Recently updated to Windows 10, version 1809, removed the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) that were previously installed. This is common with such updates, however, this time around I was unable to reinstall the tools. After much digging, I discovered that this is because Microsoft has made the RSAT tools a part of the “Features on […]
Category: Technical
Just a tech short on how to get past the following error: Restore job failed Error: A specified parameter was not correct: spec.vmProfile. This was encountered when testing backups via the Veeam console This error could also be seen in vCenter After some digging around I was able to get a better understanding of why it was occurring. […]
If you have a need to disconnect a user from the firewall forcibly. There are a few ways I am aware of that will force users off the VPN. Installing Security Policy (link)- clears the cached authentication of the remote user, although this doesn’t seem to disconnect them it prompts them to re-enter credentials. Expire […]
AppLocker rules can be set up by using group policy in a Windows domain and have been very useful in limiting the execution of arbitrary executable files. AppLocker takes the approach of denying all executables from running unless they have specifically been whitelisted and allowed. AppLocker is available in Windows Desktop and Servers. Desktop Windows […]
The bad guys are at it once again and now have a new slick way of stealing your login credentials, by sending you an invite via email to open a SharePoint document. The link(s) takes you to an actual SharePoint page where you will see a OneDrive prompt. This prompt will have an “Access Document” […]
How to search for Open Amazon s3 Buckets and their contents — https://buckets.grayhatwarfare.com GrayHatWarfare created https://buckets.grayhatwarfare.com/ a free tool that lists open s3 buckets and helps you search for interesting files. For an intro on what Amazon open buckets are, please read the following: https://blog.rapid7.com/2013/03/27/open-s3-buckets/ In essence, many files are publicly accessible, some by design. These files sometimes […]