Handler on Duty: Guy Bruneau
Threat Level: green
Podcast Detail
SANS Stormcast Friday, May 29th, 2026: @sans_edu research; Honeypot Log; VPN “Toad”; Silent Ransom Group
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Research Review Journal
https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt83c410d686aa5f84/blt3cff46f63887f83e/research-review-journal
https://www.sans.edu/cyber-research
Analysis of a Year of Files Uploaded to DShield Sensors
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Analysis%20of%20a%20Year%20of%20Files%20Uploaded%20to%20DShield%20Sensors/33026
The Word 'Toad' Gave Any Website Full Control of Chrome's Most Popular VPN
https://amibeingpwned.com/blog/urban-vpn-postmessage-command-injection
Silent Ransom Group Impersonating IT Personnel through Social Engineering
https://www.ic3.gov/CSA/2026/260526.pdf
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