Anyone Using XMPP/OMEMO?

Dear blog readers,

Are you interested in catching up with me in terms of current and upcoming research including possible cybercrime research and commercial threat intelligence gathering services?

Here’s my XMPP/OMEMO ID: dancho.danchev@kode.im

Stay… Continue reading Anyone Using XMPP/OMEMO?

New Commercial Security Research OSINT Cybercrime Research and Threat Intelligence Gathering Services Portfolio Available On Demand!

Dear blog readers,

I wanted to let everyone know of a currently active commercial portfolio of services that I’m publicly offering for the purpose of reaching out to colleagues and friends including companies vendors and organizations who might be int… Continue reading New Commercial Security Research OSINT Cybercrime Research and Threat Intelligence Gathering Services Portfolio Available On Demand!

Cyber Security Project Investment Proposal – Astalavista Security Group – Official Re-Launch – Support me Today!

Dear blog readers, I wanted to take the time and effort and present a currently active cyber security project proposal with you for the purpose of soliciting your feedback including possible project donations using my PayPal ID: dancho.danchev@hush.com… Continue reading Cyber Security Project Investment Proposal – Astalavista Security Group – Official Re-Launch – Support me Today!

Guess Who’s Still Running the Show?

Dear blog readers,

I’ve recently came across to a very informative presentation courtesy of a friend Jeffrey Carr from TaiaGlobal that lists me as a major competitor in Cyber Threat Intelligence next to the DHS. Outstanding! Keep it coming Jeff and do… Continue reading Guess Who’s Still Running the Show?

I’m Back!

Dear blog readers – it’s been a while since I’ve last posted a quality update following my disappearance and possible kidnapping attempt circa 2010 but as many of you have noticed I’ve recently published a variety of research and CYBERINT type of artic… Continue reading I’m Back!

Dancho Danchev’s Blog – Open Call for Blog Contributors and Guest Bloggers

UPDATE: Do you know which is one of the World’s most popular Security blogs and who’s running it? Guess what – you’ve been reading it all along. Ever since I started this blog in December, 2005 for the purpose of impressing my girlfriend and greatly in… Continue reading Dancho Danchev’s Blog – Open Call for Blog Contributors and Guest Bloggers

Historical OSINT – The Russian Business Network Says “Hi”

You know you’re popular when “they” say “hi”.

It’s 2009 and I’ve received a surprising personal email courtesy of guess who – The Russian Business Network showing off the actual ownership of the hxxp://rbnnetwork.com domain and basically saying “hi”. … Continue reading Historical OSINT – The Russian Business Network Says “Hi”

Assessing the Recently Leaked FSB Contractor Data – A Peek Inside Russia’s Understanding of Social Network Analysis and Tailored Access Operations

I’ve recently managed to obtain a copy of the recently leaked FSB contractor data courtesy of 0v1ru$ and “Digital Revolution” and I’ve decided to take a closer look including an in-depth overview and discussion of the leaked data in the context of toda… Continue reading Assessing the Recently Leaked FSB Contractor Data – A Peek Inside Russia’s Understanding of Social Network Analysis and Tailored Access Operations

Profiling a Currently Active Portfolio of High-Profile Cybercriminal Jabber and XMPP Accounts

In a world dominated by fraudulent propositions it should be noted that Jabber and XMPP remain the primary secure communication channel for a large portion of cybercrime-friendly propositions that I come across to on a daily basis largely relying on Of… Continue reading Profiling a Currently Active Portfolio of High-Profile Cybercriminal Jabber and XMPP Accounts