Posts on red-team
53 posts on red-team. Notes from public sources and my own test lab.
The End of Signature-Based Security: A Journey to the Heart of a File and the Art of Analysis
A deep dive into malware analysis from a Red Teamer's perspective, exploring why static and dynamic analysis are crucial for building robust defensive strategies in today's threat landscape.
The Beast Inside the Box: From Static Analysis to Behavioral Hunting
Checking hashes isn't enough anymore. Sedat dives into the 'kitchen' of malware analysis, explaining why we need to move beyond signatures to understand the character of modern threats.
Trusting Automated Scanners? Welcome to the Illusionary World of Mobile Security
Relying solely on automated security tools is like sailing a paper boat in a storm. Let's talk about why manual testing and defensive depth matter more than flashy PDF reports.
The Door Nobody Knows About Yet: Zero-Day Realities and the 'Patch' Race
A deep dive into the world of Zero-Day vulnerabilities, from early-career mistakes causing 4 AM kernel panics to the technical dance of memory management and the race against time.
The Calm Before the Runtime Storm: Container Escapes and Monitoring Strategies
The moment you spot `cap_sys_admin` in a privileged container, isolation is essentially dead. Let’s talk about how containers break, why the privileged flag is a disaster, and how to actually lock things down.
When the Clock Stops: A Zero-Day Survival Guide
What happens when you face a vulnerability that doesn't even have a name yet? I'm sharing the story of a 3:00 AM wake-up call and how we handle 'ghost' threats from a Red Team perspective.
Chasing the Unknown: Zero-Day Chaos and the Vulnerabilities That Won't Wait for a Patch
A deep dive into the world of Zero-Day exploits from a Red Teamer's perspective. Learn the anatomy of an attack that bypasses traditional defenses and how we deal with invisible threats.
Docker's 'Privileged' Trap: Trojan Horses Inside Containers
Think that --privileged flag is a lifesaver? Think again. Here is how container misconfigurations turn into open doors for attackers, based on my early career blunders and Red Team field experience.
Betrayal of the Dependencies: The Art of Supply Chain Attacks and Defense
Ever wondered how a single typo in your package.json could compromise your entire infrastructure? Let's dive into the world of Software Supply Chain security and learn how to defend your fortress from the inside out.
Fighting an Invisible Enemy: The Zero-Day Paradox and the Art of Defense
A deep dive into the world of Zero-Day vulnerabilities, why patching isn't always enough, and how we can defend against what we can't see.
Leaving the API Doors Unlocked: Did You Really Think a JWT Was Enough?
Have you ever felt that cold sweat down your neck when you realize your API is serving your entire database to the internet? Let's talk about the most common 'invisible' vulnerability: BOLA.
Smart Home, Dumb Holes: The Art of Becoming Root in the IoT World
IoT devices are often built for speed, not security. From default passwords to unencrypted MQTT traffic, let's explore why these 'smart' gadgets are a Red Teamer's favorite playground and how to lock them down.