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  • Kerberoasting Attacks Surge: CrowdStrike's 2023 Warning

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/kerberoasting-attacks-surge-crowdstrikes-2023-warning.


    Explore the 583% rise in Kerberoasting, as CrowdStrike's 2023 report highlights this growing cyber threat exploiting Kerberos protocol vulnerabilities.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #cyber-threats, #security, #cloud-security, #devops-security, #information-security, #kerberoasting-attacks, #crowdstrike-incident-report, and more.


    This story was written by: @chrisray. Learn more about this writer by checking @chrisray's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Kerberos is a ticket-based authentication system. Kerberoasting is a form of assault on networks secured by Kerberos. Attackers can steal service tickets, exposing the passwords of service accounts. CrowdStrike's 2023 Incident Response report sheds light on a disturbing trend: a ***583%*** increase in KerberOasting attacks.

    7 min
  • Virus.DOS.Kuku: Recreating MS-DOS Malware in Python.

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/virusdoskuku-recreating-ms-dos-malware-in-python.


    Reverse engineering the kuku virus in Python and how I did it.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #malware, #retro, #programming, #linux, #windows-10, #computer-virus, #reverse-engineering, #python, and more.


    This story was written by: @matejsmycka. Learn more about this writer by checking @matejsmycka's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    The original KUKU virus was written in TURBO-BASIC, which is even more painful to read than regular assembly. Kuku means in multiple Slav languages something like "I gotch you" The source code can be found in the VX Underground malware collection.

    5 min
  • Is Your Cybersecurity Team Ready for an Earthquake?

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/is-your-cybersecurity-team-ready-for-an-earthquake.


    Does your cybersecurity team have a plan for natural disasters like earthquakes? Most don't — but when disaster strikes, that's when you need a plan most.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #earthquake, #natural-disasters, #cybersecurity-preparedness, #contingency-plan, #incident-response, #cybersecurity-awareness, #it-infrastructure, and more.


    This story was written by: @zacamos. Learn more about this writer by checking @zacamos's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Earthquakes and other natural disasters pose a significant cybersecurity risk. To prepare, security teams should embrace hardware redundancy, leverage early detection systems, back up data to the cloud, make infrastructure remotely accessible, consider an incident response retainer, strengthen authorization mechanisms, and raise employee awareness.

    8 min
  • Utilizing the Mechanics of Shamir's Secret Sharing Service

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/utilizing-the-mechanics-of-shamirs-secret-sharing-service.


    I want to dive into SSS in a basic way and show the basic formulas for working with polynomial mathematics using JavaScript as usual.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #shamir's-secret-sharing, #adi-shamir's-secret-sharing, #sss, #sss-cryptographic-method, #sss-principles, #polynomial-construction, #cryptography-for-web, #implementing-sss, and more.


    This story was written by: @vivalaakam. Learn more about this writer by checking @vivalaakam's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    I want to dive into SSS in a basic way and show the basic formulas for working with polynomial mathematics using JavaScript as usual.

    11 min
  • Your OSINT Study Plan (Part 1): Sharpening Up The Basics

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/your-osint-study-plan-part-1-sharpening-up-the-basics.


    Part One of my series that teaches the art and craft of OSINT, enhancing skills for cybersecurity, research, and analysis.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #osint, #infosec, #cybersecurity, #learning, #investigation, #skills, #open-source-intelligence, #investigative-techniques, and more.


    This story was written by: @secbyaccident. Learn more about this writer by checking @secbyaccident's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Part One of my series that teaches the art and craft of OSINT.

    12 min
  • 60 Stories To Learn About Personal Data Security

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/60-stories-to-learn-about-personal-data-security.


    Learn everything you need to know about Personal Data Security via these 60 free HackerNoon stories.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #personal-data-security, #learn, #learn-personal-data-security, #security, #cybersecurity, #data-privacy, #data-security, #privacy, and more.


    This story was written by: @learn. Learn more about this writer by checking @learn's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.

    16 min
  • Introducing Verifiable Privacy-Preserving Computing

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/introducing-verifiable-privacy-preserving-computing.


    This comprehensive review navigates the intersection of privacy and verifiability in decentralized computing.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #data-privacy, #verifiable-computing, #data-privacy-trends, #distributed-data, #decentralized-computing, #privacy-preserving-computing, #privacy-enhancing-technologies, #secure-multi-party-computation, and more.


    This story was written by: @encapsulation. Learn more about this writer by checking @encapsulation's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) and verifiable computing, exploring their intersection in decentralized computing. The review categorizes existing schemes, analyzes their properties, and discusses efficiency metrics. By delving into various application domains, the paper extracts requirements for verifiable, privacy-preserving computation methods. Open challenges and future research directions are presented, offering a deep dive into the evolving landscape of ensuring correctness in privacy-preserving computations.

    9 min
  • Don't Make These Mistakes When Running a Phishing Simulation

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/dont-make-these-mistakes-when-running-a-phishing-simulation.


    Phishing simulations can be helpful for raising awareness, but a mistake can drastically lower their effectiveness. Here are the mistakes to avoid.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #phishing, #cybersecurity, #simulation, #it, #phishing-drill, #phishing-prevention, #business-security, #cybersecurity-awareness, and more.


    This story was written by: @zacamos. Learn more about this writer by checking @zacamos's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Improperly run phishing simulations can make employees anxious and frustrated, and they may lose trust in the IT team. Common mistakes to avoid include making simulations too challenging, not varying distribution methods, conducting simulations simultaneously, not targeting higher-ups, publicly shaming those who fail, not providing immediate feedback, and using money as an incentive.

    8 min
  • How to Trace an IP Address for Beginners

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-trace-an-ip-address-for-beginners.


    Learn how to trace an IP address quickly and accurately. Get step-by-step instructions on how to find the location of an IP address, and uncover its identity.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #ip-address, #internet, #internet-protocols, #ip-address-location, #what-is-my-ip-address, #how-to-track-an-ip-address, #how-to-track-ip-address, #how-to-trace-ip-address, and more.


    This story was written by: @legalhacks. Learn more about this writer by checking @legalhacks's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Tracing an IP address with Command Prompt is a simple process that can be done by anyone. Command Prompt is a built-in tool of the windows operating system. It is a great tool for troubleshooting and identifying the location of a computer, server, or website.

    7 min
  • From Academia to Blockchain Brilliance: Mirror Tang's Journey to Reshaping Web3 Security

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/from-academia-to-blockchain-brilliance-mirror-tangs-journey-to-reshaping-web3-security.


    Explore Mirror Tang's journey in blockchain & ZK-SNARKs at Salus - a fusion of tech innovation and security.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #web3-security, #zk-snark-concepts, #mirror-tang-interview, #salus-chief-scientist, #reshaping-web3-security, #salus-web3, #ethereum-to-arbitrum, #good-company, #hackernoon-es, #hackernoon-hi, #hackernoon-zh, #hackernoon-fr, #hackernoon-bn, #hackernoon-ru, #hackernoon-vi, #hackernoon-pt, #hackernoon-ja, #hackernoon-de, #hackernoon-ko, #hackernoon-tr, and more.


    This story was written by: @ishanpandey. Learn more about this writer by checking @ishanpandey's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Mirror Tang, Chief Scientist at Salus, shares insights on blockchain technology and ZK-SNARKs, emphasizing interdisciplinary research in blockchain engineering, smart contract security, and zero-knowledge proof technologies. Salus focuses on blockchain security and innovation, contributing significantly to the Ethereum ecosystem and Web3 security.

    13 min

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