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The AD Pentest Mindset

The AD Pentest Mindset

TL;DR ·      AD pentesting is different from traditional app testing, focusing onmisconfigurations, permissions, and relationships. ·      The goal is to move from a foothold to the Domain Controller (DC) byescalating privileges and leveraging lateral movement. ·      Key steps after gaining a foothold: escalate privileges, enumeratepermissions, map the network, and pivot. ·      Common tools: SharpUp, BloodHound, Mimikatz, Rubeus, PowerView. ·      OpSec

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Salt Typhoon Strikes: Over 1,000 Cisco Devices Compromised

Salt Typhoon Strikes: Over 1,000 Cisco Devices Compromised

The ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats has once again seen a sophisticated attack targeting critical infrastructure. In a recent cybersecurity alert, researchers uncovered a large-scale cyber-espionage operation orchestrated by a threat group known as Salt Typhoon. This state-backed hacking group exploited vulnerabilities in Cisco network devices, affecting over 1,000 systems worldwide. How the Attack Unfolded

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OpenAI Data Breach Exposes 20 Million User Credentials: What You Need to Know

OpenAI Data Breach Exposes 20 Million User Credentials: What You Need to Know

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken center stage in technological advancements, with companies like OpenAI leading the charge. However, with great innovation comes great responsibility—especially in cybersecurity. Recent reports suggest that threat actors on dark web forums allege they have stolen and leaked 20 million OpenAI user login credentials. This claim, if verified,

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Connecting Kali Linux to Active Directory Made Easy

Connecting Kali Linux to Active Directory Made Easy

TL;DR Joining Kali Machine to AD: Change DNS Server: Edit `/etc/resolv.conf` to set the AD server as DNS. Install Tools: Run `sudo apt update` and install required packages. Join Domain: Discover the domain with `sudo realm discover THEHIVE.LOCAL` and join with `sudo realm join –user=<username> <DOMAIN NAME> Common Errors: No Installation Candidate: Add the correct

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