Threat Advisory: Uptick in Bomgar RMM Exploitation
The Huntress SOC has seen a recent uptick in incidents involving compromised Bomgar remote monitoring and management (RMM) instances.
From a Minecraft DDoS attack to valiant defender of the digital realm: The Josh Allman Story
During his younger years, an unexpected DDoS attack while playing Minecraft ignited something in Josh Allman. "Someone DDoS'd me, and it just made me infinitely curious," he recalls. This would end up being a pivotal moment that propelled him into the world of cybersecurity, transforming an annoying gaming disruption into a passionate career.
At Huntress, Josh specializes in incident response and web application security. His role involves identifying and mitigating cyber threats to protect clients from malicious activities. "We do cool things daily."
Before joining Huntress, Josh's career journey took him from IT Support to Sales, providing him with a diverse background in technology and customer relations. He holds certifications including eJPT (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester) and BTL2, demonstrating his commitment to professional development in the cybersecurity field.
What's your favorite cybersecurity tip, Josh?
"If you bury your computer in the backyard, you get 100% protection from all threats.”
Hard to argue with that.
Among the many interesting facts about Josh? He once "hacked" a satellite ground station, but you’ll have to ask him more about what that actually entailed — we’re sworn to secrecy.
Find out more about Josh at his LinkedIn page.
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