Recently I came across a phishing page that simulated Whatsapp Web login workflow. It was really a clear clone – the QR code changed every 20 seconds and if I were in China I would have definitely needed to look at the URL carefully. What is Whatsapp Web? WhatsApp Web is essentially a web-based interface …
Navigating the complex world of cybersecurity can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to understanding the different roles and their responsibilities. In this landscape, Security Analysts, Security Engineers, and Security Researchers are the front-runners, each contributing in a unique way. Let’s delve into these roles and break down their distinct key skills in …
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Introduction Performing a forensic investigation on an AWS EC2 instance can become complicated if access to the instance is lost or the SSH key is unavailable. Recently, I came upon a case where I did not have the private key to the instance. The only details I had, were the AWS portal login and password. …
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Recently, I was going through my LinkedIn feed and I found a post by Jake M. In the post, the author suggests a way to bypass Cloudflare’s protection and directly access the origin server. They propose using the ‘Forgot Password’ feature of a web app to find the server’s IP address. If that fails, they …
Starting a startup is every geek’s dream. Admit it, we all want a “company” of our own. It’s like a brand we build for ourselves, just like every fashion designer dreams of their private label or every waiter dreams of his own restaurant. Dreaming isn’t bad – unless we have a dream, there’s no worth …
Hi, reader… You may be knowing from the past or maybe you just landed here from a search engine. Either way, I feel excited to share my journey with you. My name is Kaushal Bhavsar – I am a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a specialization in security. Like most geeks, I am passionate about …
This photo captures a moment after a session on “How to Become a Technopreneur” conducted by me at GLS University. The session aimed to inspire and guide students interested in pursuing a career as a technopreneur. The students were enthusiastic and engaged throughout the session, asking questions and seeking advice on how to turn their …
Alibaba Cloud is the latest entrant in IaaS and PaaS cloud platforms. It was recently launched in India after being successful in the Chinese subcontinent. On 28 July, we kickstarted the Alibaba community with an event highlighting the introduction of the Alibaba cloud. We had speakers like Romil Bheda, Suketu Vyas, Sanket Shah, Shyamal Pandya, …
The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities, discovered in January 2018, were among the biggest cybersecurity threats of the year. In this blog post, we’ll provide a comprehensive analysis of these vulnerabilities and their impact. The Vulnerabilities Explained Meltdown and Spectre are hardware vulnerabilities that affect nearly all modern processors. Meltdown allows an attacker to access kernel …
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In 2017, Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the world, suffered a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of millions of individuals. In this blog post, we’ll provide a comprehensive analysis of the Equifax data breach and its impact. The Breach Timeline The Key Players Equifax was the primary organization …
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