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February 3, 2026

What is Pentesting? A Beginner's Guide to Ethical Hacking and Pentesters

Clint Kehr

January 21, 2020

Create a Word List on Kali Using CRUNCH

Create wordlists and hack wireless networks with Kali using powerful tools like aicrack-ng, crunch, and reaver. Learn tips to maximize success.

January 21, 2020

SQL Injection Lab Part 2 – DVWA Login + Low Security Level Submit

Learn how to hack with @TeacherBijayA and YouTube tutorials. Task (SQLi Labs Part 2) is easy with simple steps and screenshots. #ethicalhacking

January 21, 2020

Email Spoofing with Python Tools

Tools SpoofCheck & SimpleEmailSpoofer help learn about email spoofing; check for spoofeable domain & learn to set up/run SimpleEmailSpoofer.

January 21, 2020

OSINT Tricks - A Quick Guide to Image Research

a guide by Bellingcat, and a list of web scraping tools by Gareth James & Jeremy Biberdorf. #intelligence

January 21, 2020

Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 199 – Categorization of Information and Information Systems

Categorize systems via FIPS 199, assess risk with threat/vulnerability data, meet FISMA objectives, rate impact of risks, & use Cybrary to keep data secure.

January 21, 2020

A Beginner's Guide to Entropy

A beginner's guide to Shannon entropy: math, compression/encryption, and analyzing binary files. Understand why it matters in info theory.

January 21, 2020

Advanced Google Dorking Commands

Access exposed info using Google search operators such as FTP servers, passwords, cameras & more. Conquer OSINT gathering using master Google Dorks.

January 21, 2020

Simulating A Real Lab Environment for Pen Testing (Part 1)

Create secure lab & practice with VMs to hack following Network+ & CompTIA instructions. Use GNS3 to add/configure routers, switches & firewalls.

January 21, 2020

Using the CUPP Tool to Generate Powerful Password Lists

CUPP helps pentesters/red teamers make custom password lists for security. Learn setup, config, defending w/ password managers & more. Sign up for cyber updates @Cybrary.

January 21, 2020

Remove Users from Your Network Using Airmon-ng

Easily remove someone from your WiFi network--follow tutorial explaining how to use aireplay-ng by their IP/MAC address.

January 21, 2020

Tutorial: SQL injection inside UPDATE query

Discover how to obtain sensitive information from databases by capitalizing on SQLi vulnerabilities using UPDATE queries and Burp Suite.

January 21, 2020

Tutorial: Exploiting MS SQL Server with Metasploit - Fast Track

Learn to attack MS SQL Server w/ Metasploit. Get step-by-step directions to use mssql_ping & brute force, get Meterpreter shell, & more. XP, Software off, IIS/FTP on. Plus comments & Qs for help.