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PUMAKIT Linux Rootkit | A New Threat That Hides in Plain Sight
PUMAKIT Linux Rootkit is a newly discovered, sophisticated malware targeting Linux systems. This stealthy rootkit integrates into the Linux kernel as a Loadable Kernel Module (LKM), using advanced techniques like syst...
Autopsy web history recovery: step-by-step guide for forensic examiners
In digital forensics, recovering a suspect's web browsing history can be important for cybercrime investigations or gathering evidence in legal cases. Autopsy, an open-source tool in Kali Linux, provides a step-by-ste...
Wireshark Tutorial for Beginners: Install, Capture and Read Your First Packets
Wireshark is a powerful, open-source network protocol analyzer used for network troubleshooting, security analysis, and learning. This blog provides a step-by-step guide to installing and using Wireshark, from setting...
Microsoft December 2024 Patch Tuesday | Key Highlights and Fixes
In December 2024, Microsoft released a major security update addressing 71 vulnerabilities across its software, including 16 critical issues and a significant zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-49138) actively exploited...
The Role of Digital Forensics in Cybersecurity
Discover the role of digital forensics in cybersecurity. Learn how digital forensic techniques help investigate cybercrimes, recover data, identify threats, and ensure legal compliance. Explore the steps, tools, and r...
What is Postman, and how to perform API testing using Postman | The Complete Guide
How to test APIs with Postman: send GET, POST, PUT and DELETE requests, check responses, and follow best practices for reliable API tests.
Hashcat explained: hash modes, attack modes and how to defend passwords
Hashcat is a powerful and versatile password cracking tool designed for cybersecurity professionals to assess and strengthen password security. It supports many hash types and offers multiple attack modes, including d...
Cipla Cyberattack | 70GB of Data Stolen by Akira Ransomware
The Cipla cyberattack, allegedly orchestrated by the Akira ransomware group, resulted in the theft of 70GB of sensitive data. This breach targeted a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, raising concerns ab...
How to Use Maltego for OSINT Investigations: A Beginner Tutorial
Maltego is a powerful OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) and data visualization tool designed for cybersecurity professionals, investigators, and researchers to uncover relationships and connections within datasets. Fro...
How Does the Domain Name System (DNS) Work and Power the Internet? The Complete Guide
DNS (Domain Name System) is an important part of the internet, functioning as a "phonebook" that translates human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses, allowing smooth access to websites and online...
BlackEye Phishing Tool Explained: How It Works and How to Defend Against It
BlackEye is an open-source phishing simulation tool widely used in ethical hacking and cybersecurity training. It helps simulate phishing attacks by hosting realistic phishing pages for platforms like Facebook, Instag...
Discover Hidden Web Paths: How to Use DirBuster for Security Assessments
DirBuster is a tool used in Kali Linux for ethical hacking and penetration testing, designed to uncover hidden directories and files on web servers that could reveal sensitive information or vulnerabilities. With feat...
How to Use the Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET) Responsibly, and How to Defend Against It
The Social-Engineer Toolkit (SEToolkit) is an open-source tool used for conducting social engineering attacks like phishing, credential harvesting, and malicious website creation. It helps cybersecurity professionals ...
Aadhaar and deepfakes: how face authentication is protected and what you should do
Deepfake technology, which creates realistic fake images and videos using AI, poses a potential threat to Aadhaar card verification, particularly during facial recognition. Fraudsters could use deepfake videos to bypa...
How Exploits Work: Concepts, Skills and a Safe, Legal Way to Learn Exploit Development
Writing custom exploits for known vulnerabilities is an essential skill for cybersecurity professionals, enabling them to understand vulnerabilities deeply and craft tailored solutions for specific scenarios. Exploits...
Understanding Social Engineering Attacks: Types, Commands, and Prevention
Social engineering attacks manipulate human behavior to steal sensitive information, gain unauthorized access, or compromise security systems. Common types include phishing, spear phishing, vishing (voice phishing), b...