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Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)

July 30, 2023 by andriejsazanowicz

Redundant Array of Independent Disks or RAID would be a very good way to backup your data. But the data in a RAID array is not a copy of your data. It is the data that you are actively retrieving or storing. And because of that, you have to keep in mind that RAID is … Read more

Wireshark dumpcap: packet capture cli automation

April 29, 2023April 17, 2023 by andriejsazanowicz

Wireshark is amazing tool for any network nerd. It brings a simple way to visualize a flow of tons of packets in and out from network interface. But what if we need a simple command line way to interact to Wireshark functionality just using a Linux terminal or IoT simple device. Installing and configuring Wireshark … Read more

Detecting port scan attack with Wireshark

April 17, 2023April 7, 2023 by andriejsazanowicz

A port scan attack is a common technique hackers use to discover open doors or weak points in a network. A port scan attack helps cyber criminals find open ports and figure out whether they are receiving or sending data. It is very important to detect such activity as soon as it take place and mitigate … Read more

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Bitcoin Forensic Analysis Uncovers Money Laundering Clusters and Criminal Proceeds
A forensic analysis of a graph dataset containing transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain has revealed clusters associated with illicit activity and money laundering, including detecting criminal proceeds sent to a crypto exchange and previously unknown wallets belonging to a Russian darknet market. The findings come from Elliptic in collaboration with researchers from the&
Android Malware Wpeeper Uses Compromised WordPress Sites to Hide C2 Servers
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously undocumented malware targeting Android devices that uses compromised WordPress sites as relays for its actual command-and-control (C2) servers for detection evasion. The malware, codenamed Wpeeper, is an ELF binary that leverages the HTTPS protocol to secure its C2 communications. "Wpeeper is a typical backdoor Trojan for Android
Everyone's an Expert: How to Empower Your Employees for Cybersecurity Success
There’s a natural human desire to avoid threatening scenarios. The irony, of course, is if you hope to attain any semblance of security, you’ve got to remain prepared to confront those very same threats. As a decision-maker for your organization, you know this well. But no matter how many experts or trusted cybersecurity tools your organization has a standing guard,
ZLoader Malware Evolves with Anti-Analysis Trick from Zeus Banking Trojan
The authors behind the resurfaced ZLoader malware have added a feature that was originally present in the Zeus banking trojan that it's based on, indicating that it's being actively developed. "The latest version, 2.4.1.0, introduces a feature to prevent execution on machines that differ from the original infection," Zscaler ThreatLabz researcher Santiago
Ex-NSA Employee Sentenced to 22 Years for Trying to Sell U.S. Secrets to Russia
A former employee of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has been sentenced to nearly 22 years (262 months) in prison for attempting to transfer classified documents to Russia. "This sentence should serve as a stark warning to all those entrusted with protecting national defense information that there are consequences to betraying that trust," said FBI Director Christopher Wray.

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The Problems With Golden Templates That No One Wants to Talk About
Golden templates make it easier to get started with IaC, but they don’t effectively fit users’ needs. Let’s fix that.
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Snyk Adds Second ASPM Tool to Portfolio
Today, Snyk made available an edition of its application security posture management (ASPM) tool for assessing application risks that provides more context into how code has been written and its role within the application environment. Manoj Nair, chief product officer for Snyk, said Snyk AppRisk Pro leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to provide
Spotify to Provide Opinionated Instance of Backstage IDP
Backstage helps large teams document their infrastructure and services. This extends the open source version.
Five Great DevOps Job Opportunities
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