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We didn’t start the Fire[HOL]

FireHOL is one of those programs that have been out there but never got into using it. In contrast I was always relying on IPTABLES and many times locking myself out of my servers because I forgot to include SSH in the rules. Since I started testing FireHOL out I reduced the need for IPTABLES or even improved on my IPTABLES understanding. Why? FireHOL is an IPTABLES configuration generator i.e an extremely simplified way to create IPTABLES chains. *Some of the examples explained below were taken directly from the FireHOL documentation pages so the credit goes to the FireHOL team. […]

DNS Beacon through DNSMasq Redirectors

Dnsmasq is a lightweight utility that provides network infrastructure for small networks: DNS, DHCP, router advertisement and network boot. Dnsmasq accepts DNS queries and either answers them from a small, local, cache or forwards them to a real, recursive, DNS server. When performing red team operations it is important to have a large arsenal in your disposal which can be used according to the scenario, objectives and versatility needed. One of the tools that can be useed is DNSMasq. Cobalt Strike Beacon The DNS beacon offered by Cobalt Strike is a great way to smuggle communications in and out strict […]