Apps & Packages
- Wireshark – Network Packet Analyzer
In this article we examine Wireshark which is a graphical network packet analyzer. Wireshark is available on many platforms, supports multiple protocols, and can be used to capture live data that can be analyzed offline. - theHarvester – Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Here we examine how theHarvester can be used to carry out OSINT (Open Source INTelligence) in order to gather emails, names, subdomains, IP addresses and URLs. - recon-ng – Web Reconnaissance Framework (part 2)
This is this second part of the article on the Web Reconnaissance Framework known as recon-ng. We continue to look at examples of its usage as an intelligence gathering tool.
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Devices
- USB Pentesting devices & attack tools (part 2)
Today we continue to check out some USB-based devices to help with Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking of computers and networks. - USB Pentesting devices & attack tools (part 1)
Today we take a look at some types of USB-based devices available to assist in Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking of computers and networks. - Wireless Adapters for Pentesting
Most computers, tablets, cellphones and other portable devices come with some form of built-in Wireless Adapter but Penetration Testing often requires ones with specific features.
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Operating Systems
- Privacy & Security via Tails & Qubes OS
Staying safe whilst using a computer is becoming more important by the day. Whether at home, work, or traveling your computer is vulnerable to being compromised. This article looks at 2 operating systems with a primary focus on privacy & security. - BackBox Linux
Today we examine BackBox Linux which is toted to be fast, easy to use, and provides a minimal yet complete desktop environment. It contains the most popular and best known ethical hack tools. - Kali Linux for Pentesting
In this article we take a look at Kali Linux from Offensive Security. Kali is a Debian-based Linux Distribution containing several hundred tools geared towards Penetration Testing, Security research, Computer Forensics and Reverse Engineering.
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Virtual Machines
- Penetration Testing with VirtualBox
In this article we take a look at the Virtual Machine hypervisor product VirtualBox, which is a useful tool for White Hat Hacking and Pentesting. - Pentesting with VMware
How can VMware help with Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking within the realm of Cyber Security? - Virtual Machines & Cyber Security
In the article we look at what a Virtual Machine is, their uses in the context of Cyber Security, the Pros & Cons, and some of the offerings to consider.
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