Command & Conquer: Securing Your Linux System (Part 6)Lock It Down: Linux Security Essentials Welcome to Part 6 of the Command & Conquer series! Linux is known for its security, but even the most robust systems need a vigilant user. This chapter will teach you how to secure your Linux machine by managin...Jan 10, 2025·3 min read·2
How to Set Up Metasploitable on a Virtual Machine: Build Your Own Cybersecurity LabCreating a home cybersecurity lab is a critical step for anyone exploring ethical hacking, penetration testing, or security research. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through setting up Metasploitable on VirtualBox, from downloading the virtual disk imag...Dec 9, 2024·3 min read·6
Python in the Void: LogAnalyzerIn this Python in the Void installment, we dive into building a custom log analyzer tool from scratch. This hands-on walk through takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a Python script that reads, filters, analyzes, and visualizes sys...Dec 8, 2024·5 min read·6
Bits, Bytes, and Breaking News: FSB Deploys Trojanized Spyware Against Russian ProgrammerWhen surveillance meets suppression, the result is a chilling reality for those caught in the crosshairs. The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has once again flexed its digital muscle, deploying spyware against a programmer accused of donating ...Dec 8, 2024·3 min read·1
Tool Spotlight: DNS Monitoring Tools – Combating Fast-Fluxing and DoH ExploitsWhen threat actors like BlueAlpha weaponize technologies such as fast-flux DNS and DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), the ability to monitor and analyze DNS traffic becomes paramount. In this Tool Spotlight, we’ll explore the best DNS monitoring tools to help cyb...Dec 7, 2024·3 min read·8
Bits, Bytes, and Breaking News: Threat Actor "BlueAlpha" Leverages Cloudflare for Malware ConcealmentIn the ever-evolving cyberwarfare landscape, the group known as BlueAlpha an entity tied to Russia’s FSB has escalated its tactics. Recent intelligence reveals their use of Cloudflare Tunnels to obscure malicious staging infrastructure hosting GammaD...Dec 7, 2024·3 min read
Command & Conquer: Understanding Permissions and Process Management (Part 2)Breaking Down Barriers: File Permissions and Process Control Welcome back to Command & Conquer, where we’re sharpening your Linux skills one step at a time. In Part 2, we’ll tackle two crucial topics: file permissions and process management. These co...Dec 7, 2024·2 min read·2
