Author: HackWatchit

The Defense Department is advancing new training and work roles for control systems cybersecurity, as agencies and industry grapple with a dearth of talent for securing so-called “operational technology.” Earlier this year, the Air Force introduced a new cybersecurity training specifically focused on how to protect systems such as gas pipelines, power grids and traffic signals. The course is the first to meet the standards for the “control systems security specialist” role under DoD’s cyber workforce framework. The Air Force’s work to advance the control systems security specialist field is being led by the service’s new Cyber Resiliency Office of…

Beau Bullock // TL;DR I compared three single-board computers (SBC) against each other with a specific goal of finding which one would serve best as a “penetration testing dropbox”, and maintain an overall price of around $110. Spoiler Alert: At the time I tested these Hardkernel’s ODROID-C2 absolutely destroyed the competition in this space. If you want to skip the SBC comparison and jump right to building your own pentest dropbox you can find the instructions below and also here. Overview A few weeks ago I was scheduled for an upcoming Red Team exercise for a retail organization. In preparation for…

As the world faces increasing economic woes from soaring debt and stubborn inflation to dwindling trust in financial institutions, Coinbase CEO says, “The world needs crypto, now more than ever.” He adds:“Debt is growing exponentially, inflation is crippling entire nations, economic freedom is declining.”Armstrong points to the astronomical level of U.S. federal debt, which recently surpassed $36 trillion, and the corrosive effects of inflation on purchasing power and living standards. These factors, he argues, have led to a decline in economic freedom and a growing sense of distrust among global citizens.“It’s no coincidence Bitcoin prices are at all-time highs. People…

Are Your Secrets Well Guarded in the Name of Data Security? Have you ever pondered the magnitude of secrets protection in your organizational data security framework? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management has proven to be a significant line of defense against data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information. The Role of NHIs and Secrets Protection in Data Security NHIs are machine identities typically employed, created by linking a ‘Secret’ and the permissions accorded to that ‘Secret’ by a destination server. The ‘Secret’ symbolizes an encrypted password, token, or key that serves as a unique identifier mimicking a…

There is no way around it. Every soccer fan has had countless, passionate discussions about which teams were going to win the upcoming matches. To back their guesses, most fans ramble about the players, the coaches, and a myriad of factors from the time of the year to the quality of the field. A few others look at historical stats, mentioning the performance of each team over the last few rounds or how those two teams performed in the last times they played each other. Regardless of the argument, though, every fan is trying to gauge the very same thing:…

Like it or not, passwords aren’t going away anytime soon. While many organizations are exploring passwordless authentication, passwords still serve as the main line of defense for most public-facing online services. That said, they come with a heavy management burden. Gartner estimates that 40% of all service desk calls are tied to password issues like expirations, changes, and resets. Some of these issues (like forgotten passwords, routine expirations, or security-driven updates) are unavoidable, yet they still consume valuable time and resources. Forrester puts the cost of each reset at around $70, which can quickly add up. Given these figures, the case for a…

Lawrence Hoffman // ADVISORY: The techniques and tools referenced within this blog post may be outdated and do not apply to current situations. However, there is still potential for this blog entry to be used as an opportunity to learn and to possibly update or integrate into modern tools and techniques. With BlackHat and DefCon happening as I type it’s hard to choose what’s going to make this list. I will probably save most of the big shiny new wrap ups for next week after I’ve had a chance to review some of what those two conventions produced. Until there…

If you’ve scrolled through Instagram lately or wandered the halls of Art Basel, you’ve likely spotted a wide-eyed, snaggle-toothed gremlin dangling from a Hermès Birkin or peeking out of a Balenciaga tote. Meet Labubu. It’s the plush monster elf that’s become 2025’s most coveted collectible, fashion mascot, and — for some — a six-figure investment. Is Labubu just another fleeting fad, or the new king of the collectibles jungle? Let’s dive into the phenomenon. Labubu’s story begins not in a toy factory, but in the imagination of Hong Kong-born, Netherlands-raised artist Kasing Lung. Inspired by Nordic mythology, Lung created Labubu…

European law enforcement agencies, led by Denmark and Sweden, are intensifying their fight against a disturbing new criminal trend: the online recruitment of young people, some as young as 14, to carry out contract killings. This practice, termed violence-as-a-service, sees criminal groups using encrypted online platforms to offer money for shootings, often across national borders. As per Europol’s press release, recent efforts, spearheaded by Denmark’s National Special Crime Unit and the Swedish Police, have led to several arrests. Following investigations into violent acts, including a shooting in Kokkedal on May 7, 2025, seven individuals, aged between 14 and 26, have…