Monthly Archives: November 2016

Windows Spotlight Image Location

Posted on November 22, 2016 by HatsOffSecurity

Bit of a change from my typical security related posts. I was hunting around on my machine for a new blog post when I stumbled across a folder full of oddly named files. The files were named as their SHA1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Content Delivery Manager, Windows Spotlight | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

OpenDoor Scanner vs SimpleHTTPServer (PCAP)

Posted on November 12, 2016 by HatsOffSecurity

Often when analysing attacks, scans or just general traffic it is difficult to identify the specific tool or technique in use. This is simply because there isn’t a reference database for every tool. So I thought I would upload a … Continue reading →

Posted in Network Forensics, PCAP Analysis, Research, Wireshark | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Cyber Security Challenge Masterclass 2016

Posted on November 6, 2016 by HatsOffSecurity

This year’s Cyber Security Challenge Masterclass saw over 40 contestants battling to become crowned the winner. I was fortunate enough to be invited as an assessor for the whole event. What follows are my views and interpretation of the event. … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Cyber, Cyber Security Challenge, Memory Forensics, Network Forensics, Pen Testing, Windows Forensics, Wireshark | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment