Basics

Securing mobile devices requires layered controls, disciplined patching, and continuous monitoring to protect from evolving threats in a connected environment.

The 1990s revolutionized cryptography by democratizing advanced encryption techniques, establishing critical standards like Advanced encryption standard (AES) and SSL, and laying the foundation for modern digital security in an era of growing internet connectivity and privacy debates.

Discover the rich history and intricate details of Linux distributions, from their origins and growth to their crucial role in modern computing, all explored in this comprehensive guide for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Explore the power of network segmentation and micro-segmentation in enhancing network security. Learn about the benefits, implementation strategies, and how they align with the Zero Trust model.

Dive into the transformative 1980s, where Object-Oriented Programming and the creation of C++ revolutionized computing, laying the foundations for modern software development and cybersecurity.

Explore Apple’s ambitious but flawed 1990s experiments—Copeland, OpenDoc, CyberDog, and more—and uncover the valuable lessons they offer for today’s tech innovators and cybersecurity experts.

Exploring ’90s computing: the rise of OOP, web development’s infancy, OS battles, transformative IDEs, and intriguing tidbits from a pivotal tech decade.

Exploring Atari’s pivotal role in the home computing market: from its founding to dominating the video game industry and its lasting impact on cybersecurity.

Exploring the Nintendo Entertainment System’s history, technical innovations, cybersecurity implications, and trivia in the 1980s gaming revolution.

Exploring the rise of GUIs in the ’90s, this piece delves into their early history, impact on cybersecurity, technical aspects, and intriguing trivia.

This article delves into the history and development of the Apple Macintosh in the 1980s, exploring its technical innovations, impact on the tech industry, and relevance to cybersecurity while sharing interesting trivia and anecdotes for a technical audience.

In this article, we discussed the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, and CIS Controls frameworks, their five, fourteen, and twenty controls respectively, and how they can be used by red teams and pen testers to enhance their security posture and protect against cyber attacks.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of wireless security, including technical details of wireless networking, best practices for securing wireless networks, common attacks, social engineering tactics, wireless network penetration testing, regulatory compliance, and the future of wireless security.

The article explores the history of open-source software and its impact on the computing industry, from the rise of Microsoft and proprietary software to the birth of Linux and the GNU Project, the emergence of open-source software, and the mainstreaming of open-source software, highlighting key players, developments, and anecdotes, while also discussing its relevance to cybersecurity and the need for community-driven development and collaboration.

A massive, comprehensive deep-dive into the history and evolution of Netscape Navigator. From its roots in Mosaic and the “Mother of all Demos” influence to the 1995 SSL RNG hack and the birth of the Mozilla project, we explore the tech that defined the early web.

A deep-dive into the core concepts, frameworks, and operational strategies of modern red teaming. Learn the critical difference between pen testing and adversary emulation, master the Unified Kill Chain, build resilient C2 infrastructure (redirectors, domain fronting), and understand the art of Purple Teaming.

A comprehensive deep-dive into the art and science of social engineering. Learn the psychological principles of persuasion, master OSINT for pretexting, discover modern techniques like AitM phishing and MFA Fatigue, and understand how to weaponize human trust in a professional red team engagement.

A comprehensive deep-dive into the Nim programming language for offensive security. Learn the language fundamentals, master WinAPI interoperability with winim, discover compile-time metaprogramming for string obfuscation, and understand why Nim is the modern favorite for bypassing EDRs.

This article explores the rich history of Unix—from its 1960s origins to its commercialization, the rise of open source, and the development of modern derivatives—while highlighting its cybersecurity implications and fun historical trivia.

A comprehensive deep-dive into the world of reverse engineering. Learn the fundamental concepts of disassembly and decompilation, master the nuances of PE and ELF file formats, understand x86/x64 assembly, and discover how to bypass anti-reverse engineering protections during advanced red team engagements.

A comprehensive deep-dive into network scanning and enumeration for red teamers. Master the intricacies of Nmap, explore the power of the Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE), learn advanced evasion techniques, and discover modern high-speed alternatives like RustScan and Masscan.

A comprehensive deep-dive into the Rust programming language for offensive security. Learn the core concepts of ownership and borrowing, master idiomatic error handling, build a multi-threaded port scanner, and discover how to use “Unsafe Rust” for shellcode injection and high-performance exploit development.

A comprehensive deep-dive into the history and evolution of the computer mouse. From Douglas Engelbart’s wooden prototype to modern laser sensors and wireless HID attacks, we explore the tech that changed how we interact with machines - and the security implications of implicit peripheral trust.

A comprehensive deep-dive into the world of penetration testing and ethical hacking. Learn the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), the critical differences between VA and PT, the art of professional reporting, and how to navigate the legal minefield of offensive security.

A deep-dive guide for red team operators transitioning from Linux to macOS. Learn the critical differences in Unix underpinnings, master macOS-specific security boundaries like TCC and SIP, discover “Living off the Land” techniques using JXA and AppleScript, and understand how to persist using LaunchDaemons.

A comprehensive deep-dive into PsExec for offensive operations. Learn how it works under the hood, how to leverage Pass-the-Hash with Impacket, advanced techniques for service name evasion, and understand the massive forensic footprint it leaves so you know when (and when NOT) to use it.

A comprehensive deep-dive into using sc.exe for offensive operations. Learn how to weaponize the Windows Service Control Manager for remote code execution, establish robust persistence via service failure actions, change permissions with subinacl, and bypass EDR controls using kernel-mode drivers.

A comprehensive deep-dive into Chisel, the ultimate tool for bypassing network restrictions via SSH-over-HTTP. Learn how to master forward and reverse tunnels, establish stealthy SOCKS proxies, harden your infrastructure with TLS, and change the source code for evasion.

A deep-dive into the technical requirements and execution of Pass-the-Hash for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Learn the correct xfreerdp syntax, how to enable Restricted Admin Mode remotely, troubleshoot NLA errors, and understand the forensic “Type 3” logon anomaly.

A deep-dive guide into advanced network tunneling techniques. Learn to combine Iptables, SSH (Local, Remote, Dynamic, and Reverse Dynamic), Windows Netsh, and Socat to bypass firewalls, pivot through sophisticated network segments, and maintain a low profile during engagements. Now covers modern tools like Chisel and Ligolo-ng.

A comprehensive guide for red team operators on using Impacket’s mssqlclient.py to discover, authenticate, and exploit Microsoft SQL Server instances. Learn to achieve RCE via xp_cmdshell and OLE Automation, steal hashes via UNC path coercion (xp_dirtree), abuse linked servers, and extract sensitive data stealthily.

A massive, comprehensive deep-dive into smbclient, covering SMB architecture, essential enumeration techniques, data exfiltration, Pass-the-Hash, advanced automation, and forensic considerations for red team operations.

A massive, comprehensive deep-dive into the Ruby programming language for security professionals. Explore elegant syntax, advanced object-oriented patterns, metaprogramming, and specialized applications in offensive security, from packet manipulation to Metasploit automation.

A comprehensive guide to mastering port scanning on both Linux and Windows, covering standard tools like Nmap, stealthy built-in techniques, and modern PowerShell-based enumeration.

A comprehensive guide to installing and mastering Impacket, covering installation via pipx, deep dives into core tools, and advanced authentication attacks.

Comprehensive guide to Bash scripting fundamentals with security best practices, modern techniques, and ethical penetration testing examples for red team professionals.

The rise and fall of CP/M, a pioneering operating system, highlights the importance of innovation, standardization, and security in computing history.

Master Linux enumeration with best practices, techniques, and tools to gather system info, identify vulnerabilities, and exploit attack vectors.