Target Exploitation
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Vulnerability research
Understanding the capabilities of a specific software or hardware product may provide a starting point...
Starting Out with BackBox Linux
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A flexible penetration testing distribution
BackBox Linux is a very young project designed for penetration testing, vulnerability...
Social Engineering Attacks
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Advanced Persistent Threats
Advanced Persistent Threats came into existence during cyber espionage between nations. The main motive...
Web app penetration testing in Kali
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Web apps are now a major part of today's World Wide Web. Keeping them safe and...
Social-Engineer Toolkit
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Social engineering is an act of manipulating people to perform actions that they don't intend to...
Wireless Attacks in Kali Linux
In this article, by Willie L. Pritchett, author of the Kali Linux Cookbook, we will learn about the various wireless attacks. These days, wireless...
Penetration Testing and Setup
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Penetration Testing goes beyond an assessment by evaluating identified vulnerabilities to verify if the vulnerability is...
Quick start – Using Burp Proxy
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At the top of Burp Proxy, you will notice the following three tabs:
intercept: HTTP requests and...
Exploitation Basics
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Basic terms of exploitation
The basic terms of exploitation are explained as follows:
Vulnerability: A vulnerability is a...
So, what is Metasploit?
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In the IT industry, we have various flavors of operating systems ranging from Mac, Windows, *nix...
Must Read in Security
Top 6 Cybersecurity Books from Packt to Accelerate Your Career
With new technology threats, rising international tensions, and state-sponsored cyber-attacks, cybersecurity is more important than ever. In organizations worldwide, there is not only a dire need for cybersecurity...
