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Description In recent years, the international order from the Ukraine to the United States has been seriously impacted by botnets, the remotely controlled networks of computers with nefarious intentions. The virus, ransomware, and disruptive services offered by various botnets have a variety of unique consequences and characteristics. Therefore, strengthening the defenses against them is crucial. To more or less successfully combat botnets, one should examine their code, communication, kill chain, and other technological characteristics. However, the Business Model for Information Security asserts that in addition to technology characteristics, their skills and behavior also have a human and organizational component. The purpose of this course is to describe the elements of various attacks and to give a framework for analysing the technical and human characteristics of botnets. Five botnet attacks were used as case studies for testing the specified framework. ElectrumDoSMiner, Emote, Gamover Zeus, Mirani, and VPNFilter were the botnets that were selected. The comparison concentrated on the following factors: motivation, the used business model, cooperation readiness, capabilities, and attack source. Due to the dynamic behavior of cyberspace and botnets, it is difficult for defending organizations to achieve the target level of defending capabilities with a one-time development. The methods described in this research should be used to construct cyber defense and gather threat intelligence on botnets. According to the BMIS paradigm, this framework combines human and technology characteristics, giving the defender a uniform classification system. This is a beginners course that is aimed at explaining what BotNets are, how they are built and operated. It also discusses how BotNets attack and have avoided detection in the past by Anti Virus solutions. This course starts with the basics then moves on to more details and then finally shows examples of BotNets and how to detect if clients are infected with BotNet clients. After the course you will be able to: Explain what a BotNet is Explain and describe the components and architecture of BotNets Explain the ecosystem of BotNets Explain BaaS (BotNet as a Service) Explain different types of BotNets Explain the difference between SocialBots and “normal” BotNets Discover infected clients that are part of a BotNet Understand different types of attacks that BotNets can do This course is meant to give any student that takes it critical knowledge and skills to understand the unique threats that BotNets pose to an entity. Who this course is for: People interested or involved in IT Security or Cyber Security People Interested in IT Forensics and Cyber Espionage, War and Crime attack tools People interested in understanding Botnets and other security threats when using the Internet or any computer Red, Blue and Rainbow Team Members that want some more hands on experience with Botnets, Detection and Analysis Requirements Be curious about computers and technology Have a working knowledge of computers and smartphones Be interested in learning about security threats and how they are made Know a little bit about networks, clients and analysis [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content]

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Types of Ransomware Attackers may use one of several different approaches to extort digital currency from their victims: Scareware : This malware poses as security software or tech support. Ransomware victims may receive pop-up notifications saying malware has been discovered on their system. Security software that the user does not own would not have access to this information. Not responding to this will not do anything except lead to more pop-ups. Screen lockers : Also known simply as lockers, these are a type of ransomware designed to completely lock users out of their computers. Upon starting up the computer, a victim may see what looks to be an official government seal, leading the victim into believing they are the subject of an official inquiry. After being informed that unlicensed software or illegal web content has been found on the computer, the victim is given instructions on how to pay an electronic fine. However, official government organizations would not do this; they instead would go through proper legal channels and procedures. Encrypting ransomware : Otherwise known as data kidnapping attacks, these give the attacker access to and encrypt the victim's data and ask for a payment to unlock the files. Once this happens, there is no guarantee that the victim will get access to their data back -- even if they negotiate for it. The attacker may also encrypt files on infected devices and make money by selling a product that promises to help the victim unlock files and prevent future malware attacks. Doxware : With this malware, an attacker may threaten to publish victim data online if the victim does not pay a ransom. Master boot record ransomware : With this, the entire hard drive is encrypted, not just the user's personal files, making it impossible to access the operating system. Mobile ransomware : This ransomware affects mobile devices. An attacker can use mobile ransomware to steal data from a phone or lock it and require a ransom to return the data or unlock the device.

Types of social engineering attacks Popular types of social engineering attacks include the following techniques : - Baiting : An attacker leaves a malware-infected physical device, such as a Universal Serial Bus flash drive, in a place it is sure to be found. The target then picks up the device and inserts it into their computer, unintentionally installing the malware. - Phishing : When a malicious party sends a fraudulent email disguised as a legitimate email, often purporting to be from a trusted source. The message is meant to trick the recipient into sharing financial or personal information or clicking on a link that installs malware. - Spear phishing : This is like phishing, but the attack is tailored for a specific individual or organization. - Vishing : Also known as voice phishing, vishing involves the use of social engineering over the phone to gather financial or personal information from the target. - Whaling : A specific type of phishing attack, a whaling attack targets high-profile employees, such as the chief financial officer or chief executive officer, to trick the targeted employee into disclosing sensitive information.These three types of phishing attacks fall under the wider umbrella of social engineering. - Pretexting : One party lies to another to gain access to privileged data. For example, a pretexting scam could involve an attacker who pretends to need financial or personal data to confirm the identity of the recipient. - Scareware : This involves tricking the victim into thinking their computer is infected with malware or has inadvertently downloaded illegal content. The attacker then offers the victim a solution that will fix the bogus problem; in reality, the victim is simply tricked into downloading and installing the attacker's malware. - Watering hole : The attacker attempts to compromise a specific group of people by infecting websites they are known to visit and trust with the goal of gaining network access. - Diversion theft : In this type of attack, social engineers trick a delivery or courier company into going to the wrong pickup or drop-off location, thus intercepting the transaction. - Quid pro quo : This is an attack in which the social engineer pretends to provide something in exchange for the target's information or assistance. For instance, a hacker calls a selection of random numbers within an organization and pretends to be a technical support specialist responding to a ticket. Eventually, the hacker will find someone with a legitimate tech issue whom they will then pretend to help. Through this interaction, the hacker can have the target type in the commands to launch malware or can collect password information. - Honey trap : In this attack, the social engineer pretends to be an attractive person to interact with a person online, fake an online relationship and gather sensitive information through that relationship. - Tailgating : Sometimes called piggybacking, tailgating is when a hacker walks into a secured building by following someone with an authorized access card. This attack presumes the person with legitimate access to the building is courteous enough to hold the door open for the person behind them, assuming they are allowed to be there. - Rogue security software : This is a type of malware that tricks targets into paying for the fake removal of malware. - Dumpster diving : This is a social engineering attack whereby a person searches a company's trash to find information, such as passwords or access codes written on sticky notes or scraps of paper, that could be used to infiltrate the organization's network. - Pharming : With this type of online fraud, a cybercriminal installs malicious code on a computer or server that automatically directs the user to a fake website, where the user may be tricked into providing personal information.

What are the most common types of cyber attacks? Cyber attacks most commonly involve the following: - Malware in which malicious software is used to attack information systems. Ransomware, spyware and Trojans are examples of malware. Depending on the type of malicious code, malware could be used by hackers to steal or secretly copy sensitive data, block access to files, disrupt system operations or make systems inoperable. - Phishing in which hackers socially engineer email messages to entice recipients to open them. The recipients are tricked into downloading the malware contained within the email by either opening an attached file or embedded link. - Man-in-the-middle or MitM, where attackers secretly insert themselves between two parties, such as individual computer users and their financial institution. Depending on the details of the actual attack, this type of attack may be more specifically classified as a man-in-the-browser attack, monster-in-the-middle attack or machine-in-the-middle attack. It is also sometimes called an eavesdropping attack. - DDoS in which hackers bombard an organization's servers with large volumes of simultaneous data requests, thereby making the servers unable to handle any legitimate requests. - SQL injection where hackers insert malicious code into servers using the Structured Query Language programming language to get the server to reveal sensitive data. - Zero-day exploit which happens when a newly identified vulnerability in IT infrastructure is first exploited by hackers. - Domain name system (DNS) tunneling a sophisticated attack in which attackers establish and then use persistently available access -- or a tunnel -- into their targets' systems. - Drive-by or drive-by download, occurs when an individual visits a website that, in turn, infects the unsuspecting individual's computer with malware. - Credential-based attacks happen when hackers steal the credentials that IT workers use to access and manage systems and then use that information to illegally access computers to steal sensitive data or otherwise disrupt an organization and its operations.

6 common types of cyber attacks and how to prevent them Cybercrime is a clear and present risk to governments, businesses and individuals; according to the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2020, cyber attacks rank first among global human-caused risks. The motivation behind cyber attacks has become more varied over the past few years, with disinformation and disruption joining the regular drivers of data theft, extortion and vandalism, and the challenges they present have many security teams on the back foot. Cyber attacks hit organizations every day: Just in the network activity of its own customers, CrowdStrike detected around 41,000 potential attacks between January and June this year compared with 35,000 for all of last year, while IT Governance reported 586,771,602 leaked records in November 2020 alone. RiskIQ predicted that, by 2021, cybercrime will cost the world $11.4 million every minute. These costs are both tangible and intangible, including not only direct loss of assets, revenue and productivity, but also loss of business confidence, trust and reputational damage. Cybercrime is built around the efficient exploitation of vulnerabilities, and security teams are always at a disadvantage because they must defend all possible entry points, while an attacker only needs to find and exploit one weakness or vulnerability. This asymmetry highly favors any attacker, with the result that even large enterprises struggle to prevent cybercriminals from monetizing access to their networks -- networks that typically must maintain open access and connectivity while trying to protect enterprise resources. Not only large organizations are at risk of cyber attack; cybercriminals will use any internet-connected device as a weapon, a target or both, and SMBs tend to deploy less sophisticated cybersecurity measures. So, which are the most damaging cyber attacks, and how do they work? Here are the six most damaging types of cyber attacks. 1. Malware Malware, or malicious software, is an umbrella term used to refer to a hostile or intrusive program or file that is designed to exploit devices at the expense of the user and to the benefit of the attacker. There are various types of malware, but they all use evasion and obfuscation techniques designed to not only fool users, but also evade security controls so they can install themselves on a system or device surreptitiously without permission. Here are some of the most common types of malware: Ransomware. Currently, the most feared form of malware is ransomware -- a program designed to encrypt a victim's files and then demand a ransom in order to receive the decryption key. There have been several noticeable ransomware attacks in 2020. The Clop ransomware has been implicated in major breaches of biopharmaceutical firm ExecuPharm, Indian business group Indiabulls, the U.K.'s EV Cargo Logistics and Germany's Software AG, where the ransom was allegedly $20 million to be paid in bitcoins. If the ransom is not paid, the hackers usually post stolen data online. At the time of writing, the PLEASE_READ_ME ransomware had breached at least 85,000 servers worldwide and had put up for sale at least 250,000 stolen databases. Trojans. A Trojan horse is a program downloaded and installed on a computer that appears harmless but is, in fact, malicious. Typically, this malware is hidden in an innocent-looking email attachment or free download. When the user clicks on the email attachment or downloads the free program, the hidden malware is transferred to the user's computing device. Once inside, the malicious code executes whatever task the attacker designed it to perform. Often, this is to launch an immediate attack, but they can also create a backdoor for the hacker to use in future attacks. Spyware. Once installed, spyware monitors the victim's internet activity, tracks login credentials and spies on sensitive information -- all without the user's consent or knowledge. The primary goal is usually to obtain credit card numbers, banking information and passwords, which are sent back to the attacker. Recent victims include Google Play users in South and Southeast Asia, but spyware is also used by government agencies: Human rights activists and journalists in India and Uzbekistan and Pakistani government officials were all targeted in 2020. 2. DDoS A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is an attack in which multiple compromised computer systems attack a target, such as a server, website or other network resource, and cause a denial of service for users of the targeted resource. The flood of incoming messages, connection requests or malformed packets to the target system forces it to slow down or even crash and shut down, thereby denying service to legitimate users or systems. Some 4.8 million DDoS attacks took place in the first half of 2020, a 15% increase over 2019, with the month of May's 929,000 DDoS attacks marking the largest number of attacks ever seen in a month. Attackers are also harnessing the power of AI to understand what kinds of attack techniques work best and to direct their botnets -- slave machines used to perform DDoS attacks -- accordingly. Worryingly, AI is being used to enhance all forms of cyber attack. 3. Phishing A phishing attack is a form of fraud in which an attacker masquerades as a reputable entity, such as a bank, tax department, or person in email or in other forms of communication, to distribute malicious links or attachments to trick an unsuspecting victim into handing over valuable information, such as passwords, credit card details, intellectual property and so on. It is easy to launch a phishing campaign, and they are surprisingly effective. Spear phishing attacks are directed at specific individuals or companies, while whaling attacks are a type of spear phishing attack that specifically targets senior executives within an organization. One type of whaling attack is the business email compromise (BEC), where the attacker targets specific employees who have the ability to authorize financial transactions in order to trick them into transferring money into an account controlled by the attacker. A 2019 FBI cybercrime report indicated that losses from BEC attacks were approximately $1.7 billion. 4. SQL injection attacks Any website that is database-driven -- and that is the majority of websites -- is susceptible to SQL injection attacks. An SQL query is a request for some action to be performed on a database, and a carefully constructed malicious request can create, modify or delete the data stored in the database, as well as read and extract data such as intellectual property, personal information of customers, administrative credentials or private business details. A SQL injection attack this year was used to steal the emails and password hashes of 8.3 million Freepik and Flaticon users. 5. XSS This is another type of injection attack in which an attacker injects data, such as a malicious script, into content from otherwise trusted websites. Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks can occur when an untrusted source is allowed to inject its own code into a web application and that malicious code is included with dynamic content delivered to a victim's browser. This allows an attacker to execute malicious scripts written in various languages, like JavaScript, Java, Ajax, Flash and HTML, in another user's browser. XSS enables an attacker to steal session cookies, allowing the attacker to pretend to be the user, but it can also be used to spread malware, deface websites, create havoc on social networks, phish for credentials and -- in conjunction with social engineering techniques -- perpetrate more damaging attacks. XSS has been a constant attack vector used by hackers and tops the 2020 list of the 25 most dangerous software weaknesses compiled by Common Weakness Enumeration. 6. Botnets A botnet comprises a collection of internet-connected computers and devices that are infected and controlled remotely by cybercriminals. They are often used to send email spam, engage in click fraud campaigns, and generate malicious traffic for DDoS attacks. The objective for creating a botnet is to infect as many connected devices as possible and to use the computing power and resources of those devices to automate and magnify the malicious activities. IoT botnet threats were one of the fastest growing categories of threats in the first half of 2020, according to a report by Nozomi Networks Labs. While these cyber attacks continue to plague and damage organizations of all sizes, there are plenty of others that security teams need to defend against, such as man-in-the-middle and eavesdropping attacks, where an attacker intercepts the communication between two parties in an attempt to steal or alter it. As most email and chat systems now use end-to-end encryption and employees use a VPN to access company networks, these attacks are becoming less effective. However, security teams need to ensure DNS traffic is monitored for malicious activity to prevent DNS tunneling attacks, where hackers "tunnel" malware into DNS queries to create a persistent communication channel that most firewalls are unable to detect. How to prevent common types of cyber attacks The more people and devices a network connects, the greater the value of the network, which makes it harder to raise the cost of an attack to the point where hackers will give up. Metcalfe's Law asserts that the value of a network is proportional to the square of its connected users. So, security teams have to accept that their networks will be under constant attack, but by understanding how different types of cyber attacks work, mitigating controls and strategies can be put in place to minimize the damage they can do. Here are the main points to keep in mind: Hackers, of course, first need to gain a foothold in a network before they can achieve whatever objectives they have, so they need to find and exploit one or more vulnerabilities or weaknesses in their victim's IT infrastructure. Vulnerabilities are either human- or technology-based, and according to data from the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office, human error was the cause of approximately 90% of data breaches in 2019, with phishing as the primary cause. Errors can be either unintentional actions or lack of action, from downloading a malware-infected attachment to failing to use a strong password. This makes security awareness training a top priority in the fight against cyber attacks, and as attack techniques are constantly evolving, training needs to be constantly updated as well to ensure users are alerted to the latest types of attack. A cyber attack simulation campaign can assess the level of cyber awareness among employees with additional training where there are obvious shortcomings. While security-conscious users can reduce the success rate of most cyber attacks, a defense-in-depth strategy is also essential. These should be tested regularly via vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to check for exploitable security vulnerabilities. Finally, to deal with zero-day exploits, where cybercriminals discover and exploit a previously unknown vulnerability before a fix becomes available, enterprises need to consider adding content disarm and reconstruction to their threat prevention controls as it assumes all content is malicious so it doesn't need to try to detect constantly evolving malware functionality. Security strategies and budgets need to build in the ability to adapt and deploy new security controls if the connected world is going to survive the never-ending battle against cyber attacks.

What Is Software Testing? Benefits And Types Software Testing Software Testing is a method to check whether the actual software product matches expected requirements and to ensure that the software product is Defect free. It involves the execution of software/system components using manual or automated tools to evaluate one or more properties of interest. The purpose of software testing is to identify errors, gaps, or missing requirements in contrast to actual requirements. Some prefer saying Software testing as a White Box and Black Box Testing. In simple terms, Software Testing means the Verification of Application Under Test (AUT). This tutorial introduces testing software to the audience and justifies its importance. Why Software Testing is Important? Software Testing is Important because if there are any bugs or errors in the software, they can be identified early and can be solved before delivery of the software product. Properly tested software product ensures reliability, security, and high performance which further results in time-saving, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. Testing is important because software bugs could be expensive or even dangerous. Software bugs can potentially cause monetary and human loss, and history is full of such examples. In April 2015, the Bloomberg terminal in London crashed due to a software glitch that affected more than 300,000 traders on financial markets. It forced the government to postpone a 3bn pound debt sale. Nissan cars recalled over 1 million cars from the market due to software failure in the airbag sensory detectors. There has been reported two accident due to this software failure. Starbucks was forced to close about 60 percent of stores in the U.S and Canada due to software failure in its POS system. At one point, the store served coffee for free as they were unable to process the transaction. Some of Amazon's third-party retailers saw their product price is reduced to 1p due to a software glitch. They were left with heavy losses. Vulnerability in Windows 10. This bug enables users to escape from security sandboxes through a flaw in the win32k system. In 2015 fighter plane F-35 fell victim to a software bug, making it unable to detect targets correctly. China Airlines Airbus A300 crashed due to a software bug on April 26, 1994, killing 264 innocents live In 1985, Canada's Therac-25 radiation therapy machine malfunctioned due to a software bug and delivered lethal radiation doses to patients, leaving 3 people dead and critically injuring 3 others. In April of 1999, a software bug caused the failure of a $1.2 billion military satellite launch, the costliest accident in history In May of 1996, a software bug caused the bank accounts of 823 customers of a major U.S. bank to be credited with 920 million US dollars. What are the benefits of Software Testing? Here are the benefits of using software testing: Cost-Effective: It is one of the important advantages of software testing. Testing any IT project on time helps you to save your money for the long term. In case if the bugs caught in the earlier stage of software testing, it costs less to fix. Security: It is the most vulnerable and sensitive benefit of software testing. People are looking for trusted products. It helps in removing risks and problems earlier. Product quality: It is an essential requirement of any software product. Testing ensures a quality product is delivered to customers. Customer Satisfaction: The main aim of any product is to give satisfaction to their customers. UI/UX Testing ensures the best user experience. Types Of Testing Functional Testing Unit Testing Integration Testing Smoke UAT ( User Acceptance Testing) Localization Globalization Interoperability So on Non-Functional TestingPerformance Endurance Load Volume Scalability Usability So on Maintenance Regression Maintenance

Software Testing Software Testing is a method to check whether the actual software product matches expected requirements and to ensure that the software product is Defect free. It involves the execution of software/system components using manual or automated tools to evaluate one or more properties of interest. The purpose of software testing is to identify errors, gaps, or missing requirements in contrast to actual requirements. Some prefer saying Software testing as a White Box and Black Box Testing. In simple terms, Software Testing means the Verification of Application Under Test (AUT). This tutorial introduces testing software to the audience and justifies its importance. Why Software Testing is Important? Software Testing is Important because if there are any bugs or errors in the software, they can be identified early and can be solved before delivery of the software product. Properly tested software product ensures reliability, security, and high performance which further results in time-saving, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. Testing is important because software bugs could be expensive or even dangerous. Software bugs can potentially cause monetary and human loss, and history is full of such examples. In April 2015, the Bloomberg terminal in London crashed due to a software glitch that affected more than 300,000 traders on financial markets. It forced the government to postpone a 3bn pound debt sale. Nissan cars recalled over 1 million cars from the market due to software failure in the airbag sensory detectors. There has been reported two accident due to this software failure. Starbucks was forced to close about 60 percent of stores in the U.S and Canada due to software failure in its POS system. At one point, the store served coffee for free as they were unable to process the transaction. Some of Amazon's third-party retailers saw their product price is reduced to 1p due to a software glitch. They were left with heavy losses. Vulnerability in Windows 10. This bug enables users to escape from security sandboxes through a flaw in the win32k system. In 2015 fighter plane F-35 fell victim to a software bug, making it unable to detect targets correctly. China Airlines Airbus A300 crashed due to a software bug on April 26, 1994, killing 264 innocents live In 1985, Canada's Therac-25 radiation therapy machine malfunctioned due to a software bug and delivered lethal radiation doses to patients, leaving 3 people dead and critically injuring 3 others. In April of 1999, a software bug caused the failure of a $1.2 billion military satellite launch, the costliest accident in history In May of 1996, a software bug caused the bank accounts of 823 customers of a major U.S. bank to be credited with 920 million US dollars. What are the benefits of Software Testing? Here are the benefits of using software testing: Cost-Effective: It is one of the important advantages of software testing. Testing any IT project on time helps you to save your money for the long term. In case if the bugs caught in the earlier stage of software testing, it costs less to fix. Security: It is the most vulnerable and sensitive benefit of software testing. People are looking for trusted products. It helps in removing risks and problems earlier. Product quality: It is an essential requirement of any software product. Testing ensures a quality product is delivered to customers. Customer Satisfaction: The main aim of any product is to give satisfaction to their customers. UI/UX Testing ensures the best user experience. Types Of Testing Functional Testing Unit Testing Integration Testing Smoke UAT ( User Acceptance Testing) Globalization Interoperability So on Non-Functional TestingPerformance Endurance Load Volume Scalability Usability So on Maintenance Regression Maintenance

What is Cybercrime? Cybercrime is defined as an unlawful action against any person using a computer, its systems, and its online or offline applications. It occurs when information technology is used to commit or cover an offense. However, the act is only considered Cybercrime if it is intentional and not accidental. YouTube Video : [Hidden Content] Example of Cybercrime Here, are some most commonly occurring Cybercrimes: The fraud did by manipulating computer network Unauthorized access to or modification of data or application Intellectual property theft that includes software piracy Industrial spying and access to or theft of computer materials Writing or spreading computer viruses or malware Digitally distributing child pornography Cybercrime Attack Types Cybercrime can attack in various ways. Here, is some most common cybercrime attack mode: Hacking: It is an act of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network. Denial Of Service Attack: In this cyberattack, the cyber-criminal uses the bandwidth of the victim's network or fills their e-mail box with spammy mail. Here, the intention is to disrupt their regular services. Software Piracy: Theft of software by illegally copying genuine programs or counterfeiting. It also includes the distribution of products intended to pass for the original. Phishing: Pishing is a technique of extracting confidential information from the bank/financial institutional account holders by illegal ways. Spoofing: It is an act of getting one computer system or a network to pretend to have the identity of another computer. It is mostly used to get access to exclusive privileges enjoyed by that network or computer. Cyber Crime Tools There are many types of Digital forensic tools Kali Linux: Kali Linux is an open-source software that is maintained and funded by Offensive Security. It is a specially designed program for digital forensics and penetration testing. Ophcrack: This tool is mainly used for cracking the hashes, which are generated by the same files of windows. It offers a secure GUI system and allows you to runs on multiple platforms. EnCase: This software allows an investigator to image and examine data from hard disks and removable disks. SafeBack: SafeBack is mainly using for imaging the hard disks of Intel-based computer systems and restoring these images to some other hard disks. Data dumper: This is a command-line computer forensic tool. It is freely available for the UNIX Operating system, which can make exact copies of disks suitable for digital forensic analysis. Md5sum: A tool to check helps you to check data is copied to another storage successfully or not. Summary: Cybercrime is an unlawful action against any person using a computer, its systems, and its online or offline applications. The fraud did by manipulating computer network is an example of Cybercrime Various types of Cyber crime attack modes are 1) Hacking 2) Denial Of Service Attack 3) Software Piracy 4) Phishing 5) Spoofing. Some important tool use for preventing cyber attack are 1)Kali Linux, 2) Ophcrack, 3) EnCase, 4) SafeBack, 5) Data Dumber Kali Linux is an open-source software that is maintained and funded by Offensive Security. Ophcrack is a tool that is mainly used for cracking the hashes, which are generated by the same files of windows. EnCase tool allows an investigator to image and examine data from hard disks and removable disks SafeBack is mainly using for imaging the hard disks of Intel-based computer systems and restoring these images to some other hard disks. Data dumper is a command-line computer forensic tool. Md5sum is a helps you to check data is copied to another storage successfully or not.

Detect It Easy, or abbreviated “DIE” is a program for determining types of files. “DIE” is a cross-platform application, apart from Windows version there are also available versions for Linux and Mac OS. Many programs of the kind (PEID, PE tools) allow using third-party signatures. Unfortunately, those signatures scan only bytes by the pre-set mask, and it is not possible to specify additional parameters. As a result, false triggering often occurs. More complicated algorithms are usually strictly set in the program itself. Hence, to add a new complex detect one needs to recompile the entire project. No one, except the authors themselves, can change the algorithm of a detect. As time passes, such programs lose relevance without constant support. Detect It Easy has a totally open architecture of signatures. You can easily add your own algorithms of detects or modify those that already exist. This is achieved by using scripts. The script language is very similar to JavaScript and any person, who understands the basics of programming, will understand easily how it works. Possibly, someone may decide the scripts are working very slow. Indeed, scripts run slower than compiled code, but, thanks to the good optimization of Script Engine, this doesn’t cause any special inconvenience. The possibilities of open architecture compensate for these limitations. DIE exists in three versions. Basic version (“DIE”), Lite version (“DIEL”) and console version (“DIEC”). All three use the same signatures, which are located in the folder “db”. If you open this folder, nested sub-folders will be found (“Binary”, “PE” and others). The names of sub-folders correspond to the types of files. First, DIE determines the type of file, and then sequentially loads all the signatures, which lie in the corresponding folder. Currently, the program defines the following types: • MSDOS executable files MS-DOS • PE executable files Windows • ELF executable files Linux • MACH executable files Mac OS • Text files • Binary all other files Changelog v3.0 [+] Qt 5.12.8. [+] New HEX editor [+] New Disassembler [+] New scan engine [hide][Hidden Content]]

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