Hubert Lin
Hubert Lin
Threat Labs Sr. Staff Threat Researcher
Netskope

Hubert Lin is an offensive security expert, specializing in remote vulnerability exploitation, honeypots, and penetration testing. He previously led the signature team for network threat defense and was a senior staff engineer on the Red Team at Trend Micro. In his roles, he assessed network intrusion prevention systems and conducted sanctioned red team exercises to enhance corporate security. Hubert holds certifications as a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP). Currently, he works at Netskope as a Sr. Staff Threat Researcher.

SPEECH
5/16 (Thu.) 16:30 - 17:00 4F 4B Threat Research Forum
Tunneling and C2 over DNS: The Sneaky Backdoor You Didn't Know About

Apart from the extensively exploited HTTP protocol, the DNS protocol plays a crucial role in network communication, capable of bypassing Layer-4 firewall restrictions commonly employed by many organizations. This presentation will delve into the misuse of DNS for establishing covert tunnels, circumventing L4 firewalls. We will explore several tunneling tools and Command and Control (C2) frameworks, uncovering how threat actors leverage DNS for unauthorized network access. Our analysis reveals persistent DNS abuse as an effective attack vector employed by malicious entities over an extended period. The session will conclude with practical strategies to fortify DNS security, providing concrete steps to mitigate potential threats.