OSINT: User Privacy in Linux
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In this article, we are going to discuss why telemetry can be seen as a potential threat to privacy, even when used for legitimate purposes. We will also explore methods to make the system more secure than before.
🛡️ Secure OS Installation
🗑️ Removing the packages
⚙️ Settings in Ubuntu
📉 Disable diagnostics reporting
🔕 Disable lock screen notifications
📁 Disable tracking of recent files
🚫 Turning off the problem reporting
🌙 Turning off the screen blank
🔒 Disable automatic screen locking
🧨 Permanently delete option
👁️ Show hidden files
🧹 BleachBit
🔐 KeePassXC
🦠 Virus Scanner
✂️ Metadata removal
🦊 Firefox profilemaker
📦 Flatpak
🌐 LibreWolf
🗃️ VeraCrypt
🌍 Tor Browser
🛡️ Proton VPN
🧬 NextDNS
📌 Conclusion
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In this article, we are going to discuss why telemetry can be seen as a potential threat to privacy, even when used for legitimate purposes. We will also explore methods to make the system more secure than before.
🛡️ Secure OS Installation
🗑️ Removing the packages
⚙️ Settings in Ubuntu
📉 Disable diagnostics reporting
🔕 Disable lock screen notifications
📁 Disable tracking of recent files
🚫 Turning off the problem reporting
🌙 Turning off the screen blank
🔒 Disable automatic screen locking
🧨 Permanently delete option
👁️ Show hidden files
🧹 BleachBit
🔐 KeePassXC
🦠 Virus Scanner
✂️ Metadata removal
🦊 Firefox profilemaker
📦 Flatpak
🌐 LibreWolf
🗃️ VeraCrypt
🌍 Tor Browser
🛡️ Proton VPN
🧬 NextDNS
📌 Conclusion
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🚀 Introduction to WAPT & OWASP Top 10
🛠️ Pentest Lab Setup
🔍 Information Gathering & Reconnaissance
💻 Netcat for Pentester
⚙️ Configuration Management Testing
🔐 Cryptography
🔑 Authentication
🕒 Session Management
📂 Local File Inclusion
🌐 Remote File Inclusion
📁 Path Traversal
💣 OS Command Injection
🔀 Open Redirect
📤 Unrestricted File Upload
🐚 PHP Web Shells
📝 HTML Injection
🌟 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
🔄 Client-Side Request Forgery
🛑 SQL Injection
📜 XXE Injection
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🚀 Introduction to WAPT & OWASP Top 10
🛠️ Pentest Lab Setup
🔍 Information Gathering & Reconnaissance
💻 Netcat for Pentester
⚙️ Configuration Management Testing
🔐 Cryptography
🔑 Authentication
🕒 Session Management
📂 Local File Inclusion
🌐 Remote File Inclusion
📁 Path Traversal
💣 OS Command Injection
🔀 Open Redirect
📤 Unrestricted File Upload
🐚 PHP Web Shells
📝 HTML Injection
🌟 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
🔄 Client-Side Request Forgery
🛑 SQL Injection
📜 XXE Injection
🎁 Bonus Section
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AD Hardening Risks Explained Through Restaurant Scenarios
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Secure your Active Directory kitchen with these bite-sized analogies:
☢ Credential Stealer
Scenario: Dishwasher steals the head chef’s keys → Accesses the wine cellar.
Risk: Stolen credentials grant unauthorized access to critical systems.
Defense: Never log in with admin credentials on workstations.
☢ Public Pwn (MS14-068)
Scenario: Customer forges a VIP pass → Gets kitchen control.
Risk: Kerberos flaw escalates to Domain Admin in minutes.
Defense: Patch KB3011780 + automate compliance checks.
☢ Leaked in Kitchen (GPP Passwords)
Scenario: Recipes with secret ingredients left on the counter.
Risk: Group Policy Preferences expose passwords in SYSVOL.
Defense: Delete groups.xml, install KB2962486, audit GPPs.
☢ DCSync Attack
Scenario: Impostor poses as health inspector → Demands all recipes.
Risk: Attackers mimic Domain Controllers to steal password hashes.
Defense: Restrict "Replicating Directory Changes" rights.
☢ LLMNR Poisoning
Scenario: Fake waiter intercepts orders → Serves poisoned dishes.
Risk: Spoofed network responses steal NTLM hashes.
Defense: Disable LLMNR/NBT-NS via Group Policy.
☢ AS-REP Roasting
Scenario: No ID check at the door → Burglars walk in freely.
Risk: Kerberos pre-authentication bypassed for hash theft.
Defense: Enforce pre-auth for all accounts.
☢ Vulnerable GPO Abuse
Scenario: Dishwasher edits kitchen rules → Adds backdoor access.
Risk: Malicious Group Policies deploy malware.
Defense: Audit GPO permissions with BloodHound.
☢ Pass-the-Ticket Attack
Scenario: Stolen meal voucher reused → Free dinners forever.
Risk: Kerberos tickets reused for lateral movement.
Defense: Monitor TGT anomalies, reset compromised passwords.
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Secure your Active Directory kitchen with these bite-sized analogies:
☢ Credential Stealer
Scenario: Dishwasher steals the head chef’s keys → Accesses the wine cellar.
Risk: Stolen credentials grant unauthorized access to critical systems.
Defense: Never log in with admin credentials on workstations.
☢ Public Pwn (MS14-068)
Scenario: Customer forges a VIP pass → Gets kitchen control.
Risk: Kerberos flaw escalates to Domain Admin in minutes.
Defense: Patch KB3011780 + automate compliance checks.
☢ Leaked in Kitchen (GPP Passwords)
Scenario: Recipes with secret ingredients left on the counter.
Risk: Group Policy Preferences expose passwords in SYSVOL.
Defense: Delete groups.xml, install KB2962486, audit GPPs.
☢ DCSync Attack
Scenario: Impostor poses as health inspector → Demands all recipes.
Risk: Attackers mimic Domain Controllers to steal password hashes.
Defense: Restrict "Replicating Directory Changes" rights.
☢ LLMNR Poisoning
Scenario: Fake waiter intercepts orders → Serves poisoned dishes.
Risk: Spoofed network responses steal NTLM hashes.
Defense: Disable LLMNR/NBT-NS via Group Policy.
☢ AS-REP Roasting
Scenario: No ID check at the door → Burglars walk in freely.
Risk: Kerberos pre-authentication bypassed for hash theft.
Defense: Enforce pre-auth for all accounts.
☢ Vulnerable GPO Abuse
Scenario: Dishwasher edits kitchen rules → Adds backdoor access.
Risk: Malicious Group Policies deploy malware.
Defense: Audit GPO permissions with BloodHound.
☢ Pass-the-Ticket Attack
Scenario: Stolen meal voucher reused → Free dinners forever.
Risk: Kerberos tickets reused for lateral movement.
Defense: Monitor TGT anomalies, reset compromised passwords.
ADCS ESC15 - Exploiting Template Schema v1
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The ESC15 vulnerability (EKUwu), affects Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), allowing attackers to inject unauthorized EKUs (e.g., Client Authentication) into Schema Version 1 templates.
📘 Overview of the ESC15 Attack
📐 What is Schema Version 1?
📋 Prerequisites
🧪 Lab Setup
🎯 Enumeration & Exploitation
🧠 Post Exploitation
🛡️ Mitigation
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The ESC15 vulnerability (EKUwu), affects Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), allowing attackers to inject unauthorized EKUs (e.g., Client Authentication) into Schema Version 1 templates.
📘 Overview of the ESC15 Attack
📐 What is Schema Version 1?
📋 Prerequisites
🧪 Lab Setup
🎯 Enumeration & Exploitation
🧠 Post Exploitation
🛡️ Mitigation
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OT Cybersecurity in 5 Bite-Sized Scenarios
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1. No Incident Plan
Kitchen fire → Staff panics
✅ Fix: OT-specific response drills
2. Weak Architecture
Open kitchen → Rats everywhere
✅ Fix: Segment IT/OT networks
3. Blind Monitoring
No cameras → Thieves steal freely
✅ Fix: ICS-aware sensors (e.g., Dragos)
4. Risky Remote Access
Backdoor open → Hackers walk in
✅ Fix: MFA + time-limited access
5. Ignored Vulnerabilities
Rotten food → Customers sick
✅ Fix: Patch "NOW" threats first
Stats:
Only 29% secure remote access
61% monitor networks properly
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1. No Incident Plan
Kitchen fire → Staff panics
✅ Fix: OT-specific response drills
2. Weak Architecture
Open kitchen → Rats everywhere
✅ Fix: Segment IT/OT networks
3. Blind Monitoring
No cameras → Thieves steal freely
✅ Fix: ICS-aware sensors (e.g., Dragos)
4. Risky Remote Access
Backdoor open → Hackers walk in
✅ Fix: MFA + time-limited access
5. Ignored Vulnerabilities
Rotten food → Customers sick
✅ Fix: Patch "NOW" threats first
Stats:
Only 29% secure remote access
61% monitor networks properly
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A Detailed Guide on Certipy
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In this Certipy Active Directory Exploitation guide, we explore how to use Certipy—an offensive and defensive toolkit designed for Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)—to enumerate misconfigurations and abuse CA templates.
📘 Overview of Certipy
🏛️ ADCS Key Concepts
📋 Prerequisites
🕵️ Finding Vulnerable Templates
🧾 Examining Account Privileges
🔧 Manipulating Accounts
📜 Requesting Certificates
🔐 Authenticating via Certificate
👥 Managing Shadow Credentials
🛠️ Modifying Templates & CA
🌀 Forging & Relaying Certificates
🛡️ Mitigation
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In this Certipy Active Directory Exploitation guide, we explore how to use Certipy—an offensive and defensive toolkit designed for Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)—to enumerate misconfigurations and abuse CA templates.
📘 Overview of Certipy
🏛️ ADCS Key Concepts
📋 Prerequisites
🕵️ Finding Vulnerable Templates
🧾 Examining Account Privileges
🔧 Manipulating Accounts
📜 Requesting Certificates
🔐 Authenticating via Certificate
👥 Managing Shadow Credentials
🛠️ Modifying Templates & CA
🌀 Forging & Relaying Certificates
🛡️ Mitigation
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