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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...
sqlmap Commands Explained: Safe Lab Practice and How to Fix SQL Injection
This blog is a guide to using SQLmap, a powerful tool for detecting and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities in web applications. It walks through the process of testing the testphp.vulnweb.com website, explaining...
Webcam Hacking Explained: How Camfecting Works and How to Defend Against It
This blog provides a detailed step-by-step guide on simulating a controlled webcam hacking scenario using msfvenom, msfconsole, and Apache server. It walks through setting up the attacker and target machines, generati...
How Celestial Stealer Malware is Stealing Your Browser Data and Crypto
Celestial Stealer is a dangerous malware-as-a-service that targets web browsers and crypto wallets to steal personal data like login credentials and cryptocurrency information. It’s sold to cybercriminals who use it t...
Securing the Future: Runtime Protection for Serverless Applications in 2026
The future of serverless security in 2026 will pivot from reactive log analysis to proactive real-time runtime protection, addressing the unique challenges of serverless computing, such as increased attack surfaces, s...
Russian Turla Hackers Exploit Pakistani Hackers to Target Afghanistan and India
A Russian hacking group, Turla, has been found exploiting the servers of a Pakistani group, Storm-0156, to target Afghan government networks and Indian military systems. Since December 2022, Turla has used Storm-0156’...
AT&T Data Breaches in 2024: What Happened and Why It Matters
In 2024, AT&T faced significant data breaches that exposed sensitive customer information, including personal details and telecom data. In March 2024, hackers accessed personal data of 73 million people, while another...
Deloitte and the Brain Cipher Ransomware Claim: What Was Alleged and How to Read It
Deloitte, one of the largest professional services firms globally, has been targeted by the Brain Cipher ransomware group in a major cyberattack that reportedly occurred in December 2024. The group claims to have stol...
Burp Suite Intruder for Authorised Login Testing: Lab Guide and Defences
This blog provides a step-by-step guide on performing a brute force attack using Burp Suite on an intentionally vulnerable website for educational purposes. It explains the setup, capturing login requests, configuring...
The OSI Model in Networking: Understanding Its Impact on Communication
The OSI Model (Open Systems Interconnection Model) is a seven-layer conceptual framework that standardizes the processes involved in network communication, ensuring smooth interaction between devices. Developed by the...
The Robot Workforce: Tasks, Jobs, Ethics and How to Prepare
This post looks at the growing role of robots and automation in replacing human labor across various industries. From manufacturing and retail to healthcare and transportation, robots are increasingly taking over repe...
AI on the Road: The Promise and Challenges of Autonomous Vehicles
The rise of autonomous vehicles is reshaping the transportation industry, driven by innovative companies like Waymo, Tesla, Cruise, and Baidu, which are developing self-driving technologies that promise safer, more ef...
Cybersecurity Trends in 2026: What You Need to Know
In 2026, cybersecurity continues to evolve in response to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Key trends to watch include the growing role of AI and Machine Learning in enhancing threat detection and response, t...