Network security and penetration testing tools are most commonly used by security services to check for vulnerabilities in the network and applications. In this article you will find a comprehensive list of penetration testing tools that includes pentesting in all…
The issue of privacy in today’s world does not concern only celebrities. With enviable regularity, the next “plums” of users’ personal data appear in the network. It is difficult to configure a personal computer according to their needs, and if…
Strange title, isn’t it? The author must be crazy, if he decided to compare the security of iOS, which can’t even crack the FBI, and a holey bucket called Android. But I am serious: Android and iOS can and even…
The answer is, of course, that nothing will make you completely secure, but there are a number of measures that any computer user can take to reduce the chances of being a victim of a hacker. Since your password protects…
There are many ways to prevent this kind of threat, but let’s start from the beginning. In this article we will touch on the basics of data leakage (what it is, why it occurs and so on) and consider some…
Internet fraud. It may involve withholding information or providing incorrect information to extort money, property and inheritance from victims. Internet fraud is not considered a separate crime, but includes a number of illegal acts committed in cyberspace. However, it is…
Modern smartphone – a treasure trove of information. The device contains detailed information about the actions, location and other activities of the device owner. User passwords are also stored in your phone, allowing you to access network resources and services….
Hacking is a growing threat to any business, big or small. Whether it’s stealing personal information, taking control of your computer, or closing down your website, hackers can seriously affect any business at any time in several ways. Hacking sites…
Cloud technology offers tremendous scalability and computational flexibility, allowing you to get rid of not only your own “iron” servers, but also the servers as the essence. All you need to do this is to rent not a server, but…
As you know, even if you are paranoid, it does not mean that you are not being followed. Today, when you are being watched, this phrase is especially relevant – large companies have been monitoring your online activities for a…
Preamble – Why are drivers still an important goal? The kernel is, without any euphemism, complex software, and Windows is no exception. Since it is one of the most difficult to learn due to the lack of source code and…
“SSL/TLS handshake” is the name of the stage of HTTPS connection installation. Most of the work related to SSL/TLS protocol is done at this stage. Last year IETF finalized TLS 1.3, completely updating the handshake process. The article will cover…
Most people think that there are no viruses in Linux and they are right about some things. After all, there are malicious programs that could themselves spread through the system and charge other computers on the network at least. This…
HardInfo (short for “hardware information“) is a system-level graphical performance testing tool for Linux systems that can collect information from both hardware and some software and organize it into a convenient graphical user interface. HardInfo can display information about such…
Unlike Google, Yandex and others, where all your queries are stored, processed and analyzed, anonymous search engines do not store your Internet activity. By the way, you can view all your Google queries using the service “My activity”. There you…
The specialists in the sphere of cybersecurity warn about the danger of QR codes, which malefactors can use in connection with social engineering. Such schemes allow opening accounts of online banking users, emptying bank accounts of victims and also to…
The vulnerability scanning tools are one of the main tools in IT departments, as vulnerabilities appear every day and thus leave a loophole for the organization. Vulnerability scanning tools help identify loopholes in app security, operating systems, hardware, and networking…
Stories of development of means of transfer and protection of the information go hand in hand. The invention of radio allowed to transmit information almost instantly over huge distances, but completely crossed out the possibility of using old encryption methods….
It is believed that the lock icon or mark “safe” in the address bar of the site indicates its security, but according to the IS experts, such visual clues should not be blindly trusted, because the attackers also use them…
I am sure everyone who reads this article is interested in their security and is trying to improve their ligament. Today, we will create and configure the connection “VPN-TOR-VPN” step by step. In this way, you will create from scratch…
Phishing is a type of internet fraud in which attackers try to obtain confidential information from users: login, password, bank card details using an exact copy of official pages. All phishing sites try to distract the user from studying the…
Series Video game Watch Dogs was released in 2014, infecting viewers with the idea of a magic smartphone that can change traffic signals, hack webcams and even remotely control forklifts. This may sound like science fiction, but The Sonic uses…
To use VirusTotal software interfaces without any restrictions, you need to get a key that costs a serious amount – prices start from 700 euros per month. And a private person will not be given a key even if he…
The tools described here are absolutely legal. It’s like a knife: someone cuts the cabbage into a salad, someone uses it for attacks. This post is therefore dedicated exclusively to tools that can be used for good or bad purposes….
Web application scanners are a rather popular today category of software. There are paid scanners, there are free. Each of them has its own set of parameters and vulnerabilities that can be detected. Some are limited to those published in…
Recently, all communication services – from WhatsApp to Zoom – are often said to have implemented end-to-end encryption. But not all users understand what this means. What encryption means, let’s say, is understandable – it means that data turns into…
The first place to start if you need anonymity or security is choosing an operating system. This is important: do not use Windows or set FireWall, but it is still recommended to bypass Windows. Separate operating systems by type: 1) Operating…
