This walkthrough details the exploitation of the “Bastard” machine, a Windows-based target running an outdated version of the Drupal CMS…Continue reading on Medium »

Okay let me be real with you for a second.Continue reading on Medium »

Taking back control of your data with Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and Home Assistant.Continue reading on Medium »

A step-by-step story of reconnaissance, discovery, and responsible disclosureContinue reading on Medium »

When a user stores a file such as a PNG on the GUI\desktop environment in some Linux distributions…Continue reading on Medium »

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Putting AI’s security to the test right away— especially when your own mind pushes its limitsContinue reading on Medium »

When a cyber attack happens, someone has to see it first. Someone has to recognize that a small alert is not just noise. Someone has to…Continue reading on Medium »

According to Microsoft, threat actors are rapidly adopting AI tools to assist with phishing, reconnaissance, malware creation, and evasion techniques—raising new concerns about the speed and scale of future cyberattacks. submitted by /u/Novel_Negotiation224 [link] [comments]

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What the New U.S. Cyber Strategy Signals for the Shipbuilding IndustryContinue reading on Medium »

SQL Injection, Web Security, Database Exploitation: Step-by-step walkthrough demonstrating detection and exploitation of SQLi…Continue reading on Cyber Security Write-ups »

Is there a chance that SAP SECURITY CONSULTANTS will be replaced by AI? Is domain switching possible like into (pentesting/network sec) if I'm into SAP SECURITY now? submitted by /u/Eastern-Panic-7598 [link] [comments]

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The explosive rise of autonomous agent frameworks like CrewAI, LangChain, and OpenClaw has been intoxicating for developers.Continue reading on Medium »

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A drone strike just redefined what 'critical infrastructure' means in today’s world.Continue reading on Medium »

Hello all, I was just curious as to whether or not penetration testing is worth getting into. I'm still in high school so I know it is very early to talk about jobs and salaries but I have always been interested in cybersecurity and have taken some classes on it. I've also done some CTF's. At the moment, I'm looking into either going into cybersecurity, computer engineering, or software engineering. I just have a few questions regarding salaries since I didn't really find anything online regarding specific cybersecurity salaries at large tech or finance companies. Some roles that I would like to know about the salaries at big companies: -Pentester - SOC analyst - App security engineer - exploit developer - cloud security engineer Thank you and I apologize if my post was a bit broad or irrelevant. submitted by /u/SilverDonut3992 [link] [comments]

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How it work 1. Start EvilWAF as a proxy 2. Point your existing tool to it (sqlmap, nikto, nuclei, etc) 3. EvilWAF handles the WAF bypass automatically with its own techniques submitted by /u/Tricky-Frosting9047 [link] [comments]

Discover the self-defeating patterns that can leave you isolated and vulnerable in your golden yearsContinue reading on Medium »

Staring at traffic logs that make no sense under any framework I've used for the past decade, because what's hitting our endpoints now isn't bots in the way we used to think about bots, it's AI agents, some of which we'd actually want to let through like shopping assistants or legitimate crawlers, and some of which are clearly probing checkout flows and scraping pricing data in patterns organic enough to walk straight past our existing filters. The bot-or-not question has completely collapsed as a useful frame because the real problem is intent and trust, and nothing in our current stack gives us that granularity we’re looking for. So here we are looking for tooling that does actual intent-based classification with real session-level visibility. submitted by /u/Common_Contract4678 [link] [comments]

I've got a preliminary list (thanks, unofficial conference parties!) but it's my first time in SF for this conference. I'm not sure which would give the highest ratio of: "Decent, interesting people to talk to and learn from" "Interesting place to network in" "Vendors who aren't trying to monopolize every conversation [while having tools worth having conversations about]" I've got some recs from friends, some vendors I was interested in anyway or are in our tech stack and I want to learn more about. Still, figured I'd toss the question here for anyone else headed to RSAC. (Also [human] networking advice always welcome!) ((Also also, any sessions y'all are interested in? I've got a couple bookmarked, particularly the SANS Institute panel... Even though I usually wind up playing backdoors and breaches in the hallway...)) (((Also x3: Yes, the events you get personally invited to > open event pages, but I'm still building a network 😛))) submitted by /u/terriblehashtags [link] [comments]

We are excited to announce the upcoming ICAIC Conference 2026, scheduled to take place on JUNE 20th, 2026, in Winnipeg, Canada. Online attendance is also possible. This conference will bring together experts from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in AI-powered defense, threat detection, data protection, and digital trust. *This year, the conference theme is Securing the Future : AI, Cyber Defense, and Trust in a Digital World*. We invite researchers, scientists, and professionals to submit their abstracts and register for the conference. For more information, please visit our website:https://icaic-conferences.ca/ Stay updated on the latest conference news and developments by following our LinkedIn page: *https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-conference-on-artificial-intelligence-ai-and-cybersecurity-icaic?trk=blended-typeahead\* Subscribe now to receive updates on speaker announcements, program schedules, and more! We look forward to welcoming you to ICAIC Conference 2026 submitted by /u/SweetOriLight [link] [comments]

While looking into modern OS security models, I’ve been thinking about what I call the “Windows Trust Gap.” At a high level, it comes from how trust can propagate between processes. In Windows, when one process launches another process, the new process often inherits parts of the security context, permissions, and trust assumptions of its parent. In most situations, this behavior is necessary for compatibility and application workflows. For example, a typical execution chain might look like: User → opens a document → Microsoft Word launches → Word spawns another process (PowerShell, rundll32, mshta, etc.) Because the parent application is trusted, the operating system may initially treat the child process as part of the same trusted workflow. Attackers frequently take advantage of this design through what’s commonly known as Living-off-the-Land techniques (LOLBins), where legitimate Windows tools are used to execute malicious actions without introducing obvious malware. Some commonly abused components include: PowerShell mshta rundll32 wscript regsvr32 Instead of dropping a traditional malware binary, attackers chain together trusted system utilities that already exist on the system. This creates a subtle challenge: The system trusts the tools, but the workflow itself may be malicious. Windows has introduced multiple mitigations over the years: SmartScreen Attack Surface Reduction rules Application Control / WDAC Defender behavioral monitoring But the fundamental challenge remains tied to backward compatibility. Windows must still support decades of enterprise software that relies on these process relationships. So the question becomes: How do you enforce stricter trust boundaries without breaking legitimate workflows? From a defensive architecture perspective, this is where behavioral monitoring and process lineage analysis become critical. Tools like EDR systems often focus on process ancestry chains rather than just individual executables. For example: winword.exe └── powershell.exe └── encoded command Even though each component is legitimate, the execution pattern itself becomes the signal. I'm curious how others here think about this trade-off between compatibility and trust boundaries in Windows. submitted by /u/Old_Competition_4725 [link] [comments]

The adoption of AI coding tools is no longer a question of “if,” but “how fast.” From experimental side projects to core workflow…Continue reading on Medium »

How would you describe today’s cybersecurity? In my opinion it is a labyrinth of software control stacked vertically on top of userid/password beginnings in an unstable top heavy architecture. The cybersecurity mathematical equation is weakened by its time variant. Defence in Depth being its forte is overly complex, exponentially costly and all compounded by incidents of heavy staff burnout. My vision of new architecture proposes a base with horizontal breadth delivered by a design that transforms defence in depth to defence in breadth, a much more stable and manageable architecture. The time variant of the cybersecurity equation transforms from a weakness into a strength. The new architecture is defined by a design incorporating what we know( / have learned over time) about bad actors. These learned attributes forming the requirements for a systematic vs reactionary solution addressing the whole vs as required utilities (derivatives) of a userid/password base. An architecture that is not a complex patchwork of software never intended to operate in cognizant. And, avoidance of a never ending purchase cycle of add ons, each requiring a staffing component to configure and maintain. Userid and password was a security shell design (perimeter). A shield protecting a soft centre. The derivative addons ever since have followed this approach because the soft centre was never addressed as the problem. The centre has remained a honey pot attracting bad actors for years. The shell was an intrinsically poor design because exploitable cracks have always been needed to allow administrators and legitimate users inside. The soft centre containing valuable data and software to present it to users. The software fraught with exposures allowing bad actors through the shell. The soft centre no longer exists under the new architecture eliminating a persistent presence of a userid and password. Stores the data as meaningless, and removes the capability of software to cause exposures. One big soft centre reinforced as compartmentalized segments presented meaningfully for only a segment of time. Honey pot removed hence the incentive to attack. Intrusion attempts reduce rather than increase, removing the causes of burnout. submitted by /u/Silientium [link] [comments]

Businesses often make critical security decisions based on the vulnerabilities listed in the OWASP Top 10. This resource influences how…Continue reading on Medium »

Are there any universal or benchmark tests for SIEM capabilities? I am part of a research team that is developing a data normalizing and retrieval solution that was not originally intended to be a SIEM, but has similar potential. I am wanting to test my solution to see if it can operate as a SIEM, and I don’t know how to test it other than using a log generator and comparing it to products like Elastic and Splunk that way. I can still do that, but was curious if there were any published standards to test against. submitted by /u/braveginger1 [link] [comments]

Breaking Up Over Irrational Factors — How to Win Them BackContinue reading on Medium »

Hi! I built a lightweight reconnaissance framework in C for CTFs and pentesting. Features: - multithreaded port scanner - directory buster - DNS enumerator - service detection - LAN sniffer - ARP poisoning module GitHub: https://github.com/ofri09bs/ReconX Would love feedback! submitted by /u/joePK69 [link] [comments]

I'm setting up hexnode for the small sized company I work at to manage office and off-site devices (maintenance techs use tablets off site). I want to know if it's necessary to set a password policy though the mdm and if so, what should it look like? We're currently working with Windows 11 home and pro devices and samsung tablets. I'm also aware that there are frameworks for this kind of thing but they seem too stringent. Any insight would be helpful! submitted by /u/Zealousideal_Snow902 [link] [comments]

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The U.S. just released their cyber policy. Shape Advisory Behavior Provide common sense regulation Modernization of networks Secure Critical Infrastructure Emerging Technologies Build talent submitted by /u/Wonderfullyboredme [link] [comments]

I am currently learning peneration testing if there any community in tamil nadu for red team so that i could learn and gain valuable experience in ethical hacking submitted by /u/GoalOwn3975 [link] [comments]

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Hi all, I have been in cybersecurity for 5 years, mostly doing GRC and project management. I started in defense, but now I’ve been working for Deloitte for a few years. I’ve known for a while that I want to start my own business. I’ve learned quite a bit about the nitty gritty of running a business in my current role, but I couldn’t pinpoint what kind of business I wanted to run beyond something compliance oriented. I recently learned about the massive demand for CMMC compliance. There are supposedly ~300,000 companies in the US that need to be CMMC compliant, and less than 100 Certified Third Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs). On top of that, companies need to get re-audited every 3 years, so there is a recurring need. Starting my own C3PAO seems like the perfect business opportunity and I’m very excited about it. I’ve done a good amount of initial research to understand the certifications and resources I would need. I realize it would be a tremendous amount of work and I imagine I would need to get a business loan for a substantial amount ($250k - $500k?) to get started, but it sounds like the demand and the work is there. What am I missing? Surely if it were that ”easy”, then there would be more C3PAOs, right? Does anyone have experience starting a C3PAO, or can anyone share their experiences working for one? I would also appreciate if you could give me every reason NOT to start a C3PAO. What hurdles and roadblocks am I not seeing? Thanks! submitted by /u/SisuSisuEveryday [link] [comments]

Just curious since I recently graduated and am on the job hunt. Id also include IT jobs like sysadmin or adjacent. submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded-Ant-916 [link] [comments]

I performed a refusal ablation on GPT-OSS and documented the whole thing with no jailbreak, actual weight modification I wanted to share something I did that I haven't seen many people actually demonstrate outside of academic research. I took an open-source model and used ablation techniques to surgically remove its refusal behavior at the weight level. Not prompt engineering. Not system prompt bypass. I'm talking about identifying and modifying the specific components responsible for safety responses What I found: The process is more accessible than most people realize The result behaves nothing like a jailbroken model and it's fundamentally different at the architecture level The security implications for enterprise OSS deployments are significant I put together a full 22-minute walkthrough showing exactly what I did and what happened: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prcXZuXblxQ Curious if anyone else has gone hands-on with this or has thoughts on the detection side how do you identify a model that's been ablated vs one that's been fine-tuned normally? Upvote0Downvote1Go to comments submitted by /u/Airpower343 [link] [comments]

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Russian hackers target Ukraine with cat-themed malware, using decoy documents and fake GUIs. APT28's BadPaw and MeowMeow exploit phishing lures and OPSEC flaws. submitted by /u/hayrimavi1 [link] [comments]

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This is the weekly thread for career and education questions and advice. There are no stupid questions; so, what do you want to know about certs/degrees, job requirements, and any other general cybersecurity career questions? Ask away! Interested in what other people are asking, or think your question has been asked before? Have a look through prior weeks of content - though we're working on making this more easily searchable for the future. submitted by /u/AutoModerator [link] [comments]