Not-So-Random: Using LD_PRELOAD to Hijack the rand() Function

    Today I wanted to continue the series on using LD_PRELOAD.  In today’s post we are going to use LD_PRELOAD to hijack the rand() function in a simple random number guessing game to control the generation of random numbers and effectively be able to … Continue reading Not-So-Random: Using LD_PRELOAD to Hijack the rand() Function

LD_PRELOAD – Introduction

    Today I wanted to start what I plan to be a small series of blog posts about LD_PRELOAD. LD_PRELOAD is related to Linux based systems and revolves around the loader system and how shared object libraries resolve linker symbols when loading a dynami… Continue reading LD_PRELOAD – Introduction

DNS Hijacking: What Is It and How Does It Work Anyway?

An attacker that gains control over your DNS gains control over your entire domain. How can you know, and what can you do to stop, DNS hijacking?
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Are hackers using your PC to mine Bitcoin?

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero are so popular because they’re secure and potentially worth thousands of dollars. But investors and consumers aren’t the only ones interested in them. Hackers are using malicious tactics to steal cr… Continue reading Are hackers using your PC to mine Bitcoin?

Are hackers using your PC to mine Bitcoin?

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero are so popular because they’re secure and potentially worth thousands of dollars. But investors and consumers aren’t the only ones interested in them. Hackers are using malicious tactics to steal cr… Continue reading Are hackers using your PC to mine Bitcoin?

Popular Destinations rerouted to Russia

Early this morning (UTC) our systems detected a suspicious event where many prefixes for high profile destinations were being announced by an unused Russian Autonomous System. Starting at 04:43 (UTC) 80 prefixes normally announced by organizations such Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitch, NTT Communications and Riot Games were now detected in the global BGP routing […] Continue reading Popular Destinations rerouted to Russia