Ransomware: Effective Analysis and Prevention Strategies

This article provides an overview of the inner workings of ransomware, analyzes real-world examples, and provides techniques for preventing and mitigating ransomware attacks.

April 4, 2023 · 15 min · UncleSp1d3r

Firewall Bypass Techniques: Tools and Best Practices

This technical article provides a detailed overview of various techniques and tools that can be used to bypass firewalls, including examples and best practices for red teamers and pen testers.

April 3, 2023 · 11 min · UncleSp1d3r

Nishang: PowerShell Scripts for Penetration Testing and Red Teaming

This comprehensive guide explores Nishang, a collection of PowerShell scripts designed for penetration testing and red teaming, covering PowerShell basics, Nishang modules, advanced techniques, real-world applications, and modern evasion methods.

April 1, 2023 · 37 min · UncleSp1d3r

Advanced Web Application Attacks: CSRF and XXE

This article explores the advanced web application attacks of CSRF and XXE, including real-world examples, traffic samples, and mitigation techniques for red teamers and pen testers. These vulnerabilities are often overlooked but are critical in enterprise applications.

March 31, 2023 · 8 min · UncleSp1d3r

Go for the Red Team: Weaponizing the Gopher

Why is everyone rewriting their C2 in Go? Cross-compilation, static binaries, and speed. We dive into using Go for offensive operations.

March 30, 2023 · 3 min · UncleSp1d3r

Computer History: From Wireframes to CUDA - The GPU Revolution

We trace the evolution of graphics from the SGI workstations that made Jurassic Park to the NVIDIA GPUs that crack your passwords today.

March 29, 2023 · 4 min · UncleSp1d3r

Anti-Forensics: Knowing What They See (Memory Analysis)

To hide in memory, you must study memory. This guide flips the script on forensics, using Volatility to understand how Blue Teams hunt for your beacons.

March 28, 2023 · 3 min · UncleSp1d3r

Social Engineering: The Art of Pretexting

Pretexting is more than just lying; it’s acting. This guide covers how to build a credible legend, handle resistance, and manipulate human trust for access.

March 27, 2023 · 4 min · UncleSp1d3r

Empire: The Automated C2 Framework

Though legacy in name, Empire established the blueprint for modern C2. We explore the BC-Security fork, listeners, stagers, and how to operate a PowerShell-heavy campaign.

March 25, 2023 · 3 min · UncleSp1d3r

Advanced Network Attacks: Layer 2/3 Dominance

Forget volumetric DDoS. The real damage happens inside the perimeter. We explore IPv6 shadow networks, NAC bypasses, and VLAN hopping techniques for the modern Red Team.

March 24, 2023 · 4 min · UncleSp1d3r