This article discusses how AI can be leveraged for ethical hacking to escalate vulnerabilities in web applications. The author shares a personal experience of using ChatGPT to conduct mass reconnaissance, identify SQL injection vulnerabilities, and successfull…
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This article is a beginner-friendly guide on using Linux commands and tools, focusing on a room titled “Ninja Skills” from the TryHackMe platform. It covers the process of searching for files, analyzing file properties, and leveraging command-line utilities li…
This blog discusses the operational methodologies for obtaining primary refresh tokens (PRT) from Entra ID joined hosts, which can potentially allow unauthorized access to MFA-protected resources. The content emphasizes situational awareness, token manipulatio…
This article discusses Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) certificate templates and their role in managing digital certificates for users, computers, and services. It highlights vulnerabilities arising from misconfigured templates that can be exploi…
ReadGMSAPassword is a technique where attackers exploit misconfigured Group Managed Service Accounts (gMSA) in Active Directory to access their passwords, enabling lateral movement and privilege escalation. Attackers can utilize these credentials for various m…
This article explains the exploitation of Alternate Data Streams (ADS) in Windows, detailing how attackers can hide malicious payloads and backdoors within legitimate files to evade detection. The piece walks through creating and executing commands that levera…
This article provides a first-hand account of the White Knight Labs’ Offensive Development Practitioner Certification course focused on malware development. The author shares personal experiences with burnout in the cybersecurity field before deciding to enrol…
This write-up details a Windows Privilege Escalation exercise using Hack The Box’s Arctic machine, showcasing steps taken from initial reconnaissance with Nmap to exploiting Adobe ColdFusion 8 for privilege escalation. The author emphasizes the importance of a…
The article discusses the utilization of XPC (Cross-Process Communication) in macOS applications, highlighting its vulnerabilities and the significance of using tools like Frida for dynamic analysis. As macOS transitions to ARM architecture, the article explor…
This article discusses bypassing User Account Control (UAC) in Windows using the UACMe tool, developed by @hfire0x. It explains UAC’s purpose in Windows security and details the steps to exploit its vulnerabilities, specifically for educational purposes. Affec…
The article discusses the evolution of cyber threats in the modern digital era, comparing real-world scenarios to movie plots, such as “Die Hard 4.0” and “Skyfall.” It highlights the increasing complexity of ransomware attacks, supply chain hacks, and insider …
This content explores the significance of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) in improving organizational security and understanding the threat landscape. It delves into the motivations of various types of threat actors, their tactics, and how to effectively mitig…
This article explores Russia’s cognitive warfare tactics, rooted in Soviet KGB doctrines, and their modern adaptations involving disinformation and cyber operations. It presents strategies to counter these tactics, including targeted cyber retaliation and stra…
This article discusses strategies to counter China’s use of state-sponsored proxies in hybrid warfare. It analyzes the threats posed by these proxies, such as cyber groups and political influence networks, and outlines a comprehensive approach utilizing framew…
John the Ripper is a powerful hash-cracking tool that efficiently cracks various hash types such as Windows authentication hashes, /etc/shadow hashes, and password-protected files. Through practical tasks, users learn the syntax, features, and methods to condu…