Analytics - Hack the box - Write up

Hack The Box Write-Up: Analytics

In this post, I’m going to walk through my process of tackling the “Analytics” box on Hack The Box. I’ll detail the steps taken, from initial reconnaissance to gaining access and eventual system exploitation.

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Automatically Mount a USB Drive in Linux

How to Automatically Mount a USB Drive in Linux

In the vast landscape of Linux, the convenience of plug-and-play for USB devices isn’t always a given. But what if you could configure your system so that your favorite USB drive mounts effortlessly every time you plug it in? Gone would be the days of manual mounts or seeking that one command from your history. In this guide, we’ll demystify the process and show you a straightforward method to have your Linux system greet your USB drive like an old friend, automatically recognizing and mounting it. Dive in and discover the magic of the /etc/fstab file!

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Streamlining Cortex Agent Updates with Python Automation

The Problem: A Need for Automation

In our daily operations, keeping track of Cortex agent updates was becoming cumbersome. Cortex doesn’t offer built-in notifications for updates, leaving us in a bind. As our team heavily relies on Jira for project management, the need for a centralized alert system became clear.

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Mastering URL Analysis: Leveraging VirusTotal API and Selenium for Web Security

Introduction:

As a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst, I found that the process of examining URLs for potential threats could be time-consuming and tedious. This involved capturing screenshots of VirusTotal results, verifying if the URL was flagged as malicious by vendors on VirusTotal, and scrutinizing WHOIS data to determine the domain’s registration date. To revolutionize this process and offer valuable insights into URL security, I crafted a Python script that harnesses the capabilities of the VirusTotal API and Selenium WebDriver.

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SSHieldPi - Automating SSH Security on Raspberry Pi

Introduction:

Back in 2021, I wrote a blog post about how to manually harden the SSH configuration on a Raspberry Pi. While the post was helpful, I realized that automating the process would make it even more convenient and efficient. So, I created SSHieldPi - a powerful and user-friendly bash script to automate SSH security on your Raspberry Pi. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the features of SSHieldPi, how to set it up, and how to use it.

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Understanding Network Based Attack

What is network based attack you ask?:

A network-based attack is a type of cyber attack that targets a computer network or its infrastructure. These attacks typically exploit vulnerabilities in the network itself or in the systems connected to it.

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How to investigate url?

Steps

There are several ways you can investigate a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) to learn more about it and understand its purpose or intent. Here are some steps you can follow:

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Balena - merging 2 containers

Summary

Goal of this project is to merge two Docker projects and create a multi container balena project. -> Balena.io Great Place to deploy your docker containers on Rapberry pi’s. On the go and able to go public just with tap of button.

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Web Scrapping with Python and Selenium

Intro

In today’s job market, searching for a job can be a time-consuming and tedious task. However, with the help of web scraping and automation, this process can be made much easier and efficient. In this article, we will be using the Python programming language, along with the Selenium and Beautiful Soup libraries, to scrape job listings from Indeed.com.

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Azure

What’s Up with Azure?

Hey folks! Today, we’re diving into Azure, a cloud computing platform from Microsoft. It’s on the same wavelength as Google Cloud and AWS. If Azure is new to you, no worries—it might take a little time to figure it out, but trust me, it’s a cool tool for all your cloud-based projects. I’ve been playing around with Azure for the past year, setting up virtual machines, launching WordPress sites, and even creating a jump box for extra security. Stick around as I share some cool stuff I’ve learned using Azure!

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Raspberry Pi Tutorials

How to install Raspbian on Raspberry Pi

Simple tutorial to install Raspbian OS on Raspberry Pi by using Raspberry Pi imager. Here is the link to the Imager

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