Posts on redteam
17 posts on redteam. Notes from public sources and my own test lab.
Ticking Time Bomb: The Zero-Day Chase and the False Security Illusion of Automated Tools
Relying on 'Enterprise' scanners to sleep soundly? We need to talk. Here's why automated tools fail against Zero-days and why logic errors are the real silent killers.
Smart Devices, Dumb Passwords: Infiltrating the IoT World via Firmware
A deep dive into the reality of IoT security, moving from physical UART pins to firmware reverse engineering, and why 'security by obscurity' is a myth.
Invisible Doors: The 'Help Yourself Without Asking' Logic in the API World
Hacking has evolved from simple SQL Injections to complex logic flaws. In this post, we dive into BOLA (Broken Object Level Authorization), the sneaky vulnerability that often bypasses automated scanners and how to spot it before the bad guys do.
Is Everyone Root in Your K8s Cluster? Let's Stop the Orchestration Chaos
A deep dive into common Kubernetes security pitfalls like wide-open API servers and over-privileged RBAC roles, and how to secure them from a Red Teamer's perspective.
The Trojan in Your Pocket: Dismantling Mobile App Security from Within
A look into the world of mobile security through the eyes of a Red Teamer, covering common mistakes like hardcoded secrets and the power of dynamic analysis with Frida.
The False Peace of the Sandbox: Why Automation Won't Save You in Mobile Security
Automated scans like MobSF aren't a silver bullet. True mobile security requires looking beyond the sandbox and understanding how real attackers bypass 'secure' local storage and SSL pinning.
The Spy in Your Pocket: A Night Shift in the Dark Corridors of Mobile Apps
Ever wonder what's actually happening behind your mobile screen at 3 AM? Let's talk about debug logs, deep link vulnerabilities, and why your SSL pinning might not be as bulletproof as you think.
The Day You Exposed Kube-apiserver to the Internet, You Handed Over the Keys to Your Cluster
If you aren't seeing 401 or 403 errors in your logs, you're either not being targeted or you're already compromised. Let's dive into the dirty realities of Kubernetes security and how to harden your cluster.
Zero-Day: The Art of Living with an Unpatchable Nightmare
Facing a vulnerability with no signature, no patch, and no known pattern is a wake-up call for any security pro. Here is a look into the reality of zero-days from the perspective of the Red Team kitchen.
The Keyless Lock of Invisible Doors: Why 'IDOR' is Just the Tip of the Iceberg in Modern API Security
A deep dive into the shift from monoliths to microservices and how logic flaws like BOLA have become the new frontier for Red Team operations.
Kubernetes: Orchestration Magic or a Trojan Horse Within?
Is your K8s cluster a secure fortress or just a playground for attackers? Let's dive into API server security, RBAC pitfalls, and why Base64 isn't encryption.
An Invisible Bullet: Zero-Days and That Fatal Gap in Memory
Zero-Days aren't just Hollywood magic; they are the result of unnoticed logic flaws or memory management slips. Let's dive into the 'Window of Exposure' and how these vulnerabilities actually work under the hood.