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DVWA Hacking Tutorial
Greetings my fellow hackers! This will be a multi-part DVWA hacking tutorial covering many practical examples for exploiting vulnerabilities, gaining a foothold, and taking over the host. So you’ve got DVWA up and running, you see some kind of a login page, and have no idea where to get started? Fear not! I’ve been where…
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How to Install DVWA in Ubuntu
Welcome back fellow hackers! Today we will show you how to install DVWA in Ubuntu. What is this DVWA? Why do I need it? Fear not, we will answer all your questions in time. We often get the question from our readers: “what is the best way to practice hacking?” One of the best ways…
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How to Use nmap to Find Devices on Your Network
Today I will show you how to use nmap to find devices on your network. Knowing which devices are available on a network is the first step to both attacking and defending your systems. It is important to identify unauthorized, or ‘rogue’, devices in order to maintain a high level of network security. Knowing which…
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How to Use John the Ripper
In this article we describe how to crack password hashes with John the Ripper (JtR). It is not unheard of to come across a file containing password hashes during a penetration testing engagement. This can be a gold mine if you can crack the password hashes. John the Ripper is a fantastic tool for ripping…
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How to Create a Kali Linux Bootable Usb
Welcome back to our next tutorial. Today we will be creating a Kali Linux bootable USB. If you would install Kali Linux locally, check out our tutorial on Installing Kali Linux in VirtualBox. Go ahead and start the download as it will take some time on slower connections. Grab the Kali Linux Live ISO from…
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How to Install MySQL on Mac
Welcome back to another SecuringNinja tutorial. No cyber security researcher should be with out a database to practice their skills on, or just to store tons of relational data. Today we will show you how to install MySQL on a Mac. Having a local database is perfect for running websites locally, or for providing persistent…
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7 Types of Cyber Attacks That Could Be Targeting You Right Now!
Welcome back to another informative article by SecuringNinja. Today we will explain the 7 most common types of cyber attacks that cyber criminals use everyday. Fear not, we will also share tips and tricks to protect against these types of cyber attacks. Cyber criminals are continuously evolving their tactics and coming up with ever more…
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Install Kali Linux in VirtualBox on Mac
Today we cover how to install Kali Linux in Virtualbox on Mac. In the tutorial below we explain all the steps needed to install Kali Linux in VirtualBox on a Mac. We also answer common questions and provide solutions to common problems people face while trying to install Kali Linux in VirtualBox on Mac. After…
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Fast Flux DNS: What is it? How does it work?
Cyber criminals are using ever sneakier tactics to avoid detection of their botnets and C&C servers. One such tactic botnet masters are using is fast-flux DNS. Fast-flux DNS was originally implemented by the Storm Worm botnet masters in 2007. Since then, numerous malware variants have used fast-flux DNS to avoid detection by the authorities. Fast-flux…
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Understanding the Cyber Kill Chain in the Cloud
The cyber kill chain defines the lifecycle of a cyber attack and identifies various phases during a system intrusion. Although there are numerous interpretations of the cyber kill chain, the most basic form consists of seven stages. In this post I describe these seven stages of the cyber kill chain and how it applies in…