WHOIS Calling the 80s to Get Their Finger Back

WHOIS Calling the 80s to Get Their Finger Back

Explore the concept of Living Off the Land (LOL) in cybersecurity through this 23-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2019. Dive into the creation of a remote access trojan (RAT) that leverages TCP services like Whois and Finger for network connections to command and control servers. Learn about writing bash one-liner reverse shells using these services, and gain insights from a defender's perspective on detecting such threats. Discover mitigation strategies and participate in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of this innovative approach to cyber attacks and defense.