Month: July 2022

Posted in Informational, Research, Topic, Vulnerabilities

Case Study: Stuxnet

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Enter the CyberWar

(A Day Late during to Travel)

If you’re paying attention to the War in Ukraine you’ve probably heard people talk about the ensuing cyber dimension of the conflict. This is just the latest skirmish–though some say it’ s the beginning of the new Era of Cyberwarfare–of cyberwarfare.

Stuxnet, wasn’t the first cyber operation nor was it the first virus, but it’s notable because it was one of the first that destroy hardware and an operation linked specifically to the U.S.

Stuxnet was a virus developed to target Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Basically, it targeted automated controls in industrial control systems causing the hardware to break. It did this by exploiting zero-days in Microsoft and Siemens software. The bad part is that Stuxnet worked to well and ended up spreading globally.

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Posted in Cons, Goals, Informational, Research

Cyber Presentations

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So, one of my goals as I wrote before was to get better at public speaking. I worked on thos by applying for talks…even though it frankly terrifies me to think of being in front of a room full of people with all eyes on me. Luckily for my anxiety I got chosen to speak but both were to be pre-recorded.

Which is great because it still gets me speaking, but also doesn’t make me have to deal with the anxiety of the moment. It’s an important step and even an confidence boost to have my presentations be accepted. And even just being accepted and being able to add, Presenter @ so and so conference to my CV/Resume and speak on it in interviews has been helpful.

So, my advise this Saturday for someone trying to expand their cyber presence:

  • Make an effort to attend some conferences
  • If your interested apply to call for papers, you never know when something that seems interesting to you might be interesting to others
  • Its’s ok to have fears, we sll have them, but we cant let them control what we accomplish in life

Posted in CTF, Informational, Profiles, Simple Malware Analysis, Vulnerabilities

Jobs in Cyber: Vulnerability Researcher

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Hand with black nail polish holding a magnifying glass – Pexel

Stumbled on this job during a recent job search. This had never been on my radar as a possible field of interest, but after interviewing and learning about the position I was intrigued.

A vulnerability researcher basically investigate, identify, and study vulnerabilities and exploits in software and/or systems. Sometimes this can be independently, but often it is part of an enterprise or in conjunction with continuous monitoring services.

Possible Skills Needed:

  • Scripting knowledge
  • Decompiler knowledge
  • Malware Analysis
  • Communication (verbal and written)
  • Methodical approach to research
  • Analytical mind
  • Scanners such as Nessus
Posted in Informational

Sick

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I’m currently sick. My throat is raw, but I’m working on my presentation for Blacks in Cybersecurity Village @ Defcon. Hopefully with enough tea, honey, and ginger I’ll be able to record this video without my voice breaking like a pubescent teen boy.