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In today's episode, we start by talking about the PFSYNC protocol used to synchronize firewall states to support failover. Oracle released it's quarterly critical patch update. ESET is reporting about a critical VPN supply chain attack and CISA released guidance for victims of recent Ivanti related attacks.


Catching CARP: Fishing for Firewall States in PFSync Traffic
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Catching%20CARP%3A%20Fishing%20for%20Firewall%20Stat%20es%20in%20PFSync%20Traffic/31616)**
Discover how attackers exploit PFSync traffic to manipulate firewall states. This deep dive explores vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies in network defense.

Oracle Critical Patch Update – January 2025
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2025.html)**
Oracle's January 2025 patch release addresses numerous critical vulnerabilities across their product suite. Learn about key updates and how to secure your systems.

PlushDaemon: Compromising the Supply Chain of a Korean VPN Service
https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/plushdaemon-compromises-supply-chain-korean-vpn-service/
ESET Research uncovers PlushDaemon, a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting a Korean VPN provider. Understand the implications for supply chain security.

CISA Cybersecurity Advisory: AA25-022A
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa25-022a
The latest advisory highlights active threats and mitigation strategies for critical infrastructure. Stay ahead with CISA’s guidance on emerging cyber risks.

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