I really wanted to see what was going on under the hood, so to speak, when a new device ( IOT) is turned on and it is magically detected by the mobile (IOS/Android) app for the initial configuration. Just for fun, I started sniffing the Bluetooth communication during the initial connection and it was quite …
Almost all the organizations use emails to transfer their confidential files. When we talk about email based file transfer, there are risks involved. In security we usually mention the phrase, “points of compromise”. These points of compromise are where an attack can occur and if successful, can cause serious damage. The following graphic illustrates different …
For a while now we noticed that there have been many attacks on our website. We think that it is time to post the IP addresses in the form of an IP Black list. This might help other organizations, ban the IP addresses, before the cyber criminals can attack. The following list comprises of the …
I have been writing and preaching about Social network information harvesting and why it is a bad thing (Check out the post here). I recently stumbled upon something, which is, publicly known though, but still worth mentioning. The mentioned “something” is a very good example of why too much information about one’s self is never …
Phrack is one of THE best hacking E-zines in the world !! Phrack’s 67th issue just released ! The most awaited release was a very big disappointment ! Phrack was and is known for its new technically super rich content about the Hidden networks, Compromising new technologies etc but this release was , except a …
Hey all , I was browsing through the net when I came across a Blog , which stated “Return of the Facebook Snatchers” . So naturally I opened the page and found , the ultimate breach of privacy for the Facebook Users ! Any one , even the users not registered at facebook can see the …
Hey every body !! Its been along time i posted on my blog ! I recently had an interview with some security managers of a Multi National Company ! We discussed about alot of Network Security Issues ! Although my mind was kinda rusted because i have lately been working on Web Application vulnerabilities and …
hey every body ! People usually hear that anonymous proxies should be banned because hackers use these to compromise systems. On the other hand proxies can be used to anonymously surf the internet. This is pretty comforting i know but we should all watch our step. TOR (The Onion Router) , is a free software …
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