Aug 6, 2021TryHackMe — Basic Malware RE Room WriteupThis is a TryHackMe room for Malware Reverse Engineering challenges. The room has been split up into three challenge tasks where you will be asked to perform “Static Analysis” on three Windows executable files to obtain the flag for each challenge. If you are new to Malware RE, this room…Tryhackme5 min read
Jul 29, 2021TryHackMe — Learn Rust Room WriteupThis is a TryHackMe room is an introduction to the Rust Programming Language. The room has been split up into 14 tasks and includes examples and descriptions of some of it’s structure and design. If you are new to the language, this room may take about approximately 2 to 3…Tryhackme4 min read
Dec 6, 2019My WiFu Journey: OSWP Certification ReviewThis article took a long time to write, but earlier this year, I earned my Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP) certificate. It was the first cyber security certificate that required me to pass a practical exam. Since I was accustom to multiple choice exams, I found this type of exam…Certification5 min read
Nov 28, 2019How to get Kioptrix working on VirtualBox — An OSCP StoryKioptrix boot-to-root VM is well known as a good starter vulnerable machine for hacking challenges. This is especially true for persons looking to pursue the OSCP certification, as it is considered to be beginner friendly. Kioptix is intended to be used with VMWare, but maybe you prefer VirtualBox as your…Oscp3 min read
Sep 15, 2017Anatomy of a Phishing Attack aimed at Scotiabank T&T CustomersEarlier this week a friend posted on Facebook that he received an SMS message from an unknown Trinidad & Tobago cell phone number telling him that he had “1 new alert” from Scotiabank, or someone pretending to be Scotiabank. Embedded in this alert message was a web link that opened…Security4 min read
Jul 3, 2017Ransomware Attack ChecklistWe are all familiar with the term Malware. Its purpose is to steal information, but what if malware was used to hold the organization’s data for ransom. This type of malware is known as Ransomware. Unlike malware, ransomware forcibly encrypts all your personal files (i.e. documents, videos, pictures, etc.) …Security2 min read
Dec 30, 2016My Top 3 Cybersecurity Threats of 2016In the year of our Lord, two thousand and sixteen, many innovative technologies have come to the forefront. Especially in the realm of small computing. The way in which we interact with technology has now become somewhat Star Trekish in nature. We wear smart devices that monitor our movements and…Cybersecurity5 min read
Oct 17, 2016When Information Security meets Business ContinuityIn an unpredictable world, things suddenly happen that are out of our control. These disasters, whether man-made or natural, can either have a negligible impact on your normal day’s work or catastrophically stop your company from conducting business. In order to continue operations after a disaster, a company must ensure…Business Continuity3 min read
Aug 17, 2016Colfire security breach: The importance of protecting company informationDid you know, there was a security breach at Colfire? No? Well, may be you have not noticed it as yet. If you have been looking at the social media posts from Trinidadians (search for #BOYCOTTCOLFIRE) recently, you should have notice one viral post about a Colfire employee’s “unprofessional” hairstyle…Security3 min read
May 16, 2016Building a Social Media Program: A Lesson for the Anti-SocialEveryone knows that social media networking is the fastest way of gathering an audience to view your business. However, building a social media presence can be difficult to start because of the various “free” social media channels and tools available to the average person. Other related activities, like content delivery…Social Media6 min read
