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Noisefit pro 4 is a color smartwatch with a built-in pedometer. The code is dynamic and it can connect to any noisefit watch nearby. I’m not going to share the complete code at the moment but below is a sneak peek. I really hate sharing my personal data with any company.Read All

A mask designed to deny AI-based facial recognition from all angles. I have always been a pretty private person, but lately, the weight of it feels as unbearable as ever. I just can’t seem to get out with a feeling of people watching me every time. It is no paranoia but just the plain reality of living in a place where face recognition has become an easy technological tool. And when you turn around the shiny lenses of cameras pop up everywhere-from street corners and shop windows to public events. It is as if my face has become a commodity something that is catalogued and analyzed.Read All

The botnet has been found causing significant server strain, bypassing web administrators’ efforts to control access and protect their site resources. The IP addresses behind this botnet appear to originate from multiple autonomous system numbers (ASNs), primarily hosted by less-reputable service providers. Not only does it ignore `robots.txt` instructions, but it also carries out non-stop scraping activities.Read All

It’s alarming that 91% of cyberattacks begin with phishing emails, and 35% of those lead to ransomware! With stats like these, how are we still getting caught in these traps? We must prioritize cybersecurity education and protection before it’s too late!Read All

White hat hackers are key players in the Gig economy. They are employed by big corporations to counter malfeasance, corruption, and theft. Security testing services protect against threats and enhance overall system resilience, ensuring enterprises remain a step ahead in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.Read All

The perpetrator of a social engineering scam is an expert in human nature. Social engineering works because we are victims of our own desires to be liked, respected and viewed as competent. Playing on these aspects of human nature enables a scammer to engineer risky behavior even when a network member knows they are doing something wrong.Read All

This article will tell you why ethics must be the first priority of every AI research scientist. Warring robots is a nightmare of the future that must never come to pass!Read All

Excitement & frustration; bleeding-edge tech but layoffs, low salaries, and unrealistic expectations. Talent shortages yet highly competitive & scarce entry-level roles. Success being more than just a degree and cert but community, hands-on skills, and resilience. Mentorship and inclusion can help bridge gaps but greed and low-quality content gate keep many.Read All

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Static application security testing (SAST) is a subset of static code analysis used to increase the security and reliability of the code. SAST detects old dependencies, secret detection, logical errors that lead to vulnerabilities, and more. It is not a silver bullet but can help you find some low-hanging fruits and save time.Read All

I’d like to share my experiences using evilginx2 and gophish for red teaming phishing simulations. While there are numerous guides available, I aim to highlight the nuances and practical insights that aren’t typically covered in documentation and tutorials. When setting up a phishing campaign, you have three options: cloning the page, verifying the captured data against a legitimate page, or using a man-in-the-middle attack.Read All

Once I completed the sign-up portion, I was able to sign in and was greeted with the homepage of the marketplace. The website appeared and functioned like any other website but, of course, there were some major differences. The first section was called the “Shoutbox.” The Shoutbox’s purpose is a chat function for members and guests to talk about anything. I mean…anything. I saw chats that included exploits, zero days, data breaches, upcoming breaches, and questions about hacking and hacking tools. I also saw chats that pertained to personal struggles and growth and questions about ideology and world news. It was an alternate universe to the everyday business world that we live in today. Read All

Nmap was seen in many successful movies, from Chloe to Rihanna and die-hard 4. discover the tool from a technical perspective and open your mind to the world of network audit, and penetration testing. Movies can inspire us to start a tech journey, read now! Read All

Whistleblowers often go hand-in-hand with scandal, but they do important work. In many situations, they have positive impacts in terms of both ethics and the law. Not every whistleblower is acting out of interest for the public good, and in some cases, their actions can cause additional damage.Read All

This article promotes entry into Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions for beginners interested in cybersecurity and ethical hacking. It highlights the engaging, puzzle-solving nature of CTFs, covering various aspects like web exploitation, cryptography, and more. The author shares their personal journey and benefits gained from participating in CTFs, including skill development and community building. A beginner-friendly CTF event is announced, inviting readers to join and experience the thrill of cybersecurity challenges.Read All

Fixing cvemap and nuclei.Read All

Ethical hacking involves legally breaking into computers and devices to test an organization’s defenses. It’s also known as penetration testing or white-hat hacking. Unlike black-hat hackers, ethical hackers have permission to breach systems and do so to improve security, not to harm or steal.Read All

Hacking is no longer just about hacking code. It’s also about hacking us. The real power comes from being able to manipulate trust, to move among the byzantine maze of human relationships and wrest control of the sought-after keys. Social engineering is turning us into the weakest link in the digital chain, exploiting the human element.Read All

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