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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.
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.
Seamless Overview
Jail and monitor your applications
Software from unknown sources always poses some risks. With the strace analysis tool and the Firejail sandbox, you can monitor and isolate unknown applications to safeguard your system.
Deepfake Sleuth
Detecting and disrupting AI
The rise of AI-generated deepfakes requires tools for detecting and even disrupting the technology.
Stolen Credentials
Understanding and preventing credential stuffing attacks
A credential stuffing cyberattack uses username and password credentials stolen in a data breach to gain access to your accounts. We explain how it works and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.
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