A few thoughts and examples on why a VPN is important
The emphasis of the VPN importance for digital privacy and how things can go wrong if it’s not being used.
Digital Privacy & Security
How dark web users utilise postal services to buy and ship drugs
A brief overview of how dark web drugs are distributed by post, compiled as result of researching some underground buyer and vendor manuals.
The Cyber Kill Chain explained – along with some 2020 examples
Learn about the Cyber Kill Chain from the most recent 2020 examples illustrating each step.
Free digital forensics training from Autopsy
Covid-19 related free digital forensics training offer from Autopsy.
Osint Me Tricky Thursday #5 – Malware
What are the signs of malware infection on your computer? Some indicators to consider explained here.
Dark web manuals and tutorials for online crime
A quick dive into the dark web markets and forums – examples of manuals and guides for scamming people.
CAB seized 6.000 BTC (ca. €52m)… or did they?!
Discussing the press coverage of the alleged confiscation of Bitcoin by CAB versus what I think really happened…
APT1 and learning from their OPSEC failures
Even military hackers make OPSEC mistakes. I bring back the APT1 story in order to outline some bad OPSEC examples that you should avoid if conducting online investigations.
Cyber threats, rogue states and why Ireland needs a dedicated intelligence agency
Why Ireland urgently needs a dedicated intelligence agency – my public consultation submission to the Government regarding their National Security Strategy 2020-2025. Also, read between the lines for my own reasons as to why I quit police work.
Osint Me Tricky Thursday #2 – Keyloggers
Tricky Thursday focuses on keyloggers. Keyloggers come in two types – hardware and software. Essentially, both types are digital surveillance tools that capture and record anything that you type on your computer’s keyboard. Check out my methods of detecting and defending against keyloggers.