Company
Date Published
Author
Carole Winqwist
Word count
606
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Offensive security expert Philippe Caturegli emphasizes that no information is truly hidden from cybercriminals, who have the tools and intelligence to uncover sensitive data even when it's believed to be well-concealed. He highlights the common mistake of leaving sensitive information in development folders and stresses that anything accessible on a website should be considered public. Caturegli describes techniques used by attackers, such as Open Source Intelligence and DNS enumeration, to find hidden or forgotten information. He shares an example of exploiting a Java application's use of the Math.random function to generate predictable one-time passwords, illustrating the importance of protecting intellectual property and hardcoded secrets in code. He warns against underestimating the significance of any piece of information, as attackers often piece together multiple items to succeed. Social engineering remains a potent threat, particularly with profiles like sales reps or support teams who might inadvertently grant access. Caturegli advocates for a security approach focused on detection and early response, suggesting that security teams should not only prevent breaches but also implement alert systems to detect intrusions swiftly. He invites readers to follow his insights in the Red Team Chronicle through a newsletter or social media platforms.