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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
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I added a boring storage API to make my app faster It turns out it can tell any website what else…
Medium · JavaScript 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
I added a boring storage API to make my app faster It turns out it can tell any website what else…
A research group in Austria pointed a web page at your SSD and guessed what you were doing. The browser makers said that’s not a bug. Continue reading on Medium
Secure Test Credentials with the YoBox Password Generator
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Secure Test Credentials with the YoBox Password Generator
Stop hardcoding weak test passwords. Learn how to generate secure credentials for QA automation, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, CI/CD… Continue reading on Medium
Texas Data Breach Exposes Over 3 Million Records: How Rainbow Secure Helps Organizations Prevent…
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Texas Data Breach Exposes Over 3 Million Records: How Rainbow Secure Helps Organizations Prevent…
A major cybersecurity breach involving a third-party vendor for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has exposed the personal… Continue reading on All
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Pyramid Of Pain
The Pyramid of Pain: How to Make Cyber Attacks Expensive for Adversaries Continue reading on Medium »
Cybersecurity Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK Tactics Matrix
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Cybersecurity Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK Tactics Matrix
Cybersecurity professionals use structured frameworks to understand how attackers operate. Two of the most important models are the Cyber… Continue reading on M
What a SOC Analyst Actually Does (And Why It Is Where Most Cybersecurity Careers Begin)
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
What a SOC Analyst Actually Does (And Why It Is Where Most Cybersecurity Careers Begin)
When people picture a cybersecurity job, they imagine someone breaking in. The most common job in the field is the opposite of that. It is… Continue reading on
Risky Employee Behaviors: The Ethics Behind Cyber Breaches
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Risky Employee Behaviors: The Ethics Behind Cyber Breaches
Most cybersecurity breaches don’t begin with sophisticated hackers — they begin with ordinary employees making everyday decisions. Whether… Continue reading on
Email Spoofing Explained For Charlotte Business Owners: Why Hackers Are Faking Your Sender Address…
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Email Spoofing Explained For Charlotte Business Owners: Why Hackers Are Faking Your Sender Address…
Picture this: It’s Tuesday morning. You’re reviewing accounts payable for your Charlotte-based business, and an email pops up from your… Continue reading on Med
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
7 Cybersecurity Mistakes Small Businesses Make — and How to Avoid Them
For many small business owners, cybersecurity still feels like something only large corporations need to worry about. If you’re not a bank… Continue reading on
HackTheBox — Administrator (Medium)
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
HackTheBox — Administrator (Medium)
 This writeup is part of the Lainkusanagi OSCP Like List — a curated collection of machines recommended for OSCP preparation. Continue reading on Medium »
IPRoyal Alternatives: 5 Better Options for 2026
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
IPRoyal Alternatives: 5 Better Options for 2026
IPRoyal is a well-known proxy provider, but it’s not the right fit for everyone. If you’ve run into session instability, inconsistent IP… Continue reading on Me
KioskExpo7 Lab Writeup [CyberDefenders]
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
KioskExpo7 Lab Writeup [CyberDefenders]
KioskExpo7 Lab Writeup [CyberDefenders] | by Loay Salah Continue reading on InfoSec Write-ups »
5 Common Cybersecurity Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
5 Common Cybersecurity Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
Cybersecurity often sounds complicated. Firewalls. Encryption. Malware. But in reality, most security incidents happen because of simple… Continue reading on Me
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Remote Code Execution via Custom JS Function in Flowise
During a security review of Flowise v3.1.1, I identified a path that allows authenticated users capable of creating chatflows to achieve… Continue reading on Me
What Is a VPN and Why Does Your Company Force You to Use One?
Medium · DevOps 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
What Is a VPN and Why Does Your Company Force You to Use One?
When I started working with servers, cloud infrastructure, and internal company tools, one thing kept showing up everywhere. Continue reading on Medium »
What Is a VPN and Why Does Your Company Force You to Use One?
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
What Is a VPN and Why Does Your Company Force You to Use One?
When I started working with servers, cloud infrastructure, and internal company tools, one thing kept showing up everywhere. Continue reading on Medium »
SOP vs CORS vs Preflight vs SameSite Cookies — A Guide for Bug Bounty Hunters
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
SOP vs CORS vs Preflight vs SameSite Cookies — A Guide for Bug Bounty Hunters
Hey this is Maruf Hosan aka 0xmaruf . lets jump on our topic Continue reading on Medium »
How AI And Quantum Computing Are Rewriting Cyber Risk
Forbes Innovation 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
How AI And Quantum Computing Are Rewriting Cyber Risk
The same weaknesses leave organizations exposed to both AI-enabled attacks and delayed cryptographic migration.
The Data Leak You Are Ignoring: Why Shared Remote Desktops Are a Security Nightmare Subtitle:
Medium · DevOps 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
The Data Leak You Are Ignoring: Why Shared Remote Desktops Are a Security Nightmare Subtitle:
Stop exposing your proprietary code and client data on cheap, shared network ports. Continue reading on Medium »
RST TI Report Digest: 22 Jun 2026
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
RST TI Report Digest: 22 Jun 2026
Last week we processed 65 threat intelligence articles. Sharing a short summary of top 10 of them with IoCs. Continue reading on Medium »
Top Data Center Services Provider in India | Net Access India Limited
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Top Data Center Services Provider in India | Net Access India Limited
Managed data center services involve outsourcing the administration, monitoring, maintenance, and management of your physical or virtual… Continue reading on Me
Automating Web VAPT with Playwright and OWASP ZAP
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Automating Web VAPT with Playwright and OWASP ZAP
In today’s fast-paced development cycles, security is often treated as a last-minute audit. This “waterfall” approach to security creates… Continue reading on M
How to Boost Your Small Business IT Security
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
How to Boost Your Small Business IT Security
Cyber threats are growing faster than ever. Small businesses are no longer overlooked by cybercriminals. In fact, many attackers… Continue reading on Medium »
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
boston managed it services — Omega Digital Group
Reliable IT support is critical for business growth, and professional boston managed it services help organizations stay secure, scalable… Continue reading on M
Hackers Are No Longer Breaking Into Your Systems.
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Hackers Are No Longer Breaking Into Your Systems.
Every major breach of 2026 follows the same pattern. Continue reading on Medium »
The Architecture of Cryptography: Securing Data at Rest, in Transit, and at Enterprise Scale
Medium · DevOps 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
The Architecture of Cryptography: Securing Data at Rest, in Transit, and at Enterprise Scale
Encryption is one of the foundational building blocks of modern cybersecurity. It protects sensitive information by converting readable… Continue reading on Med
DAY 3 OF 100 DAYS AS A STUDENT STUDYING CYBERSECURITY
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
DAY 3 OF 100 DAYS AS A STUDENT STUDYING CYBERSECURITY
Understanding the Cyber Kill Chain Continue reading on Medium »
Uncover the Real MSISDN | SS7 Telecom Security Research Tool
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Uncover the Real MSISDN | SS7 Telecom Security Research Tool
Understanding How Mobile Identity Works in Modern Telecom Networks Continue reading on Medium »
Entry Level Cybersecurity Salary in India: What Freshers Can Expect in 2026
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Entry Level Cybersecurity Salary in India: What Freshers Can Expect in 2026
Entry level cybersecurity jobs in India can offer freshers a starting salary of around ₹3.5 LPA to ₹8 LPA in 2026. The final package… Continue reading on Medium
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Cybercrime Investigation in 2026: A Complete Guide for Beginners and Businesses
Cybercrime has become one of the fastest-growing threats in today’s digital world. Every day, businesses and individuals face phishing… Continue reading on Medi
Cyber Security Roadmap: A Complete Beginner-to-Professional Guide
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Cyber Security Roadmap: A Complete Beginner-to-Professional Guide
A few years ago, a university student received an email that looked completely legitimate. Continue reading on Medium »
Medium · DevOps 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Application Gateway: Building Secure and Scalable Cloud…
As organizations continue migrating applications to the cloud, security and traffic management become critical concerns. Continue reading on Medium »
TechRepublic 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
8 Best Enterprise VPN Solutions for 2026
Find the best enterprise VPN solution for your business with 2026 comparisons of pricing, security, remote access, endpoint protection, and ZTNA features. The p
Neyro COO Andrew Isaacs on Multi-Auditor Strategies and Blockchain Cybersecurity Challenges
Hackernoon 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Neyro COO Andrew Isaacs on Multi-Auditor Strategies and Blockchain Cybersecurity Challenges
Andrew Isaacs discuss the current state of blockchain cybersecurity, smart contract auditing processes, and the practical realities projects face.
Accidental RCE: How I Found a Working Exploit in a Live CTF (and It Wasn’t Even the Challenge)
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Accidental RCE: How I Found a Working Exploit in a Live CTF (and It Wasn’t Even the Challenge)
On 19/6/2026, riffhack.biterra.co hosted an online CTF. The event had two types of challenges, what I’ll call normal and RIFFHACK… Continue reading on Medium »
Python OpSec in 2026: Spoofing, Anti-Fingerprinting & Zero Traces
Medium · Python 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Python OpSec in 2026: Spoofing, Anti-Fingerprinting & Zero Traces
Look. I was writing Python scripts before your favorite framework even existed. I’ve watched the internet go from a place where anonymity… Continue reading on M
Python OpSec in 2026: Spoofing, Anti-Fingerprinting & Zero Traces
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Python OpSec in 2026: Spoofing, Anti-Fingerprinting & Zero Traces
Look. I was writing Python scripts before your favorite framework even existed. I’ve watched the internet go from a place where anonymity… Continue reading on M
PortSwigger Lab Write-Up: User ID Controlled by Request Parameter with Password Disclosure
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
PortSwigger Lab Write-Up: User ID Controlled by Request Parameter with Password Disclosure
Category: Access Control Vulnerabilities Difficulty: Apprentice Continue reading on Medium »
PortSwigger : DOM XSS in jQuery Anchor href Attribute Sink Using location.search Source
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
PortSwigger : DOM XSS in jQuery Anchor href Attribute Sink Using location.search Source
In this lab, the website has a DOM-based XSS vulnerability in the submit feedback page. Continue reading on Medium »
Your EDR Is Not Enough. Here’s What Philippine Security Teams Are Missing.
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Your EDR Is Not Enough. Here’s What Philippine Security Teams Are Missing.
A class of attack is slipping past Philippine company defenses right now. Most security teams don’t realize it until it’s too late. Continue reading on zerodayd
Securing Your Dependency Tree: A Complete Guide to npm i -g snyk
Medium · Python 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Securing Your Dependency Tree: A Complete Guide to npm i -g snyk
The Hidden Risks of npm install: Securing Your Dependency Tree with Snyk? Continue reading on Medium »
Securing Your Dependency Tree: A Complete Guide to npm i -g snyk
Medium · JavaScript 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Securing Your Dependency Tree: A Complete Guide to npm i -g snyk
The Hidden Risks of npm install: Securing Your Dependency Tree with Snyk? Continue reading on Medium »
Reddit r/cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Mentorship Monday - Post All Career, Education and Job questions here!
This is the weekly thread for career and education questions and advice. There are no stupid questions; so, what do you want to know about certs/degrees, job re
I found North Korean (DPRK) malware hiding in my tailwind.config.js
Medium · JavaScript 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
I found North Korean (DPRK) malware hiding in my tailwind.config.js
I almost closed the file without reading it. Three days later I was killing processes in production at 2am, rotating every credential I… Continue reading on Med
I found North Korean (DPRK) malware hiding in my tailwind.config.js
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
I found North Korean (DPRK) malware hiding in my tailwind.config.js
I almost closed the file without reading it. Three days later I was killing processes in production at 2am, rotating every credential I… Continue reading on Med
Reddit r/cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
I've ripped and replaced a security product. Ask me anything.
CISO Series presents this AMA. For this edition, we've assembled a panel of security leaders to discuss a critical challenge every practitioner faces: ripping a
The Single-Primitive Write: WriteProcessMemory’s Hidden Page Flip
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
The Single-Primitive Write: WriteProcessMemory’s Hidden Page Flip
Documenting Undocumented WriteProcessMemory Behavior Continue reading on Medium »
OAuth Is Still Misunderstood
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
OAuth Is Still Misunderstood
OAuth has a reputation for being complicated, mysterious, and slightly annoying. To be fair, it has worked hard to earn that reputation. Continue reading on Med