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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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Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1h ago
Smart Contract: Reentrancy Zafiyeti
Selamlar, ben Umut. Bugün smart contract tarafında en çok duyulan zafiyetlerden biri olan Reentrancy zafiyetini anlatacağım. Continue reading on Medium »
Designing trust after the Quantum Shock stripped away our digital armor
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2h ago
Designing trust after the Quantum Shock stripped away our digital armor
It was 2 AM on a Thursday. I was staring at a blank terminal window, thinking about the sheer volume of personal data I had spent years… Continue reading on Med
6 Cybersecurity Mistakes Small Businesses Make Without Realizing
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2h ago
6 Cybersecurity Mistakes Small Businesses Make Without Realizing
Real breach lessons and simple security actions for non-technical teams. Continue reading on Medium »
The Server Room Is Not a Museum, Stop Preserving Ancient Systems
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 2h ago
The Server Room Is Not a Museum, Stop Preserving Ancient Systems
Every organization has one. A server nobody wants to touch. It sits in the rack like an artifact from a forgotten civilization, humming… Continue reading on Med
Applying SAST Tools to Real Applications — A Hands-On Look at Bandit
Dev.to · Mauricio Choqueña Choque 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 3h ago
Applying SAST Tools to Real Applications — A Hands-On Look at Bandit
What is SAST, and Why It Matters Static Application Security Testing (SAST) analyzes...
Hybrid Identity: How One Foothold Can Take Down Both Kingdoms
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 3h ago
Hybrid Identity: How One Foothold Can Take Down Both Kingdoms
A walkthrough of how on-prem Active Directory and Entra ID connect, and why the sync server is the crown jewel most defenders overlook. Continue reading on Medi
How Abia TechRise Changed the Way I Think About Cybersecurity
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 3h ago
How Abia TechRise Changed the Way I Think About Cybersecurity
The Beginning: More Than Just Learning to Hack Continue reading on Medium »
The E-Rickshaw Wasn’t Hacked. It Was Paired.
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 4h ago
The E-Rickshaw Wasn’t Hacked. It Was Paired.
A nearby phone, a weak connection, and a moving vehicle show why India’s EV revolution needs security by design. Continue reading on Medium »
Dev.to AI 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 5h ago
Privacy Mask: Chrome extension to anonymize data
Privacy Mask is now available in the Chrome Web Store . It is a Chrome extension from Paperwork for masking sensitive work text locally before it goes into AI c
Dev.to AI 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 5h ago
Top Cryptocurrency Recovery Hub: Finding Legitimate Digital Asset Recovery Experts
Quantum Vault Recuperation (QVR) has been a trusted provider of cryptocurrency recovery, digital asset investigations, and blockchain forensic analysis. The com
Dev.to AI 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 5h ago
Reliable Cryptocurrency Recovery Service Helping Recover Hacked Digital Asset Wallets
Quantum Vault Recuperation (QVR) has been a trusted provider of cryptocurrency recovery, digital asset investigations, and blockchain forensic analysis. The com
Dev.to AI 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 5h ago
Top Crypto Recovery Experts Specializing in Lost and Stolen Cryptocurrency Cases
Quantum Vault Recuperation (QVR) has been a trusted provider of cryptocurrency recovery, digital asset investigations, and blockchain forensic analysis. The com
Dev.to AI 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 5h ago
Best Cryptocurrency Recovery Company Offering Advanced Blockchain Investigation Solutions Worldwide
Quantum Vault Recuperation (QVR) has been a trusted provider of cryptocurrency recovery, digital asset investigations, and blockchain forensic analysis. The com
Dev.to AI 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 6h ago
Leading Crypto Recovery Service Helping Victims Retrieve Scammed Bitcoin Successfully
Quantum Vault Recuperation (QVR) has been a trusted provider of cryptocurrency recovery, digital asset investigations, and blockchain forensic analysis. The com
I Downloaded a Free PHP Script. It Was Stealing Data
Dev.to · NIXX/DEV 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 6h ago
I Downloaded a Free PHP Script. It Was Stealing Data
Some years ago, an anonymous PHP developer used to share free PHP scripts online. These scripts were...
The AI That Can’t See the Monster in the Room
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 6h ago
The AI That Can’t See the Monster in the Room
Why replacing human cybersecurity professionals with AI is a fundamentally flawed idea, and what the future of the profession actually… Continue reading on Medi
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 6h ago
Why Businesses Need Cybersecurity Advisory Services in 2026
Cybersecurity has become one of the biggest priorities for businesses as digital transformation accelerates across industries… Continue reading on Medium »
Deploying Microsoft Defender Attack Surface Reduction Rules (ASR)Using Group Policy Object (GPO)
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 6h ago
Deploying Microsoft Defender Attack Surface Reduction Rules (ASR)Using Group Policy Object (GPO)
Deploying & managing Microsoft Defender Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules across domain-joined devices using Group Policy. Continue reading on Medium »
What Is Project Glasswing, Really? Inside Anthropic's Big Bet on AI-Powered Cyber Defense
Dev.to · Arashad Dodhiya 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 8h ago
What Is Project Glasswing, Really? Inside Anthropic's Big Bet on AI-Powered Cyber Defense
I'm not going to pretend I'm some veteran pentester writing this from experience. I'm a beginner. I'm...
Demystifying SSH with -vvv: How GBase 8a's Underlying Connection Negotiates Encryption
Dev.to · Michael 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 8h ago
Demystifying SSH with -vvv: How GBase 8a's Underlying Connection Negotiates Encryption
SSH is the backbone of GBase 8a cluster management, powering everything from remote commands to SFTP...
Phishing in 2026 The Year of Our Lord
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 8h ago
Phishing in 2026 The Year of Our Lord
The phishing campaign that landed you domain user credentials with direct access into MS Office365 in 2019 gets your infrastructure burned… Continue reading on
Dev.to AI 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 9h ago
Well-Known Top 1 Best Cryptocurrency Recovery Company
Quantum Vault Recuperation (QVR) has been a trusted provider of cryptocurrency recovery, digital asset investigations, and blockchain forensic analysis. The com
CYBER SECURITY
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 10h ago
CYBER SECURITY
Cyber Security Isn't Just for Hackers Anymore. It's for Everyone. Continue reading on Medium »
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 12h ago
The 3 Lines Hidden in Every Email Header That Tell You If an Email Is Legitimate
We’ve all received emails that looked convincing. Continue reading on Medium »
Why Cyber Security Skills Are Becoming Essential for Every Student in Kerala
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 13h ago
Why Cyber Security Skills Are Becoming Essential for Every Student in Kerala
Technology has become a part of our daily lives. We study online, make digital payments, use social media, and even attend interviews… Continue reading on Mediu
How Hashing Actually Works (and Why You Can't Un-Hash a Password)
Dev.to · Anh Quân Nguyễn 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 13h ago
How Hashing Actually Works (and Why You Can't Un-Hash a Password)
Last time a lot of people learned that Base64 isn't encryption. Hashing gets the same treatment:...
Ever Feel Like Your Shopping Cart is Stalking You? Here’s How to Ditch the Digital Shadows.
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 14h ago
Ever Feel Like Your Shopping Cart is Stalking You? Here’s How to Ditch the Digital Shadows.
Remember that time you bought something online? Maybe it was a new pair of running shoes, or a fancy coffee maker. Continue reading on Medium »
What Is the Eligibility Criteria for a Cyber Security Diploma After 12th?
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 14h ago
What Is the Eligibility Criteria for a Cyber Security Diploma After 12th?
Cybersecurity has become one of the most promising career options for students who want to work in the technology industry. With… Continue reading on Medium »
5 Critical Privacy Settings Social Networks Hide From You
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 15h ago
5 Critical Privacy Settings Social Networks Hide From You
5 Critical Social Media Privacy Settings Platforms Hide From You Continue reading on Medium »
The Internet’s Dirty Little Secret: Anyone Can Investigate Anyone — and Here Are 20 Free Tools to…
Medium · Programming 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 16h ago
The Internet’s Dirty Little Secret: Anyone Can Investigate Anyone — and Here Are 20 Free Tools to…
What spies, FBI agents, and your nosy neighbor all have in common — and how you can join the club for $0. Continue reading on InfoSec Write-ups »
The Internet’s Dirty Little Secret: Anyone Can Investigate Anyone — and Here Are 20 Free Tools to…
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 16h ago
The Internet’s Dirty Little Secret: Anyone Can Investigate Anyone — and Here Are 20 Free Tools to…
What spies, FBI agents, and your nosy neighbor all have in common — and how you can join the club for $0. Continue reading on InfoSec Write-ups »
Website Defacement Attack Simulation in a Virtual Lab: Understanding the Risks and Defenses
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 19h ago
Website Defacement Attack Simulation in a Virtual Lab: Understanding the Risks and Defenses
A hands-on cybersecurity lab demonstrating how website defacement can occur in a controlled VirtualBox environment and the security… Continue reading on Medium
The Internet Has a Hidden Side: 5 Cyber Intelligence Tools Security Experts Use to Spot Threats…
Medium · Programming 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 19h ago
The Internet Has a Hidden Side: 5 Cyber Intelligence Tools Security Experts Use to Spot Threats…
What Google Can’t See Could Already Know Your Password Continue reading on Medium »
The Internet Has a Hidden Side: 5 Cyber Intelligence Tools Security Experts Use to Spot Threats…
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 19h ago
The Internet Has a Hidden Side: 5 Cyber Intelligence Tools Security Experts Use to Spot Threats…
What Google Can’t See Could Already Know Your Password Continue reading on Medium »
CAP (HackTheBox Easy Machine)
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 21h ago
CAP (HackTheBox Easy Machine)
How I pwned HackTheBox Cap using IDOR and a Python privilege escalation Continue reading on Medium »
Necropolis C2: decentralised command and control mesh network.
Medium · Programming 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 21h ago
Necropolis C2: decentralised command and control mesh network.
Necropolis is a fork of the original Arachne command-and-control (C2) system. Arachne used the libp2p protocol, pairing a distributed hash… Continue reading on
Necropolis C2: decentralised command and control mesh network.
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 21h ago
Necropolis C2: decentralised command and control mesh network.
Necropolis is a fork of the original Arachne command-and-control (C2) system. Arachne used the libp2p protocol, pairing a distributed hash… Continue reading on
Dev.to AI 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 21h ago
Mullvad vs ProtonVPN for Privacy-Focused Users 2026: Honest Comparison
What if I told you the "loser" of this comparison is still better than 95% of the VPNs you'll see plastered across YouTube sponsor slots? Because that's basical
TryHackMe — Corridor CTF Writeup
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 23h ago
TryHackMe — Corridor CTF Writeup
hi guys, aryan here! Continue reading on MeetCyber »
Ten signs that your business has been hacked
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 23h ago
Ten signs that your business has been hacked
NetworkTigers on what to look out for if you think your business has been hacked. First published December 3, 2022, on NetworkTigers News. Continue reading on M
Hashing, encoding, and encryption are three different jobs, and Security+ catches you when you mix them up
Dev.to · TiltedLunar123 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 23h ago
Hashing, encoding, and encryption are three different jobs, and Security+ catches you when you mix them up
A lot of people walk into the SY0-701 exam able to recite that AES is symmetric and SHA-256 is a...
Dev.to AI 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 23h ago
FBI Disrupts Botnet While Web3 Builders Drive Innovation Amidst Bearish Sentiment
🔗 Live Dashboard: autonomous-portfolio-2026.live 📢 Telegram: t.me/AII2026futher Today's Headlines BTC holds $63,144 (+1.0% 24h) and ETH $1,783.03 (+1.6% 24h)
The open source AI pentest tools worth knowing in 2026
Dev.to · Mehdi BOUTAYEB 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1d ago
The open source AI pentest tools worth knowing in 2026
Disclosure: I work on Darkmoon, one entry in this list. This is a neutral survey of the open source...
Autonomous pentesting against Active Directory, without the black box
Dev.to · Mehdi BOUTAYEB 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1d ago
Autonomous pentesting against Active Directory, without the black box
Active Directory is where most internal compromises happen and where most AI tools give up. Darkmoon...
Pentera alternatives in 2026, including the open source options
Dev.to · Mehdi BOUTAYEB 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1d ago
Pentera alternatives in 2026, including the open source options
Disclosure: I work on Darkmoon, one of the tools below. Pentera is a mature, enterprise grade...
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1d ago
Analyzing DVWA Web Attacks Inside Wazuh SIEM
It covers simulating web application attacks against Damn Vulnerable Web Application (DVWA) and analyzing the resulting telemetry within… Continue reading on Me
What I Learned in My First 6 Months as a Junior Penetration Tester
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1d ago
What I Learned in My First 6 Months as a Junior Penetration Tester
Hello everyone! My name is Arfat Khan, and I run a YouTube channel called Arfi Tutorials. Continue reading on System Weakness »
US government body paid $1M to hackers who never locked a single file
The Next Web AI 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1d ago
US government body paid $1M to hackers who never locked a single file
A US government entity paid around $1m to stop stolen files from being published, according to a case study by researcher Rakesh Krishnan for Ransom-ISAC. The a