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Even small businesses are vulnerable to serious cybersecurity threats. From phishing emails to ransomware attacks, hackers are always in search of weaknesses. Sadly, most small businesses don't consider themselves to be the target — until it's too late. In this blog, we'll take you through
When you sit down to open your email inbox, you're likely to have noticed a few odd messages. Perhaps some are promising you a "free iPhone," others are warning you to "click here to win a prize," and some will appear to be from
With rapid advancement in cyber technology, cybersecurity is more vital than ever. We learn of fresh breaches in data, hacking, and internet scams every day. While the threats increase in sophistication, the tools by which we combat them also increase in sophistication. Among the most powerful tools we have today
April 2025 was a great month for OpenExploit.in. After months of diligent effort, strategic writing, and creating useful content for cybersecurity enthusiasts, I finally noticed real traction in views, reads, impressions, and engagement. Certain posts did exceptionally well — not just generating traffic but also initiating discussions, getting shared, and
Almost all that we do is internet-connected — from talking to friends to banking online. However, the internet is not always secure. There are many dangers such as hackers, viruses, and malware. That is where firewalls come in. They function like security personnel, guarding our computers and networks from harm. In
Being proactive is essential. One thrilling and effective method to protect your systems is by creating a honeypot. A honeypot is an imitation system meant to lure hackers — leading them to believe it's an actual target while you silently observe their actions. In this manner, you can study
Let's say you find a gap in the fence of a secure building. You might just leave, or even worse, inform the wrong parties. But the ethical thing to do is inform the owners of the building so that they can repair it before someone gets harmed. Identifying
Blue Teams are the defenders in the cybersecurity world. Their goal? To defend organizations from cyber attacks, identify suspicious behavior, and respond to incidents efficiently. Although there are numerous costly tools available, there are also strong open-source tools that Blue Teams can utilize — for free! In this post, we'
There are two primary teams discussed in simulations and exercises: Blue Teams and Red Teams. While Blue Teams work on defending systems and reacting to attacks, Red Teams are similar to ethical hackers who mimic actual attacks to test the defenses. Red Team operations are essential in discovering vulnerabilities in
If you aspire to be a penetration tester, ethical hacker, or a cybersecurity professional, you require practice. And the safest way to get hands-on experience is by creating your own home lab for hacking. A home lab is your own place to play with tools, techniques, and exploits without real-world
Our every step online can be traced—by websites, advertisers, governments, and even cyber hackers. If you care about privacy, need to access blocked content, or simply enjoy the concept of being invisible online, it's time to learn how to remain anonymous. This blog will take you through
Your home Wi-Fi is the entrance to your digital life. It connects your phones, laptops, smart TVs, security cameras, and even smart lights or refrigerators. But the catch here is this: if left completely unsecured, hackers can break in and steal your personal data—or worse, take over your smart