Schtasks Persistence with PowerShell One Liners
One of my favorite Metasploit Framework modules is psh_web_delivery. You can find it in exploits -> windows -> misc. This module starts a local web
Getting the Most from Armitage’s Console
I have a philosophy. Armitage should make common actions simple and efficient. As soon as you need to break away into an uncommon action, use
Tradecraft – Red Team Operations Course and Notes
A few days ago, I posted the YouTube playlist on Twitter and it’s made a few rounds. That’s great. This blog post properly introduces the
The ACE Problem Solving Method (I use this)
The reason I’m in security today is because of the US Air Force’s Advanced Course in Engineering Cyber Security internship program. I turned down an internship at
Email Delivery – What Pen Testers Should Know
I get a lot of questions about spear phishing. There’s a common myth that it’s easy to phish. Start a local mail server and have your hacking
Browser Pivoting (Get past two-factor auth)
Several months ago, I was asked if I had a way to get past two-factor authentication on web applications. Criminals do it, but penetration testers
What’s in a Team Server?
Clients (like Armitage) interface with the Metasploit Framework through its Remote API. The Remote API is a way for clients to call functions in the
How to Inject Shellcode from Java
Cobalt Strike’s Java Applet attacks inject shellcode into memory. Injecting into memory is valuable as it helps get past application whitelisting and can help evade
Why is notepad.exe connecting to the internet?
To the observant network defender, notepad.exe connecting to the internet is a key indicator of compromise. In this blog post, I’d like to explain why
Situational Awareness for Meterpreter Users
Hacking involves managing a lot of contextual factors at one time. Most times, the default situation works and a tool will perform beautifully for you.