Lenny Zeltser
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
This cheat sheet outlines tips for reversing malicious Windows executables via static and dynamic code analysis with the help of a debugger and a disassembler. To print it, use the one-page PDF version; you can also edit the Word version to customize it for you own needs. Overview of the Code Analysis Process. Examine static properties of the Windows executable for initial assessment and triage.
Elie
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
This blog post shed light on the inner workings of the ransomsphere economics and exposes which cybercriminal groups are the biggest earners. This is the second blog post in my series about ransomware economics. The first post. is dedicated to the methodology and techniques needed to trace ransomware payments end-to-end. As this post builds on that methodology, I encourage you to read through the first post if you haven’t done so.
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Kali Linux
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
The Advanced Package Tool (APT) is how programs, libraries, documentation, and even the kernel itself are installed and managed on Kali and other Debian-based derivatives. APT often works so well that many users don’t pay any particular attention to it other than to perhaps search for and install programs and (hopefully) update their system regularly.
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
FireEye Labs Obfuscated String Solver Rather than heavily protecting backdoors with hardcore packers, many malware authors evade heuristic detections by obfuscating only key portions of an executable. Often, these portions are strings and resources... The post flare-floss v3.0.1 releases: Automatically extract obfuscated strings from malware appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.
Scary Beasts Security
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
I’m excited to announce that I’ve joined Dropbox as their new Head of Security. Truth be told, I ’ve been here a little while and I’ve been enjoying on-boarding too much to make the announcement. If you were wondering why my blog has been quiet for a while, now you know why! I exited a fun period of semi-retirement to take up this challenge. What attracted me to Dropbox enough to make the switch?
Andrew Hay
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
By Andrew Hay, Co-Founder and CTO, LEO Cyber Security. I speak at a lot of conferences around the world. As a result, people often ask me how I manage the vast number of abstracts and security call for papers (CFPs) submissions. So I thought I’d create a blog post to explain my process. For lack of a better name, let’s call it the Hay CFP Management Method.
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Elie
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
In-depth research publications, industry talks and blog posts about Google security, research at Google and cybersecurity in general in open-access.
Kali Linux
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
We are happy to announce the release of Kali Linux 2017.2, available now for your downloading pleasure. This release is a roll-up of all updates and fixes since our 2017.1 release in April. In tangible terms, if you were to install Kali from your 2017.1 ISO, after logging in to the desktop and running ‘apt update && apt full-upgrade’, you would be faced with something similiar to this daunting message: 1399 upgraded, 171 newly installed, 16 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
On September 21st, 2017, Daniel Therrien, Canada’s Federal Privacy Commissioner, tabled his annual report to Canada’s Parliament today. The report […].
The Falcon's View
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
I have a pet peeve. Ok, I have several, but nonetheless, we're going to talk about one of them today. That pet peeve is security professionals wasting time and energy pushing a "security culture" agenda. This practice of talking about "security culture" has arisen over the past few years. It's largely coming from security awareness circles, though it's not always the case (looking at you anti-phishing vendors intent on selling products without the means and methodology to make them truly useful!
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The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
On September 21 st , 2017, Daniel Therrien, Canada’s Federal Privacy Commissioner, tabled his annual report to Canada’s Parliament today. The report to Parliament includes results and recommendations with respect to the OPC’s study on consent. In addition, the Commissioner requests Parliament overhaul Canada’s federal private sector legislation – the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
On September 2, 2017, the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) published draft Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations. The draft Regulations will be open for comment for 30 days. If the Regulations are not further amended by ISED, they may be registered and republished. ISED has stated that there will be a delay between finalizing the Regulations and their coming into force to permit organizations time to implement any necessary organizational changes.
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