Conference Video – Internet-Scale File Analysis

Malicious file analysis is well beyond the days when the humble PE32 file was all researchers needed to contend with. The use of malicious PDF, Office, and other files present a far more diverse threat than our defensive tools were originally designed to handle. To make matters worse, the sheer volume of files over time Read More …

Cloud Penetration Testing for Traditional Hackers | Nick Frichette

An introduction to cloud penetration testing on AWS, tailored for those familiar with traditional web and network penetration testing. It highlights critical areas and potential pitfalls in AWS security, using practical attack scenarios to illustrate key concepts. The discussion covers common vulnerabilities like leaky S3 buckets and misconfigured resource-based policies, emphasizing the importance of securing Read More …

What are LISP worlds?

Lisp (programming language) is a family of programming languages that originated in the 1950s, known for its unique syntax and strong support for symbolic computation and artificial intelligence, with dialects like Common Lisp and Scheme still used today. [1, 2, 3] Here’s a more detailed look at Lisp: Key Features and Concepts: [1, 4] Symbolic Computation: Lisp excels at manipulating symbols Read More …

Peter Thiel Thinks You’re Dumb

Peter Thiel Thinks You’re Dumb The author emphasizes that the true divide is not between political parties, but between the wealthy elite and the working class. They pledge solidarity with teachers, union organizers, state college graduates, and any individuals, regardless of their background, who are willing to fight against this perceived injustice. The author’s central Read More …

MTU – Maximum Transmission Unit

Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a fundamental concept in networking that refers to the largest size of a packet or frame that can be sent over a network. This size is specified in octets, which are eight-bit bytes. Understanding MTU is crucial for new networking students, as it plays a significant role in the efficiency Read More …

Understanding Cisco Platform Exchange Grid

Cisco Platform Exchange Grid (pxGrid) is an innovative framework designed to enhance collaboration among security products by enabling them to share data seamlessly. Built on a Publish-Subscribe model, pxGrid allows data providers to publish information to specific topics, while consumers can subscribe to those topics to receive relevant updates. This architecture fosters a more integrated Read More …