Cobalt Strike 4.13 is now available. This release brings C scripting directly into Cobalt Strike via the new Beacon Interpreter, solves some long-standing issues with BOFs by adding BOF-PE support, and adds a new LLVM Beacon. It also enables centralised management and version control of all exported payloads through the Payload Store, resolves the need […]
This UDRL and Sleepmask Development course, created by Alex Reid and Zero-Point Security, teaches students how to apply low-level Windows knowledge and offensive tradecraft in the writing and development of Cobalt Strike’s User-Defined Reflective Loader and Sleepmask components. Training Content 1. Welcome 3. UDRL: Extending Stardust 5. Sleepmask: Basic Ekko Implementation 7. Module Stomping 9. Common: Control Flow Guard 11. Evasion: Cleaning the LitterBox 12. […]
This BOF Development & Tradecraft course, created by Alex Reid and Zero-Point Security, teaches how to write and unit test Beacon Object Files (BOFs) for use in Cobalt Strike and other C2 frameworks. Training Content 1. Getting Started 3. Practical 1: Ransomware Simulator 5. Practical 3: TGT Auto-Harvester 2. Introduction to BOF Development 4. Practical 2: […]
PraSec is an invite‑only private IT security conference held in Prague, designed to maintain a small, curated attendee group and foster a relaxed, community‑like atmosphere. The organizers aim to bring together knowledgeable, respected professionals to encourage open, conflict‑free discussions. PraSec features diverse cybersecurity topics, selecting presentations based on overall quality rather than category. When:September 10 – 11. Where:Prague, […]
Sikkerhetsfestivalen is Norway’s largest cybersecurity gathering, uniting professionals across cyber, ICT, data protection, and information security for a collaborative program of talks, workshops, and networking aimed at strengthening knowledge‑sharing and addressing emerging security challenges. When:August 24 – 26 Where:Lillehammer, Norway Booth Location: TBD Experts in Attendance: TBD […]
DefCon is one of the world’s largest and most influential hacker conferences. It brings together cybersecurity professionals, researchers, government agencies, students, and hacking enthusiasts for talks, workshops, and hands‑on competitions like Capture the Flag. The event’s open, community‑driven atmosphere makes it a central gathering point for anyone interested in hacking, security research, and digital culture. […]
Black Hat USA 2026 is a globally respected cybersecurity event that brings together researchers, professionals, executives, and ethical hackers to share cutting‑edge security research, explore emerging threats, and deepen technical skills in a vendor‑neutral setting. The program includes immersive hands‑on trainings, more than 90 expert‑selected briefings featuring original research and newly discovered vulnerabilities, open‑source tool […]
As security budgets get cut across the board, hard decisions must be made about what stays and goes. Offensive security (also referred to as “proactive security”) is one of the most effective ways for organizations to audit their security defenses, protect their networks, and stay compliant. Unfortunately, highly trained offensive security personnel are hard to […]
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We will be introducing a small change to the Cobalt Strike download and authentication workflow on Monday May 18th, 2026. This change is not expected to impact normal, interactive downloading of the Cobalt Strike software via a web browser, but may affect certain automated processes that rely on direct, programmatic retrieval of the Cobalt Strike […]
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SteelCon 2026 is a community‑driven, three‑day hacker conference designed to bring together people across the security spectrum—from beginners to experienced practitioners, and from defensive to offensive disciplines. The event features a mix of hands‑on workshops, technical talks, and social activities, with a strong emphasis on learning, creativity, and community. Known for its inclusive ethos, SteelCon […]