SANS Stormcast Wednesday, February 18th, 2026: IR Phishing; Neenadu Android Backdoor; NiFi Bugs; LLMs Phishing; Encrypted RCS (#)

SANS Stormcast Wednesday, February 18th, 2026: IR Phishing; Neenadu Android Backdoor; NiFi Bugs; LLMs Phishing; Encrypted RCS (#)

Author: Johannes B. Ullrich February 18, 2026 Duration: 7:30
SANS Stormcast Wednesday, February 18th, 2026: IR Phishing; Neenadu Android Backdoor; NiFi Bugs; LLMs Phishing; Encrypted RCS Fake Incident Report Used in Phishing Campaign https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Fake%20Incident%20Report%20Used%20in%20Phishing%20Campaign/32722 Divide and conquer: how the new Keenadu backdoor exposed links between major Android botnets
https://securelist.com/keenadu-android-backdoor/118913/ CVE-2026-25903: Apache NiFi: Missing Authorization of Restricted Permissions for Component Updates
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q1/166 The Next Frontier of Runtime Assembly Attacks: Leveraging LLMs to Generate Phishing JavaScript in Real Time https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/real-time-malicious-javascript-through-llms/
 Encrypted RCS in iOS/iPadOS https://developer.apple.com/documentation/ios-ipados-release-notes/ios-ipados-26_4-release-notes keywords: rcs; apple; nifi; android; backdoor; phishing

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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