Hack Your Tech

Introduction Since starting HackYour.Tech, we have been working on a fun project in the background, specifically a network of various systems and stacks to help us collect, gather and process data from various aspects. Without going too off topic, one of these areas is honeypot data. We have deployed and exposed administrative services to the public internet to attract malicious actors and bots in an attempt to capture authentication data....

Introduction On March 29th, 2024, a backdoor in a popular package called XZ Utils was identified/announced. In true fashion, the cyber security industry was thrown into panic on a Friday. Not only was it a Friday, but it was a bank holiday Friday for some… so we had an extra treat! In this post, we hope to give a brief overview of the CVE, the affected component, a high-level brief of the outcome of the CVE and some guidance on identifying and fixing a vulnerable system....

Introduction Good security practice for individuals is still something that most people don’t do, sometimes because people see it as too much additional effort or because people don’t realise the importance of cyber security and what consequences can come from a lack of it. In this post, we’ll look at the importance of a specific good practice that everyone should follow, specifically the use of password managers. Not only does this help secure a user’s online accounts at home, but also an important step that businesses should be taking to ensure their employee’s weak passwords are not a threat to their business....

Introduction As with all Cyber Security blogs, it’s an unwritten rule and requirement to have a post about HTTPS… so here we go. In the ever-evolving landscape of the internet, you may have encountered the term “HTTPS” while browsing the web. But what exactly is HTTPS, and why does it matter? And more importantly, when should you prioritize its implementation? There are thousands of resources online telling you, the daily user, that “HTTPS is important”....

What is HackYour.Tech? HackYour.Tech is a new Cyber Security focused blog run by two techs currently working for a large consultancy firm. Our daily focus covers a wide range of areas, such as DevSecOps, Penetration Testing, Network Administration and a lot of code. Why Are We Doing This? At the heart of our mission, and the reason for creating this blog, is the development of projects tailored to enhance the technical capacities of smaller businesses while also raising awareness about critical security concerns during solution deployment....