS Stormcast Wednesday, December 17th, 2025: Beyond RC4; Forticloud SSO Vuln Exploited; FortiGate SSO Exploited; (#)

Author: Johannes B. Ullrich December 16, 2025 Duration: 6:38
SANS Stormcast Wednesday, December 17th, 2025: Beyond RC4; Forticloud SSO Vuln Exploited; FortiGate SSO Exploited; Beyond RC4 for Windows authentication Microsoft outlined its transition plan to move away from RC4 for authentication and published guidance and tools to facilitate this change. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/blog/2025/12/03/beyond-rc4-for-windows-authentication FortiCloud SSO Login Vuln Exploited Arctic Wolf observed exploit attempts against vulnerable FortiGate appliances. https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog/arctic-wolf-observes-malicious-sso-logins-following-disclosure-cve-2025-59718-cve-2025-59719/ FrePBX Vulnerability Horizon3.ai identified three distinct vulnerabilities in FreePBX. In particular, the authentication by-pass issue should be of concern, but default FreePBX installs do not use the vulnerable web authentication feature. https://horizon3.ai/attack-research/the-freepbx-rabbit-hole-cve-2025-66039-and-others/ keywords: freepbx; fortinet; saml; rc4; microsoft

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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