One node at a time
by spectnullbyte · Published July 30, 2021
Once you’ve gained access to a Linux system, the next logical step is to perform privilege escalation. That is, to go from a user account with limited privileges to a superuser account with full...
by spectnullbyte · Published June 29, 2021
Every self-respecting pentester should have a powerful password cracker in their toolkit, and John the Ripper is simply the best cracker out there. Initially released in 1996 by Openwall, John the Ripper has grown...
by spectnullbyte · Published April 20, 2021
Directories and Files enumeration is one of the first steps that an attacker performs during web application pentesting. This step is necessary to identify potential hidden areas of a website that aren’t supposed to...
by spectnullbyte · Published April 9, 2021
SQL injection is often referenced as the most common type of attack on websites. It is being used extensively by hackers and pen-testers on web applications. The OWASP Top Ten lists SQL Injection (or...
by spectnullbyte · Published April 2, 2021
You should already be aware of how much a search for a file can sometimes feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Fortunately, finding files on Linux is not that hard. In...
by spectnullbyte · Published March 9, 2021
In this article, we will try to learn what malware is and how malware analysis works. It is aimed at complete beginners who have never tried malware analysis before. If that’s you, then this...
by spectnullbyte · Published January 28, 2021
So far, you’ve been using the same user account you’ve created during the installation of Linux. That’s fine as long as you’re the only one using your machine. But what if you want to...
by spectnullbyte · Published January 25, 2021
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to handle on your own most of the day-to-day operations. You will learn how to create, move, copy, and remove files and directories in...
by spectnullbyte · Published January 22, 2021 · Last modified January 25, 2021
In this chapter, you will make your first steps in the Linux command-line environment. If you’re a long time Windows user, then this is your chance to explore a new way to interact with...
by spectnullbyte · Published January 19, 2021
Nmap is an open-source network mapping tool developed by Gordon Lyon. It is widely used as a port scanner and a host discovery tool by network administrators and hackers world-wide. The reason for its...
