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Enumerate SSL Ciphers Using nmap

June 6, 2022

A quick method to scan your network and enumerate the SSL Ciphers in use on systems is with nmap. nmap --script ssl-enum-ciphers -p 443 192.168.0.1/24 This will scan…

Window Server 2019 – 1809, 1903, 1909 Servicing Channels

May 12, 2022

It can get a bit confusing. The below website summarizes the server releases. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/windows-server-release-info There are two servicing models for Windows server - a long term servicing channel…

How to remove a systemd service

May 4, 2022

I'm not sure why systemd doesn't remove the service, but to do so you can run through the following commands. Also check /etc/init.d/[servicename] as there may be a…

TextPad – Strange Printing Behavior

April 28, 2022

I've been tasked with resolving an issue that involves printing (my favorite /s). A console application used in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is not printing certain files…

Hide Application from Add/Remove Programs

April 26, 2022

One way to hide an application from Add/Remove programs is by settings a SystemComponent registry key for the application in the Uninstall path. For 32-bit applications, the Uninstall…

Cacti Server

April 20, 2022

Input Validation Whitelist Protection Cacti Data Input methods that call a script can be exploited in ways that a non-administrator can perform damage to either files owned by…

Uninstall ManageEngine DesktopCentral Agent

April 20, 2022

Here are some methods to remove the ManageEngine DesktopCentral Agent. @echo OFF Rem Manage Engine Desktopcentral Agent Uninstallation String Rem This bat file will uninstall the Desktopcentral Agent…

Block Windows 11 Update

April 14, 2022

The easiest way to block the Windows 11 update on a Windows 10 system is by adding a policy via the Registry. In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, navigate to SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Create…

Test SMTP Auth and StartTLS

April 13, 2022

To test SMTP auth with StartTLS, I used the following method. Base64 encode the username and password. echo -ne "yourpassword" | base64 eW91cnBhc3N3b3Jk echo -ne "your@email.com" | base64…

Installing Debian 11.3 on my Lenovo Yoga 2

April 12, 2022

I have an old Lenovo Yoga 2 (i5-5400u, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD). This 2-in-1 system does not have an ethernet port and during Debian installation using the netinstall…

WP-BOFH

April 11, 2022

A small WordPress plugin to create a BOFH excuse using a shortcode anywhere on your WordPress website shortcodes are supported. Usage [[bofh]] Output Example [bofh] wp-bofhDownload Continue reading