Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
An Indicator of Compromise is like a clue, I see a magnifying glass here. An artifact, a little piece of forensic data that’s…
Month: October 2023
Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
So, you know, everyone has their own style, right? The way they dress the way they walk what they do. And if…
Cyber Kill Chain Methodology
The figure shows the cyber kill chain. It sounds mysterious but actually it’s not that mysterious. We have reconnaissance, weaponization, delivery, exploitation, installation, command, and…
UNDERSTANDING NEED FOR SECURITY
What is information security? While we have information, information is actually different than data. Information has meaning, and as such…
Fake friends and followers on social media – and how to spot them
One of the biggest threats to watch out for on social media is fraud perpetrated by people who aren’t who…
PenTest Edition: Go from Beginner to Advanced with nmap
Network Mapper, otherwise known as “Nmap,” is a powerful open-source program, perfect for conducting reconnaissance and enumeration. Yes, Nmap is…
How to Find Open/Blocked TCP/UDP ports?
Which Ports Are Usually Open By Default? There are a LOT of ports. A port number can be anything from…
How to tell if your smartphone is spying on you
Even with the virtual assistant turned off, most of us have suspected our mobile phone is listening to our private conversations. While…
Cases Solved Through Digital Forensics
Digital forensics is a process often used in criminal investigations. It involves collecting digital evidence from various devices, tools, or…
Malware and its types
Any malicious software intended to harm or exploit any programmable device, service, or network is referred to as malware. Cybercriminals…