Chinese APT IronHusky Deploys Updated MysterySnail RAT on Russia
Kaspersky researchers report the reappearance of MysterySnail RAT, a malware linked to Chinese IronHusky APT, targeting Mongolia and Russia after years of silence. Learn about…
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Why Christopher Hitchens Inspires Me
News of Christopher Hitchens’ death was crushing to me last night. I can think of no other author that is so inspiring to me. Here…
New Android malware steals your credit cards for NFC relay attacks
A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform named ‘SuperCard X’ has emerged, targeting Android devices via NFC relay attacks that enable point-of-sale and ATM transactions using compromised…
Observations of Japan | Daniel Miessler
I had the opportunity to go to Tokyo, Japan for a week this month for work and while there I kept a running list of…
Who Makes the Best Web Security Testers?
There’s been some debate in my circles recently on the topic of what type of person and background makes the best web security tester. The…
Plane Crashes and Child Molestation
In one of Malcolm Gladwell’s books he talked about how respect for authority has caused a massive number of plane crashes over time. Basically, the…
New SheByte PaaS Offering $199 Subscription for Cyber Criminals
In the wake of LabHost’s shutdown in April 2024, a new player has emerged in the Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) landscape, positioning itself as the heir apparent…
Cozy Bear’s Wine Lure Drops WineLoader Malware on EU Diplomats
Midnight Blizzard (APT29/Cozy Bear) targets European embassies and Ministries of Foreign Affairs with sophisticated phishing emails disguised as wine tasting invitations. Learn about the new…
A Civilization Manifesto
This will be rough. I’ve always been attracted to the idea of identifying unifying characteristics of desired society, and defining those ideals as sacred to…
Visualizing Interesting Log Events Using Splunk’s Google Maps Application
I never stop being fascinated by the fact that web admins have boxes online that anyone in the world can reach out and touch. Visualizing…
Microsoft Warns of Ransomware Gangs Exploit Cloud Environments with New Techniques
In a comprehensive analysis of the ransomware landscape in the first quarter of 2025, Microsoft Threat Intelligence has highlighted significant shifts in tactics by threat…
A Depressing Truth About Friendship in Adulthood
One of the most depressing things in life is not being able have all your friends from various phases of your life meet and spend…