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Domains Gone Astray
Preventing DNS subdomain hijacking
Attackers can use poorly maintained DNS records to gain access to your IP address. The open source DNS Reaper lets you monitor your records to ward off attacks.
Keys, shells, and layouts – find the right keyboard for your needs
What to Look for in an Ergonomic Keyboard
Today there are increasing options for keyboards better suited to long days spent at a desk, including options for customization.
Hunting and Gathering
Researching a target with passive reconnaissance tools
Cyberattacks often start with preliminary research on network assets and the people who use them. We'll show you some of the tools attackers use to get information.
Keeping Secrets
Encryption with VeraCrypt
Protect your data and operating system from prying eyes with VeraCrypt.
Mini Miner
Mining the Monero cryptocurrency the CLI way
The Monero cryptocurrency lets you get in the game without spending thousands on hardware. We'll show you how.
Peek Inside
Quick malware analysis with Linux tools
Forensic experts can't just delete a sketchy file – sometimes the challenge is to see what is in it without triggering an attack. Learn about some of the tools investigators use for analyzing suspicious files.
Expanding options for better keyboards
The New Generation of Ergonomic Keyboards
Recent years have seen increasing innovation in ergonomic keyboards, and today’s leading producers offer solid options.
Good Question!
Use AI to generate shell input
Shell Genie uses artificial intelligence to convert your questions into commands in the terminal.
Masquerade
Learn about phishing attacks with HiddenEye
To stop an attacker, you need to think like an attacker, and to think like an attacker, you need to learn the tools for the trade. HiddenEye helps you simulate a phishing attack.
Nicely Packaged
A C/C++ package manager
If you use a state-of-the-art language such as C/C++, you need a package manager in your toolbox for managing libraries and their dependencies. Microsoft's vcpkg package manager offers an easy-to-use, platform-independent solution.
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