Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Organizations are not only focused on protecting data and assets but also on measuring the effectiveness of their security strategies. This article explores the most important KPIs in cybersecurity, providing a framework for organizations to assess, monitor, and enhance their security posture….
Introduction to Memory Forensics Memory forensics is a specialized field within digital forensics that involves the analysis of a computer’s volatile memory (RAM) to extract evidence of system activity, running processes, network connections, and other crucial information that is lost when a system is powered down. Unlike traditional disk forensics, which focuses on analyzing static…
The “Windows Downdate” vulnerability, identified and demonstrated by researcher Anon Leviev, is a downgrade attack technique that leverages Windows Update mechanisms to reintroduce older, vulnerable versions of system files. By circumventing normal update verification checks, this attack allows malicious actors to downgrade essential system components like the Windows kernel, Hyper-V hypervisor, and other critical drivers,…
Post-exploitation in red teaming involves navigating and exploiting a compromised system to achieve deeper control and further access to sensitive data and networks. This phase follows initial access and lateral movement, focusing on persistence, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration. Key techniques include system enumeration to gather information such as running processes, installed software, and user…
“ROP Gadget Unleashed” delves into the intricacies of Return-Oriented Programming (ROP) and its significance in modern exploitation techniques. The article elucidates how attackers leverage existing code snippets, or “gadgets,” within a program’s memory to craft malicious payloads, thus circumventing traditional security mechanisms like Data Execution Prevention (DEP). By chaining these gadgets together, which typically end…
Introduction from raidforum to intelxbroker Threat intelligence and OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) are powerful tools in identifying individuals behind online aliases or nicknames, especially within hacker forums like BreachForums. OSINT relies on the analysis of publicly available data, such as social media profiles, posts, and online interactions, to uncover hidden identities. In the case of…
Overview System Binary Proxy Execution leverages legitimate Windows binaries (e.g., rundll32.exe, mshta.exe) to execute malicious code. These binaries are trusted by the OS, allowing attackers to bypass security controls like antivirus and application whitelisting by using these tools to proxy malicious actions. Historical Context This technique gained prominence as security defenses improved. Traditional malware detection…
1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) 1.1 What is AI? Artificial Intelligence (AI) involves the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, particularly computer systems. These processes include learning (acquiring information and rules for using the information), reasoning (using rules to reach approximate or definite conclusions), and self-correction. AI can handle tasks that typically require…
Section 1: Understanding LLMs and Their Role in Bug Bounty Hunting Introduction to Large Language Models Overview of what LLMs are Large Language Models (LLMs) are advanced AI models trained on vast amounts of text data. They can understand, generate, and manipulate human language. LLMs, like GPT-4, are designed to predict the next word in…
DLL hijacking is a technique where an attacker exploits the way applications load Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs) in Windows. When an application is launched, it searches for necessary DLLs in specific directories. If an attacker places a malicious DLL with the same name as a legitimate one in a directory that’s searched first, the application…
Red teamers, who are cybersecurity professionals specializing in emulating potential attackers to test the defenses of an organization, rely on a variety of gadgets and devices to conduct their activities. The Hacker’s Hardware Toolkit on GitHub, curated by yadox666, offers an extensive list of such tools, emphasizing their practical applications in security assessments. Among the…
Wireless Technology and Frequency Spectrum Overview Understanding the frequency spectrum and its various applications is crucial for professionals working with wireless technologies. This document outlines the frequency ranges and associated technologies, providing insights into their usage and characteristics. Frequency Bands and Technologies Tools and Commands To work effectively with these frequencies and technologies, various tools…