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Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinRedditToday 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 […]
Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinRedditIn 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 […]
Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinRedditWelcome 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 […]
Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinRedditWelcome 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 […]
Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinRedditToday 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. […]
Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinRedditAs a penetration tester it is important to have a controlled environment in which to hone your skills and test new techniques. Testing on systems you do not own is illegal, even if it is just harmless curiosity. In this article I will show you how to build a virtual penetration testing lab using […]
Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinRedditRouters provide access to the Internet for millions of users, but hackers are also using routers to gain access into your home network. In this article I expose the dangers of default credentials by performing a brute force router takeover. Many modern home routers offer a remote management feature, and luckily router manufacturers have […]
Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinRedditThe 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 […]
Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinRedditIn this article I go over how to install Metasploitable in VirtualBox. Metasploitable is a virtual machine with several intentional misconfigurations and vulnerabilities for you to exploit. This is a great tool for sharpening your penetration testing skills. You can definitely get Metasploitable up and running with out a full lab, but I highly […]
