Sep 5Securing the Internet of Things: Protecting IoT Devices and DataReleased by : Ines Kellou, Dhikra CHEBIRA and Hanaa BOUDINA Introduction: IoT — Internet of Things is one of many technologies in the winding door of inventions that we are witnessing in today’s world. It refers to devices that use the Internet, or other types of networks, to send and receive…IoT7 min readIoT7 min read
Sep 3Unveiling the Astonishing and Horrifying Power of Deepfakesreleased by our members : Ikram Zineb DEBBIH, Zaineb BOUKHETALA, Amira HADDAD Introduction: On March 16, 2022, a news website named “Ukraine 24” published a video in which President Zelensky purportedly instructed his army to lay down their arms and surrender in the conflict against Russia. …Deepfakes5 min readDeepfakes5 min read
Sep 2Ransomware : The Silent Threat to Data Securityreleased by our members : Ait Si Amer Sara, Belharda Aya ,Mechitoua Ikram 1. Definition of Ransomware Ransomware, the dark specter of the digital realm, is a malevolent form of malware that thrives on fear. It operates by wielding a digital guillotine over its victims, either locking them out of their own data or…Cybersecurity5 min readCybersecurity5 min read
Aug 16Demystifying Cloud Security: Understanding Shared Responsibilities for a Secure InfrastructureReleased By: Aziz Aissa Cloud computing has transformed the IT landscape, offering businesses a range of computing services over the internet to drive innovation, scalability, and efficiency. As companies increasingly migrate their resources to the cloud, security becomes a paramount concern. …Cybersecurity3 min readCybersecurity3 min read
Jul 29The Forensic Significance of the NTFS $I30 Filewritten by Chiheb Chahine YAICI Introduction The NTFS file system, the default file system employed by the Windows operating system, relies on a specialized file called the $I30 File to fulfill several crucial functions related to file and directory management. …Forensics3 min readForensics3 min read
Jul 27OAuth 2.0 Authentication Misconfigurationwritten by Mohamed Lakhdar Metidji Introduction OAuth 2.0 is a widely adopted standard for authentication and authorization, facilitating users to grant access to third-party applications without divulging their passwords. However, similar to any authentication mechanism, there exist potential vulnerabilities that malevolent actors can exploit to illicitly access sensitive data. This article…Oauth8 min readOauth8 min read
Jul 23Yahoo Data Breach: An In-Depth Analysis of One of the Most Significant Data Breaches in HistoryWritten by Fatima zahra SENOUCI Introduction: In recent times, the prevalence of cyber attacks and their potentially devastating impact on corporations has garnered significant attention. However, it is crucial to comprehend the intricate nature of cyber attacks, their diverse manifestations, and the degree of vulnerability that organizations, including ourselves, may face…Data Breach7 min readData Breach7 min read
Jul 20Facing Cybercrimes Using AI: How to Prevent Phishing Attacks ?written by Fadia BOUDIAF Introduction : In the era of digitalization, cybercrime poses a significant and ever-growing threat to individuals, businesses, and government entities. Among the prevalent forms of cybercrime, phishing stands out as a particularly insidious tactic. Perpetrators employ fraudulent emails or messages to deceive users into revealing sensitive information, such…Phishing13 min readPhishing13 min read
Mar 26Amazon cognito misconfigurationwritten by Mohamed Lakhdar Metidji In recent years, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has become a popular choice for businesses looking to host their web applications in the cloud. One of the most widely used AWS services is Amazon Cognito, a user authentication and identity management service. …Cloud Security8 min readCloud Security8 min read
Dec 30, 2022Insecure direct object references (IDOR) vulnerabilitywritten by Mohamed Lakhdar Metidji What is Insecure Direct Object Reference ( IDOR ) ? Content for everyone ( pentesters/developers/non-IT ) Before we start, let’s remember : What is a security vulnerability (In short) ? A vulnerability ( Also called “BUG” ) is a weakness in an IT system that can be exploited by an attacker to deliver a successful…Web Exploitation6 min readWeb Exploitation6 min read
