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Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI): Finding C2 Servers, Malware and Botnets

August 8, 2024September 25, 2024Occupy The Web

Welcome back my cyberwarriors! One of the key tasks for those defending a country’s, institution’s or corporation’s assets is to understand what threats exist. This is often referred to as Cyber Threat Intelligence or CTI. It encompasses understanding what the threat actors (hackers and nations) are doing and which are threats to your organization. In […]

Mr. Robot Hacks: How f/society Ransomed Evil Corp for $5.9 million

December 13, 2023January 5, 2024Occupy The Web

Welcome back, my greenhorn cyberwarriors! For those of you who are new to Mr. Robot, Elliot Alderson is an asocial IT security engineer who teams up a with a group of hackers (f/society) determined to use their hacking skills to make a better world. They were able to seriously damage the data on the world’s […]

Ransomware, Part 1: History and Evolution of Ransomware and Ransomware Attacks

December 12, 2023September 20, 2024Occupy The Web

Welcome back, my aspiring cyberwarriors! Recent events have once again emphasized the importance of SCADA security! On May 7, 2021, Colonial Pipeline was attacked with ransomware and was forced the close down a pipeline carrying 45% of the gasoline to major US East Coast cities (NYC, Philadelphia, Washington DC, etc.). This set up gasoline shortages […]

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December 10, 2023January 3, 2024Occupy The Web

You can become a Hackers-Arise MEMBER and receive the following; 1. “Linux Basics for Hackers v2” Video Companion ($99 value). 2. “CWA Prep” (Introduction to Hacking) Video ($99 value). 3. An Autographed copy of Master OTW’s new book “Getting Started Becoming a Master Hacker” ($30 value. You just pay shipping). 4. A digital copy of […]

Ransomware: Build Your Own Ransomware, Part 1

September 9, 2023September 25, 2024Occupy The Web

Welcome back, my aspiring cyberwarriors! Ransomware is rapidly becoming the most important form of malware afflicting our digital systems. Companies across the globe are being hit with various forms of malware including the new variant, Snake, designed specifically for SCADA/ICS systems. The Colonial Pipeline in the US was shutdown for nearly a week before paying […]

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): OSINT Tools for Bitcoin Investigations

January 20, 2023December 30, 2023Occupy The Web

Welcome back, my aspiring OSINT investigators! One of the most lucrative areas for OSINT investigators is the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency scam and theft investigations and recovery. As the price of these cryptocurrencies has soared, so has the incidence of scams and thefts. A reputable source has estimated the value of bitcoin and crypto-currency thefts and […]