Windows has a rich security model that is worth understanding to operate effectively on a red team or pentest. There are many great resources that discuss this topic. We will reference them and attempt to distill the foundational concepts and the operational points you should know. Specifically, we will focus…
During a whitebox code review, having graphical representations of the layout of the code base can be highly beneficial, as the tester has limited time to learn and analyze the structure of the project. The .NET Compiler Platform SDK, or Roslyn, which provides the Microsoft.CodeAnalysis namespace, can be utilized…
During an engagement, having an email list for your target can be useful for a variety of reasons. When it comes to social engineering and password spraying, more email addresses translate to higher chances of success. While some clients will provide an employee directory, for others it may be necessary…
Any red team looking to improve is constantly adapting, changing their tactics and implementing new techniques & procedures. To many professionals in the industry, this is known as Tradecraft – a term that resonates with me. Previously, I had written about various tools that are used by the Tevora Threat Team…
This post will walk through the process of automatically decrypting a LUKS encrypted drive on boot using a chain of trust implemented via Secure Boot and TPM 2. Warning: This post does not discuss initramfs configuration. Configuration of the initramfs is distribution specific. Effort needs to be taken to ensure…
