I recently received a suspicious text claiming to offer a U.S. Secret Service job opportunity. While it may seem legitimate at first glance, there are clear warning signs that point to a scam. Red Flags to Watch Out For Repeated Messages Scam texts often resend the same message multiple times to create a sense of […]
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Recently, I received a suspicious text claiming I had unpaid toll fees. This is a common phishing scam designed to steal personal information. Let’s break down the warning signs and how to stay safe. Red Flags in the Message Suspicious Sender Email The message came from a Hotmail.com Address — Official toll services wouldn’t use
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This project demonstrates how Tenable Nessus Essentials was used to identify and fix an SMB signing vulnerability, which could expose systems to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. It covers the scanning process, investigation, and remediation using Windows security policies, highlighting key troubleshooting steps and the importance of enforcing SMB signing for better security.
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This lab explores resolving an **SSL certificate trust issue** flagged by **Tenable Nessus Essentials**. The scan identified a **self-signed certificate** causing a **broken certificate chain**, which could lead to **trust issues and MITM attacks** in production environments. The post covers the investigation, implications, and solutions, including replacing the self-signed certificate with one from a **trusted Certificate Authority (CA).
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