Cyber Voyage

Hello Cyber Warriors and Young Minds, I want to share a real-life case study about a cyberattack on my YouTube channel in October 2021. We had just launched our channel in September 2021 with around 250 Cyber Warriors at that time. While pursuing a practical technical certification, I was required to hack/recon another computer via a VPN network provided by the certification provider. During the process, I initiated an Nmap scan, which took time, so I went to sleep. The next morning, I woke up to an alarming email at 2:10 AM stating, "Stekeblads Video Uploader was given account access." My YouTube channel was suspended shortly after. I wasn’t sure what had happened. After investigating, I realized that by connecting to the practical range VPN, my system was compromised. I had disabled my firewall, IDS, IPS, and antivirus during the lab, leaving my computer vulnerable. An attacker took control of my system and YouTube sessions, uploading inappropriate 18+ content to my channel. I immediately contacted the certification provider, but their initial response only reminded me not to store personal data on systems connected to the VPN. I raised a support ticket with YouTube, providing logs, screenshots, VPN IP, session details, and more. After a month, I finally got my channel back. This incident taught me several valuable lessons: Even with 2FA and MFA, attackers can find ways in. Always stay vigilant. If you receive suspicious access notifications, act immediately and monitor closely, even after denying access. Never use personal accounts on systems used for labs or practical work. When resolving issues, provide precise and relevant inputs. For every problem, there are multiple solutions. Always have backup plans. These learnings strengthened my approach to cybersecurity, and I hope it serves as a reminder to all of you about the importance of layered security and constant awareness. #Cybersecurity #RealLifeLessons #YouTubeHack #StayVigilant #CyberAttack #CyberWarriors #VPNsecurity #MFA #2FA #IncidentResponse #CyberAwareness #EthicalHacking

Hello Cyber Warriors and Young Minds! At Cyber Voyage, our mission is to raise awareness and deliver education in the field of cybersecurity. We’re happy to announce the latest milestone in this journey — the release of our book titled "Ethical Hackers Entry." 📖 This book offers a comprehensive 360-degree overview of cybersecurity, tailored for individuals who are eager to step into this dynamic field. It covers various domains, certifications, essential tools & technologies, mental health considerations, phishing campaigns, career transitions, and much more. Special thanks to Priyadharshini Balaji for her valuable technical contributions! and Thanks Keerthi Dinesh for documentation support Without the support of everyone in this community, none of this progress would have been possible. Here’s a quick rundown of what we’ve accomplished: Book Overview: This is not a technical but a manual guide for beginners looking to dive into cybersecurity. Creative Process: We used AI to generate the front and back covers, experimenting with over 600+ prompts to achieve the premium look we envisioned. ISBN Registered: Check out the details of our book here: https://isbn.gov.in/ Plagiarism Check: We’ve ensured originality with a plagiarism report from Turnitin: https://lnkd.in/g-d4CSxu Copyright: We've applied for copyright protection, and it's currently in progress. QR Tracking: We’ve integrated a custom QR scanner to track scans from different geographic locations. I’ve attached the front and back covers of the book. We will be uploading a video about the book's content on our Cyber Voyage YouTube channel on September 18, 2024, at 4:15 PM. Feel free to share your feedback, and if you find it valuable, share it with your network! 🌍 Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our Cyber Voyage YouTube channel for more exciting content and updates. 🎥 https://lnkd.in/g4MxuFnk #Cybersecurity #EthicalHacking #CyberVoyage #CyberWarriors #TechEducation #AI #ISBN #Copyright #Phishing #CareerSwitch #MentalHealth #CyberAwareness

Hello, Cyber Warriors and Young Minds! Myself and Keerthi Dinesh are happy to announce that the Cyber Voyage Warriors Meetup, held on September 15, 2024, was a huge success! 🎉 My vision is to inspire more cyber warriors to join the fight, making cybersecurity a shared responsibility in our society. Cyber Voyage is just the spark 🔥, and with 800+ registrations, we handpicked 100 Cyber Warriors to ensure the first event ran smoothly as planned. And also released teaser my cybersecurity book, Ethical Hacker Entry, and I’ll be writing an upcoming LinkedIn post about it. We shared valuable insights on topics such as Cybersecurity 360, Recent Cyberattacks, Industries Affected Outside IT, Manufacturing Sector: Industry 4.0, Government Sector: National Security Concerns, Retail & Supply Chain Cybersecurity, AI-Based Cyber Attacks: What to Expect, and AI in Cybersecurity Defense. The interactive sessions allowed warriors to ask questions and clear their doubts, making it an engaging experience for everyone. We wrapped up the event with fun quiz programs, awarding unique gifts to the winners! 🎁 A special thanks to our venue sponsor YuniQ, welcome kits sponsor infySEC - CyberSecurity Solutions, and gift hamper sponsor The_Encoded. Your support made this event possible! 🙏 And if you'd like to become one of our warriors, subscribe to our Cyber Voyage channel for more updates! https://lnkd.in/g4MxuFnk Check out some glimpses from the event in the attached pics! 📸 If you enjoyed the event, please share it with your network. #CyberVoyage #Cybersecurity #AIinCyberDefense #Industry40 #NationalSecurity #SupplyChainSecurity #CyberWarriors #CyberAttacks #InteractiveLearning

Hello Cyber Warriors and young minds! We’re thrilled to announce that the first-ever Cyber Voyage Warriors Meetup is happening in Chennai on September 15, 2024! We can’t wait to meet all our passionate cyber warriors for an exciting 3-hour interactive session. Expect welcome kits, gift hampers, and some special surprise kits too! Subscribe our channel to know more about cybersecurity updates https://lnkd.in/gwSdnJzj Looking forward to connecting, learning, and growing together in the world of cybersecurity. Let’s make this event an unforgettable one! #CyberVoyage #CyberWarriors #Meetup #Cybersecurity #Networking

Hello Cyber Warriors and Young Minds, I want to share a real-life cybersecurity case study that happened on September 10, 2024. I received a LinkedIn message from someone claiming to be part of Amazon's social media marketing team. They mentioned watching my YouTube content and wanted to collaborate, sharing a link starting with "awsdrive.com/xxxx." (URL clearly a spam, but I'm really curious to dig deeper into what happens next.) As a cybersecurity professional, my first instinct was to check the link using tools like VirusTotal and urlscan.io. Upon inspection, I found that it led to a LinkedIn page asking for a username and password. Even though I didn't input my credentials, curiosity got the better of me. Wanted to check the same link in my mobile browser, where I was already logged in, which redirected me to my homepage. At that moment, I know there was a risk that my active session might have been leaked, as I had an active login session. I quickly changed all my passwords and emails but expecting something to be happen, Later Yes it happened what i was thinking, I received an email from LinkedIn stating my account had been banned due to suspicious activity. After verifying my identity with LinkedIn, my account was reinstated, As a cybersecurity professional, I've often been tempted to see what happens after clicking a suspicious URL . However, if you're a layman, don't try it—it's risky and can cause trouble. Stay safe and avoid clicking unknown links! #CyberSecurity #Phishing #OnlineSafety #SecurityAwareness #CyberWarriors #StaySafeOnline

Hello Cyber Warriors and Young Minds! I had the chance to attend the StartupTN event with Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT) as the knowledge partner, where the topic was building AI in companies with a variety of innovative ideas. I also got the opportunity to meet leaders from the industry. Here are my key takeaways that I’m reflecting on from their inputs: How can we automate cybersecurity vulnerabilities using AI? Can we develop an AI assistant for cybersecurity learning? How do enterprises identify AI-Solutions for their problems? What solutions can AI offer for challenges humans can't easily overcome? Are we building a First-AI product or an AI-Enabled product? It was an insightful event! #AI #Cybersecurity #Innovation #TNStartup #AIinBusiness #CyberWarriors #AIandAutomation #TechLeadership #AIProductDevelopment

Hello Cyber Warriors and Young Minds! 🌐 Check out our recent exclusive video where we dive deep into Black Hat USA experience with Dakshitaa B. https://lnkd.in/gjrAneVu Discover the latest cybersecurity trends, insights, and challenges straight from the professionals. Don’t miss out on this valuable knowledge-sharing session! #CyberSecurity #BlackHatUSA #CyberVoyage #TechInsights #LearningJourney #YoungMinds

Hello Cyber Warriors and Young Minds! Ever wondered how cybercriminals target systems and what you can do to stay ahead of them? Watch our latest video to learn about Threat Intelligence and how to implement it effectively. 💡 https://lnkd.in/g57RibiH Gain insights into how to identify potential threats, protect your systems, and safeguard your data. Stay one step ahead with knowledge! Check out the video now! 🎥 #CyberSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #StaySafeOnline #CyberAwareness #CyberVoyage

Hello Cyber Warriors and Young Minds! 🔥 We've just released an insightful video about the MOVEit cyberattack case studies. https://lnkd.in/duvKxKtX 📹 Dive deep into the details and learn how these attacks were executed and what we can do to prevent them. If you want to see more, including part 2 of this series, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel! 🎥 https://lnkd.in/g8mYZAEs Catch the video on our channel, and don't forget to share it with your friends to spread the knowledge! 🌐 #CyberSecurity #CyberWarriors #MOVEit #CaseStudy #CyberAttack #StaySafe #CyberAwareness #TechLearning #CyberVoyage #YouTube

🌐 Hello Cyber Warriors and Young Minds! 🌐 🚀 Excited to share our video on Network Security! Whether you're new to the field or looking to sharpen your skills, this video breaks down: 🔐 What is Network Security? 🎯 What are the typical job roles in a company? We've explained it all in simple, easy-to-understand, so you can confidently navigate your cybersecurity journey. https://lnkd.in/gggwT_7W 💻 Don't miss out—watch the video now and take a step closer to securing your future in cybersecurity! #CyberSecurity #NetworkSecurity #CyberWarriors #YoungMinds #CyberCareers #LearnAndGrow #TechEducation #CyberVoyage