WPA3 Personal Transition Mode lets WPA2 and WPA3 devices connect to the same SSID during migration. It solves a real compatibility problem, but it keeps WPA2-era risk in play. Treat it as a time-limited bridge, not the target state. Document why it exists, isolate legacy devices, use strong passphrases, review PMF behaviour, and move trusted …
BOFs, or Beacon Object Files, are small compiled C object files that Cobalt Strike can load and run inside an existing Beacon process. They extend Beacon with focused post-exploitation tasks without creating a separate executable for each action. For defenders, BOFs matter because they change detection trade-offs. You need to look at behaviour, memory, API …
Build Real-World Security Skills for the Year Ahead As another year comes to a close, cybersecurity teams continue to face evolving threats, expanding attack surfaces, and higher expectations for testing depth, accuracy, and reporting quality. Entering 2026, staying effective in this environment requires continuous, hands-on learning grounded in real-world scenarios. At the start of the …
