Project Description
This project offers two distinct cybersecurity lab experiences. The first lab focuses on post-infection scenarios, common end-user application vulnerabilities (CVEs), and the dynamics of botnets (command-and-control systems). Students will analyze a compromised virtual machine, where a custom application initiates on login and exploits a password manager. They will explore botnet features, navigate the system, and discover hidden flags through code analysis and research. The second lab, the Ransomware Scenario, provides a beginner-friendly introduction to ransomware attacks. Students will witness how ransomware infects, persists, and encrypts a system, learning each step in real-time. This lab also includes file decryption, offering students a well-rounded understanding of ransomware mechanics.
Student Contributors
2023
- Sean Flo
- Chris Oswald
- Alex Wesolowski
- Griffin Hoffman
2022
- Bryce Nichols
- Spencer Breithaupt
- Nickolai Posavatz