A recent data leak from the Chinese hack-for-hire industry, analyzed by the SpyCloud Labs team, offers a rare glimpse behind the curtain of this shadowy world, providing crucial lessons for the next generation of IT professionals. The leaks, which appeared on an English-language dark web forum, involved two datasets: one from a major IT security Read More …
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All you didn’t know about the Music Business
Many people don’t realize that pop songs are often not written by the performing artists themselves, but by a team of professional songwriters, producers, and management. Professional Songwriters: The song “Manchild” was written by Amy Allen and Jack Antonoff. The host shows that both are prolific songwriters who have written numerous hit songs for major Read More …
SMB – Server Message Block
Server Message Block (SMB) is a network file sharing protocol primarily used for providing shared access to files, printers, and serial ports over a network. Originally developed by IBM in the 1980s and later enhanced by Microsoft, SMB allows applications and users to read and write to files and request services from server programs in Read More …
Building Cloud Security
I’ve seen our security mindset evolve from building a fortress around a data center to securing a border less, multi-layered cloud environment. The old approach of using fragmented, point-in-time tools is no longer tenable. To effectively protect modern cloud infrastructure, you must understand its layers and adopt a cohesive, layered security strategy. Think of your Read More …
Mr Beast weight loss video
The video features a doctor who analyzes a MrBeast video where a man named Match is challenged to lose 100 pounds in one year for a cash prize. If you are like me, you had no clue this was happening, did happen, or was even a thing. Key points from the doctor’s commentary: Weight Loss Read More …
Tools :: pqcscan
I’ve seen security paradigms shift, but few are as fundamental as the one coming from post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Our current security, built on algorithms like RSA, is strong today. But a powerful quantum computer will one day render them obsolete, creating an existential threat to all encrypted data. A sophisticated attacker can “harvest now, decrypt Read More …
Enhancing Domain Security with CAA Records
In the realm of internet security, ensuring that your domain is protected from unauthorized access and fraudulent activities is paramount. One effective way to bolster this security is through the implementation of a Certification Authority Authorization (CAA) record. A CAA record is a specific type of DNS record that designates which certificate authorities (CAs) are Read More …
Understanding URIs: The Key to Web Resources
In the digital landscape, navigating the vast array of information available online requires a systematic way to identify and access resources. Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs) are a string of characters that uniquely identifies a particular resource on the internet. What is a URI? A Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) is a standardized way to identify a Read More …
Tools :: Capa
Capa is designed to identify capabilities within executable files. This versatile tool analyzes various file types—including PE, ELF, .NET modules, shellcode, and sandbox reports—to determine a program’s functionalities, such as operating as a backdoor, installing services, or using HTTP for communication. Capa offers both a command-line interface and a web interface for interactive result inspection. Read More …
RAID – Redundant Array of Independent Disks
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drive components into a single logical unit. The primary purpose of RAID is to improve data redundancy, performance, and fault tolerance, making it a critical component in modern data storage solutions, particularly in enterprise environments. Key Concepts of Read More …