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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
Whether you're a recent grad or transitioning into cybersecurity from some other IT role, interviews are intimidating. Worry not, though — practicing common interview questions can set you ahead of the pack. Here in this blog, we're going to touch on some of the most frequent cybersecurity
Cyber attacks evolve by the minute, and traditional security measures no longer cut it. The days of "trust everything inside the network" are gone. It's easy for hackers to bypass all that. That's where the Zero Trust Security Model comes in — a modern model
When we say hacking, most imagine someone typing on a keyboard, cracking digital doors with intricate codes. But sometimes the greatest weaknesses aren't in the systems—there are weaknesses in the people who operate them. Welcome to social engineering—a method whereby hackers exploit human psychology in order
Cyber attacks now pose a major threat to individuals, companies, and even countries. From data theft to crippling critical infrastructure, hackers demonstrated repeatedly how devastating a few lines of code can be. In this post, let's travel through the timeline of some of the worst cyber attacks, see