An educational guide to steganography and in-memory payload execution. Please don’t try on unauthorized system. Introduction Steganography, the art of hiding information in plain sight, has evolved from ancient techniques of invisible ink to modern digital methods. In this technical exploration, we’ll dissect a Python-based steganography implementation that embeds encrypted payloads within PNG images and…
Executive Summary A critical security crisis is unfolding for organizations using Gen 7 SonicWall firewalls with SSL VPN enabled. Since mid-July 2025, attackers have exploited a suspected zero-day vulnerability (or a dangerously misunderstood known flaw) to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA), compromise networks in under two hours, and deploy Akira ransomware. With over 28 confirmed breaches…
What is this: Sock puppets are fake online accounts used to interact with targets for gathering data and intelligence without revealing the investigator’s real identity. It’s primary focus is on infiltrating closed communities including forums or private groups, discover vulnerabilities, conduct social engineering, and avoid triggering alerts while performing investigation. Before creating a puppet, an…
