Open Source Intelligence Gathering
A Penetration Test almost always needs to begin with an extensive Information Gathering phase. This post talks about how Open Sources of information on the Internet can be used to…
Mastering the Maze of Malcontents: Strategies for Handling Difficult People in Tech
In the tech industry, running into challenging personalities is almost a given. Whether it's a demanding client or a problematic colleague, dealing with difficult individuals—let’s call them “jerks” for simplicity—can…
It took me 12 years of working in cybersecurity to realize the following :
Loss is part of your life : If you decide to go through the experience, go with it to the end, do not go if you do not intend to…
Nightshade!
Ever heard of the concept of knowing too much for your own good? Nowadays, artificial intelligence (AI) is grappling with an excess of knowledge, particularly in the realm of AI…
Down With Large Language Models!
In the age of LLM infiltrating everything, even customer service, it's easy to see it as a potential attack route – and a pretty straightforward one at that. LLM's access…
Free Py?
Imagine you're curious about your Public IP address, and you only have a simple way to ask your computer. So, what do you do? In Python, we're going to figure…
Exploring the Feathered World of Parrot Linux
Squawk! Meet Parrot Linux, a cool operating system that's all about security and hacking stuff! Squawk! Just like the smart and colorful bird it's named after, Parrot Linux has been…
Christmas In February?
Guess what? As we embark on Black History Month tomorrow, I'm enthusiastic about strengthening our community by giving back. Frequently, I'm approached with requests like, 'Bodega, teach me coding.' While…
This Bytes!
Today has presented its fair share of challenges in the world of cybersecurity, as is often the case. However, the particular challenge that unfolded carried a rather amusing twist. The…
Rubber Ducky USB
The Rubber Ducky USB, developed by Hak5, is a significant tool in cybersecurity, resembling a regular USB flash drive but capable of acting as a programmable keyboard. Initially designed for…