The LLMNR Poisoning Attack In today’s interconnected world, network security is more crucial than ever. One vulnerability is LLMNR (Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution) Poisoning attacks. These attacks allow malicious actors to intercept and manipulate network traffic, compromising sensitive information. How... Read More

In the previous walkthrough, Uncovering Hidden Threats with Splunk, we discovered that a threat actor was probing our organization’s website, froth.ly during the reconnaissance stage of their attack. We learned that they successfully accessed and downloaded an unsecured spreadsheet file... Read More

Reconnaissance is the initial phase of cyber threat hunting, where hunters gather information about the network, systems, and potential vulnerabilities. This phase is critical in identifying potential entry points for attackers and understanding the attack surface. Effective reconnaissance involves analyzing... Read More

Secure remote access is essential for system administrators and developers, and SSH (Secure Shell) keys offer a robust method for authentication. This guide will walk you through generating an SSH keypair on Kali Linux, adding it to a remote machine,... Read More

Imagine a life-or-death situation where hospital staff are tending to an emergency patient, only to discover that all systems are disabled due to a ransomware attack. This is a nightmare scenario that healthcare organizations must be prepared for. Ransomware attacks... Read More

This is a basic tutorial on how to install the free-trial version of Splunk Enterprise on your Kali Linux machine.  At the time of writing, splunk-9.3.0-51ccf43db5bd-linux-2.6-amd64.deb is the most recent kernal. Your install might be a different file name. Signup... Read More

In our increasingly digital world, protecting information is paramount. Cryptography algorithms form the backbone of this security, scrambling data to ensure confidentiality and integrity. This article dives deep into the world of cryptography algorithms, exploring their types, uses, strengths, and... Read More

Kali Linux, a powerhouse for penetration testing and security auditing, can now be at your fingertips within a safe and controlled environment on your Windows machine. Here’s how to install Kali Linux on a virtual machine using VMware Workstation Player,... Read More

Data. It’s the lifeblood of our digital world, and keeping it safe is paramount. But with ever-growing storage needs and the constant threat of drive failure, traditional single disks just don’t cut it anymore. Enter RAID, the guardian angel of... Read More

VPNs are like suits of armor for your online data, but just like armor, there are different types, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Let’s delve into the most common VPN protocols and see which one best suits your... Read More