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Article Credential Management Vulnerabilities The importance of strong credential management Passwords are the most commonly-used method by which users authenticate to online accounts, computers…
Article How to configure internet options for local group policy Does this sound familiar? "Welcome to Monopoly!" "All right, now we're going to go with auctions if you don't buy." "Why? That's so annoying!"…
Article New Cisco report: SMB security posture catches up to enterprise counterparts Introduction Small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) have a lot of things to deal with. They have a huge number of responsibilities but not a lot of…
Article Simple malware obfuscation techniques What is malware? Malware stands for malicious software and software, in simple language, means some program written in any programming language. So…
Article Ramsay malware: What it is, how it works and how to prevent it | Malware spotlight Introduction The unique functionality of things normally makes them as much of a point of interest as an oddity. Malware is no exception to this…
Article Are there any new cybersecurity threats that come with 5G technology? Introduction 5G technology has long been a source of controversy over health and security concerns. This is particularly true because the…
Article hackNos Player 1.1: CTF walkthrough In this article, we will solve a Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge that was posted on the VulnHub website by an author named Rahul Gehlot. As per the…
Article How to use AppLocker in Windows 10 What is AppLocker? AppLocker is an application whitelisting feature which helps an organization to control what apps and files can be run by the…
Article Data Security in Windows 10 Introduction By design, Windows 10 is more secure than its predecessors Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. That’s what the people from Microsoft say,…
Article Cybersecurity Weekly: DJI flaw, Garmin hack, ransomware defense group saves millions A new security flaw affecting DJI drones has been identified. Garmin confirms a ransomware attack as they bring their services back online. The No…
Article How to use Disk Quotas in Windows 10 Introduction Let's say for a moment that it's been a big family dinner and you've got one massive pie left for dessert. You ask who wants pie, and…
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…
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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…
Article Least Privilege Vulnerabilities Exploitation Case Study Introduction The principle of least privilege is a security concept that limits security exposure in IT environments through balancing security,…
Article Security controls for ICS/SCADA environments Introduction An Industrial Control System (ICS) is any technology used to control and monitor industrial activities. Supervisory control and data…
Article ICS/SCADA Wireless Attacks Introduction Wireless communication has gained attention in the industrial environment. Many organizations have moved from wired networks to…
