Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking
How Scammers Use Google Forms to Steal Cryptocurrency, and How to Stay Safe
Hackers are now exploiting Google Forms to run phishing scams that steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users. Victims receive legitimate-looking emails from Google's domain, promising large BTC payouts. These email...
HTA Epsilon Red Ransomware: How Fake Verification Pages Deliver It and How to Stay Safe
In July 2026, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a new ransomware campaign using weaponized .HTA (HTML Application) files disguised as fake verification pages to spread the Epsilon Red ransomware. These pages, design...
What are the critical vulnerabilities in Salesforce Tableau Server, and how can they be exploited by attackers?
On June 26, 2026, Salesforce disclosed multiple critical vulnerabilities in Tableau Server affecting versions prior to 2026.1.3, 2024.2.12, and 2023.3.19. These flaws enable attackers to execute remote code, bypass au...
What are the most commonly used authentication mechanisms in cybersecurity and how do they work?
Authentication mechanisms like Credentials, SSL Certificates, OAuth Tokens, and SSH Keys are critical for securing communication and access in modern networks. Each mechanism uses a unique approach (password-based log...
What is the difference between tokenization, encoding, and encryption in data security?
Tokenization, encoding, and encryption are distinct data protection techniques used in cybersecurity, each with different purposes. Tokenization replaces sensitive data (like credit card numbers) with non-sensitive to...
What happened in the Allianz Life Insurance data breach and how many customers were affected?
On July 16, 2026, Allianz Life Insurance Company suffered a major data breach affecting personal data of approximately 1.4 million customers. The breach was caused by a sophisticated social engineering attack that tar...
What is the Microsoft MAPP leak and how did Chinese hackers exploit SharePoint vulnerabilities?
A major cybersecurity incident unfolded in July 2025 as Microsoft launched an investigation into whether a leak from its Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) allowed Chinese state-sponsored hackers to exploit c...
How to Automate Recon and Detect Subdomain Takeovers with Amass, Subfinder and Nuclei
Subdomain takeovers are a high-severity issue in bug bounty and security assessments. By automating reconnaissance using tools like Amass, Subfinder, and Nuclei, security researchers can systematically uncover abandon...
2FA Bypass Through OAuth Misconfiguration: Patterns and Fixes
A real-world example of bypassing 2FA due to OAuth misconfiguration involves attackers exploiting improper validation of redirect URIs or token reuse flaws in third-party OAuth integrations. By abusing Single Sign-On ...
How does CSRF lead to Account Takeover? Real-world example and exploit chain explained
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) can escalate into a serious security threat when chained with poor token validation, weak session handling, or misconfigured endpoints. In this detailed guide, we break down a real-wo...
Broken Access Control Explained: How IDOR Bugs Are Found and Fixed
This detailed blog explores a real-world exploitation of Broken Access Control vulnerability reported on HackerOne that resulted in a $5000 bounty. It dives deep into how the researcher discovered insecure privilege e...
What Does a Bug Bounty Report for an IDOR in a Banking Application Look Like?
This detailed blog explains a real-world bug bounty case where the author found an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in a banking app. It includes a full walkthrough of how endpoint manipulation, t...
What is File Path Traversal and how do hackers exploit it? The Detailed Guide
File Path Traversal is a vulnerability that allows attackers to access files outside an application's root directory by manipulating input parameters. This blog explains how it works, gives real-world examples, detail...
What are the 9 types of API testing and why are they important for secure and reliable applications?
Understanding the 9 types of API testing (Validation, Functional, UI, Load, Runtime/Error Detection, Security, Penetration, Fuzz, and Interoperability) is important for ensuring software quality, performance, and secu...
What are the most widely used cybersecurity frameworks and which industries follow them?
Cybersecurity frameworks are essential tools used by organizations across different sectors to manage risk, protect data, and comply with regulations. Each framework, like NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA, is designed...
VMware Tools CVE-2025-22230 and CVE-2025-22247: Impact, Fixes and How to Patch
Two critical vulnerabilities in VMware Tools' VGAuth service, CVE-2025-22230 and CVE-2025-22247, allow local privilege escalation to SYSTEM-level access on Windows virtual machines. The first flaw exploits a named pip...
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