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Sedat Özdemir

Posts on red-team

53 posts on red-team. Notes from public sources and my own test lab.

What’s Inside the Box? Shedding Light into Darkness with Malware Analysis

A deep dive into why relying on file hashes is no longer enough and how to safely dissect modern threats using static and dynamic analysis techniques.

May 14, 2026·3 dk readdefensive-securitymalware-analysisred-team

From Streetlights to Server Rooms: The Mystery of the Letter 'S' in IoT Security

Think that smart sensor is harmless? Think again. From UART shells to hardcoded cloud keys, let's look at how IoT devices become the weakest link in your infrastructure.

May 12, 2026·4 dk readembedded-securityfirmwarehardware-hacking

When the Foundations Crumble: Software Supply Chain and 'Dependency Hell'

Think you're safe behind your firewall? Think again. The real threat might be that 'npm install' you just ran. Let's dive into the messy world of Software Supply Chain attacks and how they turn your trust against you.

May 4, 2026·4 dk readcybersecuritydependency-confusiondevsecops

Trusting Your Package Manager? Feeding a Trojan Horse in the Supply Chain

Think your CI/CD pipeline is safe because of a few SCA scans? Think again. We’re diving into the blind spots of package managers, from malicious logic to dependency confusion.

May 2, 2026·4 dk readappsecdependency-confusiondevsecops

Ghost in the Terminal: Unconventional Penetration Testing Scenarios and Real-World Defense

A deep dive into the Red Teamer mindset: why your security is only as strong as your forgotten legacy server, moving beyond automated tools to explore RCE via misconfigurations, and the art of lateral movement.

April 30, 2026·4 dk readcybersecuritydefensive-hardeningoffensive-security

Loosening the Prison Bars: Docker Escape and the Art of Defense

A deep dive into why privileged containers are a Red Teamer's dream, how to spot escape routes like the Docker socket, and the right way to harden your containerized infrastructure.

April 29, 2026·4 dk readcontainer-securitydevsecopsdocker-escape

JSON’s Backdoor: The Forgotten 'Logic' and Invisible Threats in API Security

Modern security isn't just about blocking scripts; it's about understanding the logic of your APIs. Let's dive into why WAFs aren't enough when your business logic is broken.

April 28, 2026·3 dk readapi-securitybolacybersecurity

The Silent Killer in the Factory: The Cold Reality of the 'Force Coil' Command in OT Systems

Hacking a server in the IT world leads to data leaks; hacking a system in the OT world leads to physical disasters. Let's dive into the vulnerabilities of Modbus/TCP and why the air-gap myth is dangerous.

April 27, 2026·4 dk readindustrial-securitymodbusot-security

The Human Factor: Bypassing the World’s Strongest Firewall with a Cup of Coffee

While we spend millions on security infrastructure, the biggest vulnerability remains the person behind the screen. Let's talk about how social engineering exploits psychology and why it's a Red Teamer's favorite tool.

April 19, 2026·4 dk readdefensehuman-hackingphishing

A Night in the Lab: Why That File Isn’t Behaving Like You’d Expect

Signature-based detection is a thing of the past. Join me in the lab as we dissect how modern malware hides in memory and how we can unmask these 'ghost' scripts using both static and dynamic analysis.

April 18, 2026·3 dk readcybersecuritydefensemalware-analysis

You Can't Patch the Human Factor: The Dirty Lab of Social Engineering

Why most phishing simulations are a waste of time and how real-world social engineering actually works—from the art of OSINT to the psychology of pretexting.

April 16, 2026·4 dk readcybersecuritydefensehuman-hacking

The Illusion of Container Isolation: Owning the Host via docker.sock

Think your containers are securely isolated? Think again. From exposed Docker sockets to unnecessary privileges, let's talk about how misconfigurations turn your secure containers into host-level backdoors.

April 13, 2026·3 dk readcontainer-securitydevsecopsdocker