DFSP # 457 WSL
Digital Forensic Survival Podcast
The Linux subsystem for Windows, create both opportunity and challenges for forensic analysts. It makes Windows an excellent platform for multi platform forensic analysis tasks, allowing it to take advantage of the many Linux tools available. The challenges are foreseeable, you have Linux artifacts, now commingled on a Windows platform, which makes forensic analysis that much more difficult when examining such a system as evidence. This week I'm going to break down the Linux subsystems for forensic investigators
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DFSP # 456 network triage primer
Digital Forensic Survival Podcast
In this episode, we’ll explore the fundamentals of network triage, focusing on the key aspects of network traffic that are central to many investigations. Additionally, we’ll discuss some of the essential tools you can use to analyze and manage network data effectively.
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DFSP # 455 Security Control Circumvention
Digital Forensic Survival Podcast
Today, we’re going to explore how to handle a critical security event: Unauthorized Modification of Information. This type of event occurs when a user alters information in a system—whether it’s an application, database, website, server, or configuration files—without prior authorization. These modifications can range from impersonation and unauthorized system updates to more sophisticated techniques such as SQL injections, privilege escalations, and configuration file tampering.
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DFSP # 454 MFA Bypass Attacks
Digital Forensic Survival Podcast
This week I talk about the attack methods being used to bypass MFA. We'll learn about real-world cases where MFA was circumvented, and discover best practices to strengthen defenses against these types of attacks...
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DFSP # 453 Windows Startup Locations
Digital Forensic Survival Podcast
In today’s episode, we’ll focus on startup folders, which are perhaps the easiest to triage among all persistence mechanisms. But before diving in, let’s recap the journey so far to underscore the importance of a comprehensive approach rather than a one-off tactic. Each triage area we've covered plays a crucial role in identifying and stopping attacks...
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DFSP # 452 AI and DFIR
Digital Forensic Survival Podcast
In 2024, AI has not only revolutionized how we defend against cyber threats but also how those threats are being carried out. We'll explore how AI is enabling faster, more efficient security incident responses, with real-world examples of its application in automated threat detection and response, advanced forensics, and more. But with every technological leap forward, there's a dark side and attackers are harnessing AI to orchestrate sophisticated attacks...
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DFSP # 451 SQL Triage
Digital Forensic Survival Podcast
SQL injection poses significant risks by enabling attackers to access sensitive metadata, execute dynamic SQL commands, and alter system parameters. These actions can lead to unauthorized data access and system disruptions, especially if attackers gain elevated privileges. This week I'm talking about SQL attack patterns from a triage point of view to help you detect such activity when doing log analysis...
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DFSP # 450 Secure coding and DFIR
Digital Forensic Survival Podcast
I decided to talk this week about the Importance of Secure Coding Knowledge for Security Incident Response Investigations. Knowing secure coding principles helps identify the root causes of vulnerabilities and recognize attack patterns. It facilitates effective communication and collaboration with developers, ensuring accurate incident reports and actionable recommendations. Secure coding knowledge enhances forensic analysis by aiding in code reviews and log analysis to detect anomalies. It also allows responders to suggest mitigation strategies and improve the security posture of...
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DFSP # 449 Zero-Day or Hero-Day
Digital Forensic Survival Podcast
This week, we're covering zero-day vulnerability response from a Digital Forensics and Incident Response professional's perspective. In our roles, we often get involved in various tasks that require a security mindset, and one critical task is responding to zero-day vulnerabilities. To provide a real-world context, we'll integrate the recently disclosed zero-day exploit "Copy2Pwn" (CVE-2024-38213) and discuss the specific forensic artifacts and methods used to achieve the objectives of a DFIR response.
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DFSP # 448 WebShell Forensics
Digital Forensic Survival Podcast
Welcome to this week’s session, where we’ll delve into web shell forensics—an ever-critical topic in incident response investigations and threat-hunting strategies. Today, I’ll provide a breakdown that includes the latest developments, detailed triage techniques, and practical examples of what to look for during your investigations:
info_outlineUnderstanding the different types of databases is important for security incident response investigations, as databases are often targeted by attackers seeking sensitive information. Each database type—relational, NoSQL, in-memory, and cloud-based—has unique structures, query languages, and security mechanisms. Familiarity with these variations enables investigators to effectively...