Archive for September 2019

Software I use Daily: Wazuh Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) small client installed on workstations that reports back to central server. Finds internal vulnerabilities PRTG Monitor; free for up to…

I have been looking for an easy way to set the lockscreen Graphic to some Security Awareness posters. (Don’t click links in email) Incidently i also like to create a…

If an attacker uses software already installed on windows to create a persistent connection, the industry calls this Clientless Malware or Living off the Land. This usually involves using Windows…

Problem: Apps Published to the Domian Users group, their Icons show when logged in but only members of the Domain Admins can open successfully. Make sure RemoteUsers or DomainUsers is…

Inkjet printers are inexpensive but the cartridges dry out quickly and the cartriges are very expensive. To the point that sometimes it is cheaper to buy a new printer than…

A firmware update was released in July for the Raspberry Pi 4 that optimizes USB3, draws less power and allows the Pi to run cooler. Details and instructions HERE

Wizer is offering free security training. Their videos are only a few minutes long and in an entertaining hand-drawn style. The site will also keep score if you need that…

What? A Geography based firewall blocks access to/from entire countries. Why? Useful on a RDP server to reduce risk by ignoring entire chunks of the internet. (RDP has been targeted…

What? QR Codes are 3d barcodes that quickly get information into your device. They are convenient for long strings of characters that are difficult to type on a mobile keyboard…

Hello All; I was curious about 2FA hardware keys popularized by Yubikey. Recently the FIDO standard has been published, which incentivizes cheaper hardware through competition. I purchased this Mini HyperFido…