Converting NMAP XML Files to HTML with xsltproc

NMAP is a wonderful network scanner and its ability to log scan data to files, specifically XML, helps quite a bit.  This enables the scan data to be parsed by other tools such as Metasploit’s db_import or even NMAP’s own Zenmap GUI.  While XML is grea… Continue reading Converting NMAP XML Files to HTML with xsltproc

This Week in Security: Bluetooth Hacking, NEC Phones, and Malicious Tor Nodes

One of the fun things about vulnerability research is that there are so many places for bugs to hide. Modern devices have multiple processors, bits of radio hardware, and millions of lines of code. When [Veronica Kovah] of Dark Mentor LLC decided to start vulnerability research on the Bluetooth Low …read more

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This Week in Security: OpenSTMPD, Kali Release, Scareware, Intel, and Unintended Consequences

If you run an OpenBSD server, or have OpenSMTPD running on a server, go update it right now. Version 6.6.2, released January 28th, fixes an exploit that can be launched locally or remotely, simply by connecting to the SMTP service. This was found by Qualys, who waited till the update …read more

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Book Review – Linux Basics for Hackers

With countless job openings and growth with no end in sight, InfoSec is the place to be. Many pose the question, “Where do I start?” Over his years of training hackers and eventual security experts across a wide array of industries and occu… Continue reading Book Review – Linux Basics for Hackers

Poisonous Pi – The Execution of a Raspberry Pi Hacking Workshop

43 years ago, a small team led by Chuck Peddle changed the way society computes today. In 1975, encased in plastic, this 40-pin DIP 8-bit microprocessor, known as the MOS Technology 6502, made its debut. Why should you care? Not only was this the cheap… Continue reading Poisonous Pi – The Execution of a Raspberry Pi Hacking Workshop

Cisco, Kali, Equifax, & Facebook – Paul’s Security Weekly #550

In the news, Cisco hardcoded passwords, Kali on Windows, Equifax recovers $114 million on $26.5 million in expenses from breach, and more on this episode of Paul’s Security Weekly! Larry’s Stories Cisco hardcoded passwords Memcahed DDoS wil… Continue reading Cisco, Kali, Equifax, & Facebook – Paul’s Security Weekly #550