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Cybersecurity
Ethical hacking, penetration testing, network security, CTFs and defensive security
Skills in this topic
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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

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Writeup — Basic SSRF Against the Local Server
This lab covers a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability. Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · DevOps
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1w ago
Implementing Zero Trust Security in Microservices Architecture
Introduction: The New Security Challenge for Modern Apps Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Implementing Zero Trust Security in Microservices Architecture
Introduction: The New Security Challenge for Modern Apps Continue reading on Medium »

Forbes Innovation
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1w ago
Common IT Issues That Signal Bigger System Problems
Seemingly isolated complaints can be the first visible signs of deeper problems involving networks, identity systems, integrations, security controls or infrast

Reddit r/cybersecurity
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1w ago
Mapped 3,900+ C2 servers across 302 Eastern European hosting providers, one host ran half
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Hackernoon
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1w ago
Ransomware's New Math: Inside the £1.9 Billion Season That Redefined Critical-Infrastructure Risk
The 2025 attacks on Jaguar Land Rover and Collins Aerospace revealed that ransomware has evolved from a company-level threat into a systemic economic risk. JLR'

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Stressed by Printer, Internet, and Computer Problems? Here is How to End the Tech Frustration
We’ve all been there: you have a critical deadline, a meeting starting in five minutes, or a client waiting for an urgent report, and… Continue reading on Mediu

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
How a composer install Becomes Remote Code Execution: Inside CVE-2026–40261 and CVE-2026–40176
Two Composer CVEs from April 2026 that run attacker commands on any PHP developer’s machine, without Perforce installed Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Cybersecurity Careers in Pakistan 2025 — Salary, Certifications, Skills & Complete Roadmap
Everything you need to know to land your first cybersecurity job in Pakistan — or go remote and earn in dollars. Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Nobody Told You Your Router Has a “Last Resort” Setting And It’s Probably Misconfigured
Default route configuration sounds like IT homework. For Charlotte business owners, it’s actually the difference between a network that… Continue reading on Med

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
DVWA SQL Injection
Difficulty Levels Covered: Low | Medium | High Vulnerability Class: CWE-89 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL… Continue reading on Med
TechRepublic
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1w ago
Madison Square Garden Hack Exposes 26 Million Visitor Records
Madison Square Garden faces a 26M-record hack tied to visitor data, facial recognition, and security records from its venue operations, with fallout from the le
Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Building the Future of Cybersecurity: An AI-Powered Alternative to Tenable
Revolutionizing Cybersecurity with AI Continue reading on Medium »
Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Kuidas lahendada süsteemiviga Norton 8504 või 8506 Eestis?
Paljud arvutikasutajad Eestis märkavad pärast Windowsi värskendusi, et nende viirusetõrje tarkvara kiilub kinni ja kuvab veateateid 8504… Continue reading on Me

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
The Unexpected Aftermath of Winning CyberwarLab’s CTF
In early 2025, I joined the CyberWarLab internship program because I was genuinely interested in cybersecurity training and practical… Continue reading on Mediu

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Cyber Briefing: 2026.06.24
A £39 million hit to London’s transit network: inside the Scattered Spider trial, a massive utility breach, and the rise of weaponized AI… Continue reading on M
Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Analyzing Digital Identity and Behavioral Footprinting Techniques in Intelligence and Cyber…
Identifying individuals in the digital space is no longer limited to direct technical indicators such as IP addresses or account names. It… Continue reading on

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Madeye’s Castle (THM) Tryhackme Medium Challenge Wakthrough
Description : A boot2root box that is modified from a box used in CuCTF by the team at Runcode.ninja Continue reading on Medium »
Reddit r/cybersecurity
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1w ago
Has anyone been a SentinelOne Control or CrowdStrike Falcon Complete customer that did or did not receive payout from the warranty?
I'm going through EDR vendors and evaluating platforms in the event things need to change with my current vendor. I've grilled some vendors some specific vendor

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
PortSwigger Lab Write-Up: Username Enumeration Via Different Responses
Category: Authentication Difficulty: Apprentice Continue reading on Medium »
Reddit r/cybersecurity
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1w ago
What's the most underrated cybersecurity control right now?
I might go with access reviews. It's one of those controls that feels boring until you find an account that should've been removed six months ago submitted by /

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Day 24: JaWT Scratchpad | picoCTF / CyLab Web Exploitation Writeup
A picoCTF web challenge where the admin door was locked, but the key was hiding in a weak JWT secret. Continue reading on Medium »

Forbes Innovation
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1w ago
The New Energy War: Why The AI Grid Is The New Battleground
Russia can't bomb the West, so it's hacking it. How AI data centers and Texas's ERCOT grid became the next cyberwarfare battleground.

Hackernoon
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1w ago
How to Secure a Self-Hosted CI/CD Runner on a VPS Without Turning It Into a Backdoor
A self-hosted CI/CD runner on a VPS should be treated like part of your production delivery chain, not just a build machine. Before using it, harden the server,
Reddit r/cybersecurity
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1w ago
Is Microsoft Purview eDiscovery a Forensics Tool or Just a Compliance Tool?
Learning about email forensics and got confused between eDiscovery and digital forensics kept seeing both terms used interchangeably but they feel like differen

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
No, your cloud storage is not full! Yes, they’re coming after you!
We’ve warned you for over a decade that storing your data on someone else’s hard drive (“the cloud”) could have a very bad ending. Here’s… Continue reading on M

Medium · DevOps
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1w ago
Supply Chain Attacks Bypassed Every Trust Signal We Built
When the May 2026 TanStack compromise produced validly-attested malicious packages, it exposed a gap between what provenance proves and… Continue reading on Med

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Supply Chain Attacks Bypassed Every Trust Signal We Built
When the May 2026 TanStack compromise produced validly-attested malicious packages, it exposed a gap between what provenance proves and… Continue reading on Med

Medium · Python
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1w ago
I gave away free WordPress hosting. The phishers showed up almost immediately.
The whole point of wp.run is speed: type nothing, click once, and a few seconds later you have a real WordPress site on a real public… Continue reading on Mediu

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
The Hidden Cost of Misplaced Confidence
Security teams spend a lot of time budgeting for attacks. Continue reading on Medium »
Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
I Made OpenID Connect Stop Checking Signatures (And Got Paid €0 For It)
A critical account-takeover bug on a European bike-share platform, a four-line forgery script, and the cruelest word in all of bug bounty… Continue reading on M
Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
JWT Attacks Explained: How Attackers Break Authentication Tokens
A practical walkthrough of the most common JWT vulnerabilities, based on what I learned from PortSwigger’s Web Security Academy Continue reading on Medium »
Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Key Factors to Look for in the Best Ethical Hacking Institute in Mumbai
Choosing the right ethical hacking institute in Mumbai can feel overwhelming, given the number of options available. Here are the factors… Continue reading on M
Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Stop Using Outdated Scanners: Here Are the 4 Fuzzing Tools Elite Hackers Actually Use
From FFUF to FeroxBuster. A complete, no-nonsense guide to setting up your offensive security environment for high-speed web application… Continue reading on Me
Reddit r/cybersecurity
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1w ago
When defensive code becomes attack surface: 8 year old Samsung kernel UAF affecting Galaxy S9–S25
https://lucidbitlabs.com/blog/when-defenses-become-attack-surface/ submitted by /u/sutf61 [link] <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1ue

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Enforcing Behavior: Active Directory GPOs, Security Baselines, and Group-Aware Drive Mapping
Stop managing configurations manually. Transition your security posture from a written policy document into automated, technical domain… Continue reading on Med

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
I Tested Dozens of Free VPNs in 2026 — Here Are the Only 5 Worth Using
Stop downloading random app store VPNs that sell your data. These audited free tiers offer real security without the premium cost. Continue reading on Pulse Nov

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
From Token to Root: Exploiting Jupyter Misconfigurations in a Lab Environment
DISCLAIMER: The techniques demonstrated in this write-up are intended solely for educational purposes. Please ensure that any testing is… Continue reading on Me

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Is It Safe To Have “Bluetooth On” All The Time? What Most People Don’t Realise
Bluetooth has become one of those technologies we barely think about anymore. Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
AI-Powered GTA 6 Scams Highlight the Growing Threat of Cybercrime in Gaming Communities
The excitement surrounding the highly anticipated release of GTA 6 has created a new opportunity for cybercriminals. Security researchers… Continue reading on M
Search Engine Journal
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1w ago
Ultimate Member WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To 200k Sites via @sejournal, @martinibuster
WordPress plugin vulnerability rated 8.8/10 enables attackers to gain full site access. The post Ultimate Member WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To 20
Medium · DevOps
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1w ago
How a Simple SSRF Vulnerability Can Lead to AWS Credential Theft: Understanding EC2 Metadata…
A Scenario That Should Feel Familiar Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Anatomy of a 6.2M Record Telecom Breach: When Vishing Meets Broken Access Control
How a simple social engineering attack bypassed a national telecom’s entire security perimeter, and the architectural failures that… Continue reading on InfoSec

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Havenlon Whitepaper Explained | Execution Control Philosophy (5): From Information Security to…
Based on Section 1.4 of the Havenlon Whitepaper v2.0. This section explains why traditional information security cannot govern execution… Continue reading on Me

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
(How Influence Operations Work)What the Dark Web Taught Me About Modern Influence Operations
What nearly two decades of observing dark web ecosystems taught me about how influence operations really work. It often starts much deeper… Continue reading on

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Havenlon Whitepaper Explained | Execution Control Philosophy (4): Why Traditional Security Fails in…
Based on Sections 1.2 and 1.3 of the Havenlon Whitepaper v2.0. This section highlights that decision-making, approval, and execution all… Continue reading on Me

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
The Foundation Web3 Has Been Missing
Security infrastructure isn’t a feature. It’s the reason adoption happens at all. Here’s what the missing layer actually looks like. Continue reading on Serenit

Medium · Cybersecurity
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1w ago
Why Cyber Security Certifications Are Essential for Students and IT Professionals
Building a Successful Career in Cybersecurity Through Professional Certification Continue reading on Medium »
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