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Article How to use Windows 10 quick recovery options Introduction In the days of Windows 10, everything is fine and happy and everything works all the time. OK, that may be just a tiny bit exaggerated.…
Article Data execution prevention (DEP) in Windows 10 Does this sound familiar? "Sorry, not on the list." "Oh come on! I was just in there five minutes ago! I just need to go get my coat." "Not on the…
Article Netwalker malware: What it is, how it works and how to prevent it | Malware spotlight Introduction Netwalker is a data encryption malware that represents an evolution of the well-known Kokoklock ransomware and has been active since…
Article Build your forensics skills with former detective and LX Labs security pro Denise Duffy Denise Duffy worked as a police officer and detective for 25 years before joining the LX Labs team and launching her Windows Registry Forensics…
Article How to configure password policies in Windows 10 A password is one of the common methods to authenticate user identity. Windows OS comes with various authentication options like PIN, password,…
Article Cryptography-based Vulnerabilities in Applications Introduction to cryptography Cryptography is designed to help protect the confidentiality, integrity and authenticity of data. By using an…
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Article ICS/SCADA Wireless Attacks Introduction Wireless communication has gained attention in the industrial environment. Many organizations have moved from wired networks to…
Article Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerabilities XSS: The most commonly exploited vulnerability Cross-site scripting (XSS) is one of the most common and well-known vulnerabilities contained within…
Article Fuzzing, security testing and tips for a career in AppSec In this episode of Infosec’s Cyber Work Podcast, host Chris Sienko welcomes back previous guest Dr. Jared DeMott. In the previous episode, the topic…
Article Hack the Box (HTB) machines walkthrough series — Nest, part 1 Today, we will be continuing with our exploration of Hack the Box (HTB) machines as seen in previous articles. This walkthrough is of an HTB machine…
Article Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerabilities Introduction to cookies and user authentication Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities are designed to take actions on a website on…
Article How to use Assigned Access in Windows 10 What is Assigned Access? Suppose you would like a user to use only one application on Windows OS. If this is a requirement, then the first thing…
Article Configuring DNS in AWS Introduction The Domain Name System (DNS) is necessary for routing traffic across the internet. It accomplishes this task by converting easily…
Article Windows Supported wireless encryption types Introduction We all want to keep our wireless network secure, to keep our personal data and information safe, don't we? Fortunately, Windows…
Article How to use Radare2 for reverse engineering This article defines reverse-engineering as it is used in the analysis of software. We will explain in detail how to use radare2 for reverse…
Article App isolation in Windows 10 What is app isolation in Windows 10? Suppose you want to install and run a new program on Windows but you think it may be risky and may harm your…
Article Data Loss Protection (DLP) for ICS/SCADA Introduction Data loss prevention (DLP) is a strategy that seeks to avoid the deletion, corruption or leakage of confidential or proprietary data…
Article Bypassing security products via DNS data exfiltration Criminals are using different strategies to compromise computer networks, infrastructures and organizations. Cyber incidents have increased in…
