The Internet of Things, commonly known as IoT, refers to a network of physical objects or “things” that are connected to the internet and can communicate with each other. These objects can range from everyday household items to sophisticated industrial machines. The key idea behind IoT is that these devices can collect and share data, Read More …
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Conference Video – Why We are Not Building a Defendable Internet
In IT security, offensive problems are technical – but most defensive problems are political and organisational. Attackers have the luxury to focus only on the technical aspects of their work, while defenders have to navigate complex political and regulatory environments. In a previous talk (“Rearchitecting a defendable internet”) I discussed what technical measures would yield Read More …
DDoS – Distributed Denial of Service
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic. DDoS attacks are executed using multiple compromised computer systems, often referred to as a botnet, which are controlled by the attacker. These botnets Read More …
Conference Video – Deep Web – what to do and what not to do
Presented at the Cysinfo 9th Quarterly Meetup on 19th November 2016 at Bangalore Presentation Link
Don’t track my kids
A blurb of a post this time, but something I want to make sure everyone is aware of. Remember, Remember If your kids are a member Then they became the product and the future is out of luck Don’t track my kids We need to make sure our kids get a chance to be kids, Read More …
BGP: The Backbone of Internet Routing and Its Security Challenges
In the vast and interconnected world of the Internet, one of the most critical protocols ensuring the flow of data is Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). BGP is the routing protocol that enables different autonomous systems to communicate and exchange routing information. Without BGP, the Internet as we know it would not be able to function, Read More …
UPnP – Its Role in Modern Online Gaming
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols that simplifies the process of connecting devices on a network. While its primary purpose is to streamline device discovery and communication, UPnP plays a significant role in enhancing the online gaming experience. This article delves into what UPnP is, how it works, and its Read More …
HTTP: The Foundation of the World Wide Web
The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a cornerstone of the internet and the World Wide Web. It enables the seamless exchange of information between devices, making web browsing, data sharing, and online interactions possible. This article explores what HTTP is, how it works, and why it is essential for the modern internet. What is HTTP? Read More …
Hacker Video – Fyodor – Nmap: Scanning The Internet – Defcon 16
Oldie but one of my favorites The Nmap Security Scanner was built to efficiently scan large networks, but Nmap’s author Fyodor took this to a new level by scanning millions of Internet hosts as part of the World scan project. He presents the most interesting findings and empirical statistics from these scans, along with practical Read More …