Month: April 2024

  • Solved: Fail to establish SSH session because RSA host key retrieval failed.

    Solved: Fail to establish SSH session because RSA host key retrieval failed.

    Problem Cisco ASA presents the following error while trying to connect to the device via SSH: Reason The reason for this message is because there is no RSA key pair to present to users connecting via SSH. Solution Generate an RSA key pair for the ASA using the following command:…

  • MD5 Password Cracking with John the Ripper

    MD5 Password Cracking with John the Ripper

    In this article, I will demonstrate the cracking of MD5 salted passwords using Kali Linux and a password cracking tool, John the Ripper. To put this into context, some older Cisco IOS devices as well as other technology use the MD5 algorithm to hash username passwords. When weak password strings…

  • Three Mobile Telephone Call Scam Exposed

    Three Mobile Telephone Call Scam Exposed

    Change Log Date Change 23/04/2024 Added an update to include a response from the telephony provider. Today, I have managed to expose another scam targeting people throughout the United Kingdom. Scam Summary This scam is in the form of a telephone call and is therefore known as a vishing scam…

  • Why I Turned Down a £300,000 Job Opportunity

    Why I Turned Down a £300,000 Job Opportunity

    In the ever-evolving landscape of employment, opportunities often come knocking at our door when we least expect them. Recently, I found myself faced with a tempting opportunity that landed in my inbox — a £300,000 per annum job opportunity (inc. commission) that many would deem dream-worthy. However, despite the allure…

  • O2 Discount Offer Vishing Scam Exposed

    O2 Discount Offer Vishing Scam Exposed

    Change Log Update Date Updates on the outcome of reporting this scam. 05/04/2024 Added a copy of my email sent to Nextec UK Limited 09/04/2024 Coming in hot with another exposed scam! This time the scam is a telephone-based scam where the scammer attempts to steal your O2 account details.…

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