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Paleographical tricks with Exiftool and Strings

This post discusses mundane afternoons, document metadata, and Exiftool, a useful paleographical instrument for those who enjoy reading between the lines. I recently picked up one or two new tricks while digging up treasure chests from the deep sands of the internet. After finding all that gold, one could not help but ask who put it there in the first place.

March 2nd, 2024

Recon, Exiftool, Strings

Long nights in the crow's nest

Reconnaissance means discovering as much as we can about a potential target. Merchant vessels tend to travel slower after dark, due to lower visibility. The cabin boy will be given the responsibility of spending the next few nights in the crow’s nest, at the top of the main mast. Hopefully, he won’t fall asleep this time.

March 2nd, 2024

Recon, Whois, Nslookup, Dig, Recon-ng

Return my treasures to me, and I myself will carry you through the gates of Valhalla. You shall ride eternal. Shiny, and chrome!