Articles by Jack LaFond
The Blockchain Is Not Your Friend: Examining EtherHiding and using Blockchain for Attacks
In March/April of 2025 a ClickFix variant was going around that used the Binance blockchain with smart contracts to control malware payloads that would surface from a hacked WordPress plugin.
Jack LaFondDeobfuscating Third-Party JavaScript Code | A Security Engineer's Guide
From a security perspective, a third-party script with obfuscated code is a massive red flag. This guide explores methods to deobfuscate JavaScript and how to spot common attacks.
Jack LaFondCosmic Ray Bit Flips and the Hidden Risk at Scale
When a 1 in a million rare occurrence, turns out not to be so rare. How our atmosphere changes zero to ones and how it can impact security.
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