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Cybersecurity
Ethical hacking, penetration testing, network security, CTFs and defensive security
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Security Basics
beginner
Fix OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities
AI Security
intermediate
Identify and patch prompt injection vulnerabilities
Network Security
intermediate
Configure a firewall with proper inbound/outbound rules
Ethical Hacking & Pen Testing
intermediate
Conduct a full pen test with Kali Linux
Cloud Security
intermediate
Implement IAM least-privilege policies on AWS/GCP
Incident Response
intermediate
Build an incident response playbook
Security Compliance
intermediate
Map controls for SOC 2 Type II compliance
Defensive AI
advanced
Build an AI-powered log anomaly detector
TechRepublic
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2d ago
Aflac Data Breach: Over 4M Customers in Japan May Be at Risk
Aflac says a data breach in Japan may affect 4.38 million customers and agents, exposing personal, policy, and some banking information. The post Aflac Data Bre
TechRepublic
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2d ago
Microsoft Uncovers Widespread Hotel Phishing Campaign in Japan
Microsoft and Trend Micro found hotel phishing attacks using fake guest complaints and photo links to target staff in Japan. The post Microsoft Uncovers Widespr

The Next Web AI
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2d ago
A Brazilian banking trojan is targeting Santander and BBVA customers with fake PDF lures
A Brazilian banking trojan called Ousaban is going after Windows users who bank in Spain and Portugal, using fake PDFs, geofencing, and a payload hidden inside

Dev.to · Furkan Beydemir
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2d ago
I scanned my own laptop for leaked secrets and found 62,311 of them
Last week I got a little paranoid about how much sensitive data my AI coding tools were writing to...

Dev.to · Mayne
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2d ago
38+ Cryptographic Algorithms in Pure Zig - Zero Dependencies, Zero Std Imports
38+ pure Zig cryptographic algorithms - hash functions, symmetric/ asymmetric crypto, KDFs, and post-quantum schemes. Zero std imports, zero dependencies, zero

Dev.to · Dhruv Rastogi
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2d ago
I built a formal verifier for EVM contracts with no SMT solver
Most smart-contract bugs aren't exotic. They're an > that should have been a >=, an invariant...

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Windows to Linux — 5 File Transfer Techniques for Pentesting Exams
Hey guys, in this writeup we’re going to look at 5 file transfer techniques that will help you transfer files from Windows to Linux. These… Continue reading on

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
The SOC Analyst’s new job description nobody wrote down yet
Why fewer alerts and harder problems means the job got better, not easier, even if your job posting still says otherwise. Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional: A Beginner’s Guide to Protecting Your Digital Life
Cybersecurity & Online Safety for Beginners is a practical beginner-friendly guide that helps everyday internet users protect their… Continue reading on Medium
Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Understanding Vulnerability, Likelihood, Impact, and Risk in SOC Operations: A Practical Guide for…
How Security Operations Centers prioritize thousands of security findings and focus on what truly matters. Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
From CTF to Contested Network: A Threat Hunter’s Field Notes #1
This is Part 1 of a series where I walk through CTF challenges I’ve solved, not as a typical “here’s the flag” writeup, but through the… Continue reading on Med
Dev.to · Dave Kurian
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2d ago
Cursor AI Editor Patched Critical Sandbox Escape Flaws
Two high-severity vulnerabilities in Cursor AI editor allowed arbitrary command execution without user interaction. Patch now available in Cursor 3.0.

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Lab: Bypassing access controls using email address parsing discrepancies ( Business logic…
This lab is about bypassing email domain restrictions using a difference in how two systems interpret email addresses. Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Critical File Upload Vulnerability: Web Shell Upload via Content-Type Validation Bypass
The application relied on the client-controlled Content-Type header during file upload validation. By modifying this header in the… Continue reading on Medium »

Forbes Innovation
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2d ago
Why Continuous Identity Verification Is The Future Of Cybersecurity
The way we type, move a mouse, navigate applications, interact with mobile devices and perform routine tasks creates a unique behavioral signature.

Dev.to · Chathura Rathnayaka
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2d ago
David Chaum's ghost in the machine: A warning from 1990.
David Chaum's Ghost in the Machine: A 1990 Warning for Tomorrow's Architects ...
ZDNet
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2d ago
This new Android security setting spots bad networks and fake cell towers - enable it ASAP
Connecting to the wrong network can put your data at risk. Android can warn you, but only if you allow it.

Hackernoon
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2d ago
Yes, Websites Can Detect Your VPN. Here's How
VPNs hide your IP address and encrypt your traffic, but they don't make you invisible. This guide explains how websites detect VPN users through IP reputation d

Dev.to · Martese O Temple, Sr
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2d ago
Understanding Security+ 701 Threat Vectors (For Future DoD Professionals)
If you're a high school senior thinking about a career in cybersecurity—especially working with the...
Daring Fireball
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2d ago
404 Media: Vulnerability in iCloud’s ‘Hide My Email’ Reveals Peoples’ Real Email Addresses
Joseph Cox, reporting for 404 Media: 404 Media is not revealing the exact details of the vulnerability because it can still be exploited as of Monday, when 404

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
OverTheWire Bandit Walkthrough — Level 27 → 28 | 30-Day Cybersecurity Learning Journey (Day 27)
Cloning a private repository over SSH and pulling the next credential straight out of a git README. Continue reading on Medium »

Dev.to · Achin Bansal
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2d ago
AI Tools Discover WebKit Vulnerabilities as Apple Accelerates Patch Cadence
Forensic Summary Apple patched over 30 vulnerabilities across iOS, macOS, and Safari, with...

Dev.to · Pranay Trivedi
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2d ago
Understanding the ISSAP Certification
Explore the ISSAP certification, its benefits, key domains, and effective preparation tips for aspiring security professionals.

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Someone Else Might Already Be Logged Into Your Shop
You lock your shop’s front door every night. But there’s a back door that’s always open — and the person walking through it looks exactly… Continue reading on M
TechRepublic
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2d ago
Free Windows 10 Security Updates Run Until 2027, but Not Every PC Qualifies
Microsoft’s consumer ESU program includes a no-cost enrollment option for eligible Windows 10 PCs, but managed devices and some account setups are excluded. The
Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Small Business, Big Target: Why UAE SMEs Are Increasingly Under Attack
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the UAE economy. Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Cyber Briefing: 2026.07.01
Welcome to Cyber Briefing, your daily source for all things cybersecurity. We bring you the latest advisories, alerts, incidents, and news… Continue reading on
The Register
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2d ago
Cloudflare to block cynical search-and-scrape bots from ad-supported web pages
Some crawlers gather data for both search and AI training, so when publishers block them to protect content they risk disappearning from search results ...

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
My Thought Process While Investigating a Real Suspicious Email
I enjoy documenting not just what I found during an investigation, but how I got there — including the mistakes — because that’s where the… Continue reading on

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Fake Invoice Emails Targeting Small Businesses in Schenectady
“One fake invoice email can cost a small business thousands.” Continue reading on Medium »

Dev.to · Code Decode Labs
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2d ago
Why Cybersecurity Is No Longer an IT Decision; It’s a Business Strategy
In 2025, the global average cost of a data breach was $4.44 million. In the United States alone, that...

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
NDR for Multi-Cloud: Visibility Challenges and Solutions
The emergence of multi-cloud environments among enterprises has become a popular trend due to increased flexibility and scalability… Continue reading on MeetCyb

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
How a Fake Client Project Almost Compromised Our Development Environment
A few days ago, we received what looked like a normal business enquiry through our website. Continue reading on Medium »
Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
can survive 2026 without a bulletproof cybersecurity strategy.
While cyber threats are skyrocketing in Bangladesh, the market is unfortunately flooded with self-proclaimed hackers and scammers. Finding… Continue reading on

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Understanding Use-After-Free in Linux: A Hands-On Journey Into One of the Most Dangerous Memory…
Learn how memory becomes dangerous after free(), and watch Use-After-Free bugs happen live with GDB & Pwndbg Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Understanding Buffer Overflows in Linux: A Hands-On Deep Dive Into Stack Corruption Using GDB &…
Learn how buffer overflows actually happen by watching memory corruption live Continue reading on Medium »

Dev.to · Pascal Kuhn
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2d ago
Local-First vs. Cloud Password Managers: What SMBs Should Know
A practical comparison of local-first and cloud-based password managers for small and medium...
Dev.to AI
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2d ago
Claude Code is steganographically marking requests
Claude Code is Steganographically Marking Requests TL;DR Claude Code, a revolutionary new technique in the world of cybersecurity, leverages steganographic meth

Dev.to · Bala Paranj
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2d ago
Microsegmentation is a Workaround for a Missing Application Map
Zero Trust says 'only allow required network flows.' Nobody declares which flows are required. So the industry compares what's allowed against what's observed a

Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
FortiGate Günlükleri #1: UEFI Hataları, Yanlış Launch Mode’lar ve Bir Lisans Bug’ı Avı
Dashboard’a girebilmek için üç farklı kurulum denemesi, bir versiyon downgrade’i ve “Model: INVAL” diye bir gizemli teşhis gerekti Continue reading on Medium »
Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Cybersecurity Interview Questions and Answers
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing career fields, and employers are constantly looking for professionals who can protect their… Continue reading on Med
Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Compliance 101: ISO 27001, GDPR, and What Happens During an Audit
Compliance can feel like alphabet soup — ISO, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, DPDPA — and it’s easy to assume it’s all just paperwork for lawyers. It… Continue reading on M
Medium · Startup
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2d ago
Affordable Cybersecurity for Startups: 7 Cost-Effective Ways to Protect Your Business Without…
Startups run lean by nature. Every rupee or dollar is stretched across product development, hiring, and marketing, so cybersecurity often… Continue reading on M
Medium · Cybersecurity
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2d ago
Affordable Cybersecurity for Startups: 7 Cost-Effective Ways to Protect Your Business Without…
Startups run lean by nature. Every rupee or dollar is stretched across product development, hiring, and marketing, so cybersecurity often… Continue reading on M

Medium · Python
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2d ago
Asymmetric Signing, Machine Fingerprinting, and Offline Grace Periods: Building a License System…
How DotScramble protects its Pro tier using Ed25519 cryptography — without phoning home on every launch Continue reading on InfoSec Write-ups »

Dev.to · Shushkrut Ghiwe
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2d ago
ISO 27001 vs SOC 2: Strategic Comparison Guide
ISO 27001 vs SOC 2: The Definitive Strategic Compliance Comparison Guide Enterprise Governance, Risk...
Dev.to AI
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2d ago
Why I built Contextia: stopping secrets before they reach AI chats
I almost pasted a production .env into ChatGPT. Twice. That's the whole origin story. We paste code, logs and configs into AI chats all day, and those blobs are

Dev.to · TiltedLunar123
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2d ago
A clean vulnerability scan doesn't mean you're secure: a Security+ Domain 4 breakdown
If you are studying for SY0-701, vulnerability management questions have a habit of looking easy and...
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