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Windows Kernel Debugging Using Two VMs on Linux

Just thought of writing this here, because I keep forgetting how to do this stuff! Also, since OST2 has lots of new courses related to Windbg, I thought this would be helpful for folks who use a Linux Workstation and … Continue reading

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من مُذكرات مُهاجر

منذ أكثر من عشرة سنوات وأنا أحاول السفر الى الخارج من خلال الهجرة. والدي ووالدتي يرفضون سفري وغير موافقين على ذلك… كُنت مُلحاً في كل مرة بأن يسمحوا لي بالهجرة، ولكن طلبي كان دائماً يلاقي الرفض… والدي كان أقل تشدداً … Continue reading

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Linux Forensics Workshop

Hello, I’ve been invited by the Saudi Federation for Cyber Security and Programming (SAFCSP) to do a Linux Forensics workshop during their series of Cybersecurity Nights. My session will be next Thursday, May 14th, 2020 at 10:00 PM (KSA time) … Continue reading

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Investigating USB Drives using Mount Points Not Drive Letters

Yes, another excellent question came up by one of my students: If a user mounts the volume to a mount point, what artifacts could we find for the USB? Starting I think from Windows 8.1 or 10, a user could … Continue reading

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No Drive Letter, No USB Evidence? Think Again!

This post is about a question asked: If the user removes the drive letter to hide the presence of a mounted USB drive, could we still locate that drive in the Windows Registry? Short answer is, YES it will still … Continue reading

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