A few thoughts and examples on why a VPN is important
The emphasis of the VPN importance for digital privacy and how things can go wrong if it’s not being used.
How dark web users utilise postal services to buy and ship drugs
A brief overview of how dark web drugs are distributed by post, compiled as result of researching some underground buyer and vendor manuals.
The Cyber Kill Chain explained – along with some 2020 examples
Learn about the Cyber Kill Chain from the most recent 2020 examples illustrating each step.
New spam / phishing campaign on Whatsapp – investigating fake Dominos pizza websites
An impromptu investigation into a spam / phishing campaign featuring fake Dominos pizza vouchers on Whatsapp.
A guide to investigating scam text messages and websites – fake Revenue Online page
A step by step guide to investigating scam text messages, phishing URL links and dodgy websites. I investigate a real Revenue Online Services scam that hit users in Ireland several days ago.
Nostradamus conspiracies and their links to Russia
Finding links between Nostradamus, conspiracy theories and the Russian information warfare agenda – an interview with Michael Hotchkiss.
Free digital forensics training from Autopsy
Covid-19 related free digital forensics training offer from Autopsy.
How to conduct OSINT on Linkedin
A detailed, most updated write-up of some OSINT techniques for Linkedin, including searching outside the platform, URL manipulation, timestamp analysis.
Admin Admin, Part 3: The aftermath of Operation Bitcoins
This is the third and final instalment of the Alberto Hill story. It focuses on the aftermath of a joint operation of the Uruguayan police and the national CERT, aimed at bringing the suspect for the hacking attack to justice. Except, it did not happen that way…
Osint Me Tricky Thursday #5 – Malware
What are the signs of malware infection on your computer? Some indicators to consider explained here.