Ransomware – Hackers-Arise

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, 2023January 4, 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 […]

Reverse Engineering Malware, Ghidra Part 3: Analyzing the WannaCry Ransomware

December 11, 2023January 3, 2024Occupy The Web

Welcome back, my aspiring cyber warriors! Reverse engineering is one of the most highly sought and most valuable cybersecurity/infosec skills. Few people have developed their skill levels to be proficient in this highly sought after skill. Ghidra is a relatively new and free reverse engineering tool from the US spy agency, NSA. In this tutorial, […]

Reverse Engineering Malware, Part 1: Getting Started

December 11, 2023January 3, 2024Occupy The Web

In my introductory article in this new series, I attempted to lay out the merits of why you should study Reverse Engineering Malware. I’m hoping that you found that argument compelling enough that you have come back and are ready to dedicate yourself to this exciting discipline. I’m sure your hard work and dedication will […]

Dreaming of Becoming a Cyber Warrior? You can join our team NOW by becoming a Hackers-Arise MEMBER!

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 […]

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 […]