My Website Was Hacked By Iran!

As many of you know, my global Hasbara website for the Iron Swords War, which recently surpassed 20 million visitors since the start of our operations on October 8th, following the horrific massacre committed by Hamas on October 7th, was hacked by an Iranian adversary.

CrowdStrike Down

CrowdStrike was once the world's largest and most respected IT security provider. However, a minor update turned them into the culprits behind the worst IT disaster in history.

How easy is it to get malware from Google?

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we often rely on Google for quick answers and resources. But have you ever wondered how easy it is to stumble upon malware just through Google searches? 

 A Deep Dive into the Critical WebP Vulnerability

A minor code oversight can lead to significant security loopholes, putting millions of users and vast networks at risk. The recent discovery of a critical vulnerability within the WebP image processing library is a glaring testament to this fact.

 PEACH Framework

The PEACH framework aims to address this issue by providing a structured approach to modeling and improving tenant isolation in cloud SaaS and PaaS applications.

ChatGPT and the Hallucination of Dependencies

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many aspects of our lives, and the field of software development is no exception. One of the most prominent AI models in this space is ChatGPT. While it has proven to be a powerful tool for generating human-like text, it has also shown a tendency to "hallucinate" or generate information that doesn't exist. This behavior has significant implications, especially when recommending software dependencies.

Leaky Buckets: WWE

In July 2017, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) grappled with a formidable opponent: a significant data breach. This incident exposed the personal information of over 3 million wrestling fans.

Why FiveM Servers Are So Insecure

A deep dive into FiveM server security, This post aims to shed light on why these servers are insecure and how cheaters can exploit these insecurities.

How One Line of Code Almost Blew Up the Internet

The digital realm is intricately woven into the fabric of our modern society, and at its core lies an intricate network of codes. Each line of this code bears the potential to either sustain the digital world as we know it or disrupt it entirely. Let's delve into a fascinating incident that nearly shook the internet's foundation – a tale of how a single line of code in Cloudflare's system almost led to a catastrophic leakage of private information. This incident is a stark reminder of the fragility of the digital infrastructure we often take for granted and the critical importance of rigorous testing and code review processes. Buckle up for a deep dive into the incident that almost blew up the internet on February 24, 2017.

A Deep Dive into playit.gg

In the world of online gaming, server infrastructure is a critical component. As players, we often take the technology that makes our online adventures possible for granted. Let's talk about a service revolutionizing how we think about gaming servers: playit.gg.

DevSecAiOps The Future

Imagine a world where artificial intelligence seamlessly integrates and enhances a tech organization's development, security, and operations. This is the world of DevSecAiOps, a hypothetical future role that could revolutionize how we approach technology.

FiveM's Granted Assets Security Backdoor 

I have discovered a vulnerability within FiveM's content.cfx.re/assets system that allows unauthorized individuals to download content without needing authentication or being connected to cfx.re. This security flaw raises significant concerns about the platform's integrity and user data protection. I have made multiple attempts to communicate this issue to the FiveM team, but unfortunately, my efforts were ignored, leading me to disclose this vulnerability publicly.

WannaCry: A Global Cyberattack

In May 2017, the world was plunged into digital chaos by a widespread cyberattack known as WannaCry. Within the blink of an eye, this devastating ransomware attack spread across the globe, infecting over 200,000 computers in 150 countries.

Capital One's $200M Cloud Catastrophe

In 2019, Capital One, one of the largest banks in the US, experienced a massive data breach. A bank's cloud infrastructure vulnerability enabled a hacker to access sensitive data stored on the company's Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. This event exposed the personal information of over 100 million customers and credit card applicants.

All Privacy Regulations Explained

Privacy has become an increasingly important issue in today's digital world. With the exponential growth of the internet and the proliferation of online services, people are sharing more personal information than ever before. As a result, governments and regulatory bodies worldwide have introduced a range of privacy regulations to safeguard individuals' data from misuse and abuse. 

Why SVG's Are Dangerous 

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) has become increasingly popular in web design due to their ability to scale without losing quality,…

Gradle Wrapper Attack On MinecraftOnline

On January 11th, 2023, MinecraftOnline, the oldest public server for Minecraft, reported two suspicious Gradle wrapper JARs in their repositories. A new contributor updated these JARs to the project. 

Cloudflare's Certificate Transparency Notifications

Certificate Transparency Notification messages from Cloudflare are a vital tool for web security. These messages provide timely and relevant information about changes to SSL/TLS certificates used on a website, which can help prevent security breaches and ensure the integrity of online communications.

The Era of Hyper-Volumetric DDoS Attacks

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have been around for decades, but they have become much more sophisticated and powerful in recent years. The latest trend in the world of DDoS attacks is the emergence of hyper-volumetric attacks. This type of attack is characterized by an enormous amount of traffic directed toward a target, resulting in a complete shutdown of the target's network. 

Securing Your FiveM Server From SQL Vulnerabilities

Securing your FiveM server from SQL vulnerabilities is an essential step in protecting your server from malicious attacks.
SQL injection is a type of cyber attack that can allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to your server's database, potentially stealing sensitive information or causing damage to your server.
In this guide, I will walk you through the steps you need to take to secure your FiveM server from SQL vulnerabilities.

The Fall of VPN and the Rise of Zero Trust

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have long been the go-to solution for remote access and secure communication over the internet.
However, with the proliferation of cloud services, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things (IoT), traditional VPNs can no longer provide the level of security and flexibility that organizations need.
As a result, a new security model, known as Zero Trust, has emerged as a more effective way to protect networks and data.

Tunneling TCP To SQL Databases

SQL databases are an essential tool for many organizations, but they can also pose a significant security risk if not properly configured. One way to mitigate this risk is through the use of tunneling TCP to SQL databases.

Log4j Killed Me

What is log4shell? The Log4Shell problem is a security problem that was discovered in Java software. The problem affects servers…

.ml Failure

What Is A .ml domain? The domain(.ml) was initially managed by Sotelma, a Malian telecommunications company. After Selma was privatized…

Protecting Your Minecraft Server Network

BungeeCord and Spigot are popular software platforms for managing Minecraft servers. Both are used by server administrators to create custom plugins and manage player connections and are popular choices for large server networks.
However, like any software, they can be vulnerable to a variety of threats if not properly secured. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the vulnerabilities that BungeeCord and Spigot servers may face and how to protect against them.