Learn Android Hacking, POP To RCE, merklemap-cli Tool Spotlight, Fortinet data breach & More!

🧠 BEST OF TUTORIALS & LEARNING RESOURCES 🧠

Learn Android Hacking! - University Nevada, Las Vegas 2024 (Video)

This talk by Fabian Faessler (Live Overflow) - he shares tricks on how to get into Android hacking and reverse engineering with practical examples, which can also be adapted to any other topic.

Home Labs: Attack and Defend Your DFIR Lab (Video)

Markus Schober’s video topic "Ransomware Attack Simulation and Investigation for Blue Teamers" discusses essential tools for creating a DFIR lab to execute and investigate realistic cyber attacks. It includes a quick attack analysis and explores useful forensic tools and advanced workflows tailored for professional environments.

Maximising Security with Threat Modelling in the Cloud (Video)

This talks about threat modeling and shift left approach as companies increasingly adopt cloud hosting, security flaws in their infrastructure remain a concern. Implementing a shift-left strategy is essential to proactively address these issues.

🔥 INTERESTING WRITEUPS 🔥 

Strapi CMS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (Bug Bounty Report)

This write-up explores a critical vulnerability in the Strapi framework, specifically focusing on remote code execution (RCE) issues. It details the exploit process, the conditions required for successful attacks, and offers insights into mitigating risks, emphasizing the importance of security in web application development.

WordPress GiveWP POP to RCE - CVE-2024-5932 - (Write Up)

This write-up explores a fully functional remote code execution (RCE) issue built from a POP chain. It details out step by step process to achieve RCE.

🛠️ TOOLS SPOTLIGHT 🛠️

merklemap-cli (GitHub Repo)

MerkleMap CLI is a command-line tool designed for efficient data integrity verification using Merkle trees. It simplifies mapping large datasets, enhancing security and performance in data management. Ideal for developers, this tool offers a user-friendly approach to ensuring data consistency and reliability in various applications.

encap-attack (GitHub Repo)

The Encap Attack is a novel cybersecurity threat that exploits vulnerabilities in encapsulated protocols. This GitHub repository provides tools and insights for understanding and mitigating this attack. It emphasizes the importance of proactive security measures and offers resources for researchers and security professionals to enhance their defenses against emerging threats.

bomctl (GitHub Repo)

bomctl is a command-line tool designed for streamlined management of Kubernetes resources. It simplifies the creation, deployment, and monitoring of applications, enhancing developer productivity. With a focus on ease of use and robust functionality, bomctl empowers teams to efficiently manage their cloud-native environments and improve operational workflows.

📰 TOP SECURITY READS 📰 

MalwareBytes Warns Fake AppleCare+ Service Scams via GitHub repos (Security News)

Malwarebytes researchers have uncovered a scam targeting Mac users seeking AppleCare support. Attackers use Google Ads to promote fake AppleCare pages on GitHub, mimicking Apple's branding. Unsuspecting users are lured into calling fraudulent support lines, where scammers exploit social engineering to steal money and personal information.

Fortinet confirms data breach after hacker claims to steal 440GB of files (Security News)

Fortinet has confirmed that it experienced a breach due to an exposed third-party cloud-based file drive. It has stated that the breach only affects 0.3% of customers.

⚡️ QUICK LINKS ⚡️

• Smart Contract Security Course (Free Course) - Learn the basic concepts of blockchain and smart contract security.

• Use This Prompt to Learn to Code with AI (Video) - Simple prompt to learn to code.

🎯 FAVOURITE QUOTE OF THE DAY 🎯 

“Arise, awake, and don't stop till you reach your goal.”
_{- Swami Vivekananda}

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