EventList – version 1.0.1/1.0.2 released

EventList version 1.0.1 released

Download EventList

https://github.com/miriamxyra/EventList

EventList Documentation

https://miriamxyra.com/2018/08/28/eventlist-the-baseline-event-analyzer/

Changes in Version 1.0.1

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Detecting Emotet using Windows Event Logs

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Emotet is a trojan malware that steals sensitive information. Many companies are concerned that their users will get infected by this malware and might leak sensitive information.

A customer I’m currently helping with their Security Operations Center (SOC) asked me, how they can detect Emotet in their environment.

Here’s what I came up with – maybe it helps you detecting Emotet or similar malware in your environment, too! (more…)

EventList – the Baseline Event Analyzer

mx_microsoft_border When it comes to securing Windows Systems, it doesn’t matter if you harden a Domain Controller, a server system or a client – one thing they all have in common:
There are baselines provided by Microsoft, which security settings should be applied for each system.

Amongst others, there are some audit recommendations included.

I often work with customers who just started building their Security Operations Center (SOC). Many customers are confused by the variety of Windows Events: which events should be monitored? Which events will be generated when a specific baseline is applied?

Writing down each event and monitoring recommendations would be a huge effort. That’s why I automated it and created EventList – I hope, it helps you, too! (more…)

Securing your infrastructure with Just Enough Administration

mx_microsoft_border I was giving a talk about Just Enough Administration (JEA) at PSConfEU 2018 in Hannover and I also wanted to share my thoughts with you writing this blog post.

My PSConfEU presentation and demo code can be found on GitHub. The recording on the session will be released soon on the official PSConfEU YouTube channel (I will update this link, once the recording of my session is released). (more…)

Stop using Lan Manager and NTLMv1!

mx_microsoft_border When performing Security checks in customer environments I often find out that LAN Manager or NTLMv1 is still allowed. Most customers don’t know that this setting leaves the environment highly vulnerable to attacks targeting their authentication methods.

Why you should not use LAN Manager and NTLMv1 anymore you will read in this article. (more…)

myDeckWishlist – Magic the Gathering

mx_offtopic_border Magic the Gathering, played with real cards, can be a very expensive hobby: If you want to buy cards for a new deck, you often have to wait some months to get all cards you need.

If you already own other cards which fit in your deck, you may also want to play them instead until you can afford the more expensive cards. (more…)

Hakin9 – How to become a hacker

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For all of you who ever wondered how to become a hacker, Hakin9 interviewed a few people about how to become a hacker including me. (more…)

Hakin9 published my article in the latest magazine “WordPress Hacking & Vulnerabilities” (Vol. 11 No. 06)

My article “WordPress distributions and Security – a short overview” was published in the latest Hakin9 magazine “WordPress Hacking & Vulnerabilities” (Vol. 11 No. 06)! (more…)

Video Tutorial: XSS – Cross Site Scripting

Cross Site Scripting is the consequence of a vulnerability in websites or Client Software. It allows an attacker to inject his own malicious code.

It is used either to trick the user to believe that the injected code is part of the website or to run scripts which are not distributed by the website itself.

Do you know the difference between a DOM-based, a Not Persistent and a Persistent attack? (more…)