10 Common Phishing Scams You Have Probably Seen Before
In this era, phishing scams are widespread. Every hour, someone is scamming someone in the world. Nothing is safe, from your inbox to your phone, and even social media. Below, we’ll explore 10 common phishing scams you have probably seen before, how they work, and what red flags to watch for. The government, banks, and […]
How Hackers Use Custom Domains & Google Workspace to Sneak Past Detection?
Understanding Custom Domains in Cyberattacks Hackers often register brand‑aligned or innocuous custom domains (like microsoft‑updates‑secure.com) to craft emails that appear legitimate. These domains come with new domain age, untainted reputation, and control over DNS records. Hackers can make emails appear authenticated to filters by setting SPF and DKIM, even in cases where trust has not […]
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: A Practical Breakdown for Security Teams
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is a set of best practices and guidelines designed to help organisations understand, manage, and reduce their cybersecurity risk. It was created by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It’s a go-to framework for any-sized organisation, from small to large, without needing much technical background. For a non-technical […]
GoPhish for Professionals: A Complete Technical Guide to Ethical Phishing
In an era where cyber threats are increasingly refined, phishing remains one of the most prevalent and dangerous attack vectors. Gophish is an open-source framework that enables launching phishing campaigns. This framework helps organisations assess their employee’s training effectiveness to determine if they will be successful. The purpose of these programs is to strengthen human […]
Introduction to Phishing: Dangers, Examples, & How to Stay Safe
In the digital age, users increasingly prefer to conduct various activities online, including making friends, shopping, watching movies, and banking. These online facilities offer convenience but also carry a significant risk. One of the main risks is a Phishing attack. Phishing sounds and works exactly like Fishing. But how? Fishing means catching fish. How will […]
Cyber Kill Chain Explained: 7 Steps, Examples & How to Defend Against Attacks
The Cyber Kill Chain is a step-by-step process for identifying and stopping an attacker’s activity. Lockheed Martin created this framework in 2011. The steps of the Cyber Kill Chain illustrate the duration of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and the sequence of events that unfold. Typically, these types of attacks operate a combination of malware, ransomware, […]
Google Dorking: The Hacker’s Secret Search Weapon
In cybersecurity, information is essential, and nothing can be done without knowing who the target is. Reader: What kind of information are you talking about?Me: The kind you didn’t know was out there.Reader: Really? So how do I find it?Me: With Google.Reader: Just Google? That simple?Me: Not exactly. It’s called Google Dorking. What is Google […]
Mastering cURL: The Penetration Tester’s Secret Weapon Against Web Security
Penetration testing is one of the complex topics in the cyber security world. cURL is a simple and yet powerful tool. This hidden command-line tool is critical for debugging, modifying, and attacking web applications. When applied skillfully, cURL can bypass Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), test authentication mechanisms, manipulate headers, and perform other advanced tasks. This […]
Top 28 Basic Nmap Commands for Beginners
If you’re just getting started with ethical hacking or network troubleshooting, Nmap should be one of the first tools you master. Nmap, or Network Mapper, is an open-source, very flexible application used by Linux systems and network administrators. It is frequently used for network exploration, security scanning, auditing, and discovering open ports on remote computers.0 […]
Understanding ncdu: A Smarter Way to Analyze Disk Usage on Linux
Monitoring and managing disk usage is important for any Linux user, including Windows and Mac users. The traditional du (disk usage) command was available. While the du command was functional, using or checking the disk’s usage was not easy. Now, we have a new way to analyze disk usage using a new tool/command known as […]
