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Unveiling the Path to Ethical Hacking Engagements: A Beginner’s Guide

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Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing or white-hat hacking, has evolved into a vital field in today’s cybersecurity landscape. As organizations prioritize safeguarding their digital assets, the demand for skilled ethical hackers is on the rise. However, stepping into this field can be challenging without the right approach. In this blog post, we will explore how to find ethical hacking engagements and provide a roadmap for aspiring ethical hackers to start their journey in this rewarding but demanding domain.

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How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication with Google Authenticator on a Debian Linux Desktop

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Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a method of requiring more than one credential to prove your identity. It adds an extra layer of security to your system by requiring users to provide more than one piece of information to authenticate successfully to an account or Linux host. The additional information may be a one-time password (OTP) sent to your cell phone via SMS or credentials from an app like Google Authenticator, Twilio Authy, or FreeOTP .

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Hardening Kali Linux for Advanced Penetration Testing and Cyber Security Work

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Kali Linux, a powerful penetration testing and security auditing platform, is widely used by professionals in the field of cybersecurity. To ensure a secure and reliable environment, it is essential to harden Kali Linux, fortifying it against potential vulnerabilities and attacks. In this blog post, we will discuss effective techniques and best practices to harden Kali Linux for advanced penetration testing and cyber security work.

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Hardening our Debian Desktop for More Secure Daily Work and Enhanced Privacy

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In this blog post, we will explore some of the steps we can take to harden our Debian desktop for more secure daily work and enhanced privacy. Hardening is the process of reducing the attack surface and increasing the resilience of a system by applying security measures and best practices. By hardening our Debian desktop, we can protect our data, identity, and communication from malicious actors and unwanted surveillance.

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How to Penetration Test Linux Services with Hydra

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Hydra is a powerful tool that can help you perform penetration testing on various network services. Hydra can brute-force passwords for more than 50 protocols, such as telnet, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMB, and databases. Hydra was developed by the hacker group “The Hacker’s Choice” and released in 2000 as a proof of concept tool. Hydra is also a parallelized login cracker, which means it can make multiple connections at the same time and reduce the time required to crack a password.

This blog post is intended to provide an educational introduction about a penetration testing tool. The tool is designed to help security professionals and ethical hackers identify and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications. The author does not condone or encourage any illegal or malicious use of the tool. The readers are solely responsible for their own actions and the consequences of using the tool.

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How to Install ProtonVPN on Debian/Ubuntu Linux for Enhancing Security and Privacy

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ProtonVPN is a popular and reliable VPN service that offers high-speed connections, strong encryption, and a no-logs policy. It also has features like Secure Core, Tor over VPN, and P2P support. ProtonVPN is compatible with various platforms, including Linux. I will show you how to install ProtonVPN on Debian/Ubuntu Linux and how to use it to enhance your online security and privacy.

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How to Penetration Test Linux Passwords with John the Ripper – Ethical Hacking / Penetration Testing

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If you are a penetration tester, you might need to crack passwords on Linux systems as part of your engagements. One of the tools you can use for this purpose is John the Ripper (JtR), an open source password cracker that supports many encryption and hashing algorithms.

This blog post is intended to provide an educational introduction about a penetration testing tool. The tool is designed to help security professionals and ethical hackers identify and exploit vulnerabilities in applications. The author does not condone or encourage any illegal or malicious use of the tool. The readers are solely responsible for their own actions and the consequences of using the tool.

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How to install Kali Linux on an UBS Stick for Having a Mobile and Robust System in our Pockets?

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Kali Linux is a popular operating system for penetration testing and ethical hacking. It comes with a variety of tools and features that can help you perform security assessments, vulnerability scans, network analysis, and more. But what if you want to have Kali Linux with you wherever you go, without carrying a laptop or installing it on your main machine? The solution is to install Kali Linux on an UBS stick and boot from it whenever you need it. This way, you can have a mobile and robust system in your pockets that can run on any compatible computer.

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Why Penetration Testing Is Not a Full Security Solution and How the Local Security Team Does Not Follow the Recommendations

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Penetration testing is a valuable tool for assessing the security posture of an organization. It simulates real-world attacks and identifies vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. However, penetration testing alone is not enough to ensure a comprehensive security solution. There are several limitations and challenges that need to be addressed in order to maximize the benefits of penetration testing.

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ProtonVPN: a Friendly Solution to Enhance Our Digital Safety and Security

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In today’s digital world, we are constantly exposed to various online threats, such as hackers, malware, censorship, and surveillance. These threats can compromise our privacy, security, and freedom on the internet. That’s why we need a reliable and effective solution to protect ourselves from these dangers. One of the best solutions available is ProtonVPN, a friendly and powerful VPN service that offers a high level of encryption, speed, and features.

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Defending Our Linux System Against Vulnerabilities: Strengthening System Security

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As organizations increasingly rely on Linux systems to power their critical infrastructure, the need for robust security measures becomes paramount. Linux systems, renowned for their stability and flexibility, are not immune to vulnerabilities. To safeguard our valuable data and ensure uninterrupted operations, we must proactively defend our Linux systems against potential exploits. In this article, we will explore effective strategies for protecting our Linux system against vulnerabilities.

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Safeguarding Your Database: Defending Against SQL Injections

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As businesses increasingly rely on web applications and data-driven systems, the need for robust security measures becomes paramount. Among the most prevalent and damaging cyber threats targeting databases is SQL injection. In this article, we will explore the dangers of SQL injections, their potential consequences, and outline best practices to protect your valuable data.

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Enhancing Web Application Security with Burp Suite Community: A Comprehensive Guide

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Web application security is of paramount importance in today’s digital landscape. Organizations need robust tools to identify vulnerabilities and safeguard their applications against potential threats. One such powerful solution is Burp Suite Community—a comprehensive web application security testing tool developed by PortSwigger.

In this blog post, we will explore the installation process and highlight the key features that make Burp Suite Community an invaluable asset for security professionals and penetration testers.

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How to backup VMWare Workstation Player machines?

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The Workstation Player of VMWare is a lightweight and free desktop virtualization hypervisor for non-commercial users. We can learn about virtualization and use it for practicing for free. We can run Windows, Linux and BSD systems on our host machine. The Workstation Player supports Windows and Linux as host for virtualization.

The free solution comes with some limitations. The following technique will let us to take backups or snapshots of our virtual machines. Only use it for personal practice and learning! Business and nonprofit use is considered commercial use!

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