Tactics to Hack an Enterprise Network
In June 2012, I released Cobalt Strike, a commercial penetration testing package that picks up where Armitage leaves off. Cobalt Strike is a direct expression of what I
One Shot, One Kill – An Intelligent Web Drive-by Exploit Server
One of my favorite features in Cobalt Strike is the system profiler. This web application digs deep into your browser to discover the client-side applications
Fresh Paint for the Java Applet Attack
Java is a popular vector for penetration testers and those who penetrate networks without an invitation. An attacker creates a website to host a Java
My exploits can beat up your exploits
TL;DR Rapid7 wrote a blog post claiming that their exploits are better. I think the Metasploit Framework’s coverage is fine, but some other vendors do
How to Milk a Computer Science Education for Offensive Security Skills
Recently, a poster on reddit asked how to get into offensive security as a student studying Computer Science. Before the post was removed, the poster expressed
Hacking like APT
Lately, I’ve seen several announcements, presentations, and blog posts about “hacking like” Advanced Persistent Threat. This new wave of material focuses on mapping features in
Keystroke Logging with Beacon
I feel asynchronous low and slow C2 is a missing piece in the penetration tester’s toolkit. Beacon is Cobalt Strike’s answer to this problem. Beacon
Offense in Depth
I regularly receive emails along the lines of “I tried these actions and nothing worked. What am I doing wrong?” Hacking tools are not magical
Using AV-safe Executables with Cortana
Part of a penetration tester’s job is to deal with security products, such as anti-virus. Those of us that use the open source Metasploit Framework
Post-Mortem of a Metasploit Framework Bug
Two weekends ago, I ran my Advanced Threat Tactics course with a group of 19 people. During the end exercise, one of the teams was frustrated. Their