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Penetration testing (or pentesting) plays an integral part in cybersecurity. Ethical hackers employ this practice to simulate cyberattacks against systems, networks, or applications to locate vulnerabilities before malicious hackers do. The goal of pentesting is identifying and repairing security weaknesses.

Brittany Day
Jul 24, 2024

Understanding fail2ban: How To Install & Configure It for Greater SSH Security

SSH is an indispensable part of Linux administration, enabling access to remote servers and desktops for admin tasks. Although SSH offers more secure credentials than what it replaced (Telnet), its security alone cannot guarantee safe operations. For instance, an attacker could launch a brute-force attack on your machine by constantly attempting to login until he or she gets the correct credentials.

Anthony Pell
Jul 20, 2024

Implementing Transparent Proxying on Linux Systems with sslh

Imagine you run a small business with several web services, such as a corporate website, an employee intranet, and a remote access server for staff working from home. Each service typically requires its port: 80 for the website, 443 for secure access, and 22 for SSH. Managing multiple ports complicates configuration and increases your exposure to security risks.

Dave Wreski
Jul 20, 2024

How to Install Metasploit Framework on Ubuntu 22.04

Network admins must scan for security vulnerabilities and patch them promptly to prevent attacks and security breaches. Metasploit is an open-source framework for detecting threats and vulnerabilities.

Anthony Pell
Apr 06, 2024

How To Improve Your Pentesting Efforts with SnoopGod Linux

SnoopGod Linux is a new Linux distro built on an Ubuntu base specializing in pentesting, security, and development. It is the latest entrant in the Linux distro market, offering hacking and penetration testing functionalities. This article will explore the features of SnoopGod Linux, analyze its implications, and highlight some questions security practitioners may have about the new distro.

Dave Wreski
Mar 20, 2024

How Can Kali Linux 2024.1 Improve My Network Security Practices?

Kali Linux recently unveiled its first release of 2024, version 2024.1, packed with new features that are both promising and intriguing for security practitioners and Linux enthusiasts. Kali Linux is renowned for its robust security testing capabilities, the update showcases notable enhancements such as a Micro Mirror Free Software CDN, a theme refresh, desktop environment changes, NetHunter updates, and introducing four new tools. With a focus on ethical hacking and penetration testing, Kali Linux stands out as a powerful distribution that caters to various aspects of cybersecurity.

Anthony Pell
Mar 04, 2024

Penetration Testing with Kali Linux as a Docker Container

How do you know if your systems are secure? Penetration testing is one way to find out. Here is how to set up Kali Linux, which has a full suite of security testing tools.

Brittany Day
Nov 12, 2023

5 Easy Ways to Check for Open Ports on Linux

Know your network inside out by regularly checking for open ports with these Linux commands.

Brittany Day
Jul 16, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Nmap and Netcat

Dive into the fascinating universe of network security and system administration, where two tools reign supreme: Nmap and Netcat. These open-source marvels are the linchpins of network exploration and security auditing.

Brittany Day
Jun 18, 2023

12 Ways to Enumerate Linux for Privilege Escalation

Want to gain superuser access to a Linux system? Here are some of the best ways to enumerate a Linux machine.

Brittany Day
Jun 10, 2023

How to Install and Set Up Snort IDS on Linux to Secure Your Network

Protect your network from intruders and unsolicited attacks by installing and setting up Snort IDS.

Brittany Day
May 26, 2023

How to Install BlackArch Tools on Arch Linux

Turn your regular Arch Linux installation into a pentesting lab by adding the BlackArch repository and installing powerful security tools.

Brittany Day
May 19, 2023

How To Use the John the Ripper Password Cracker

Password crackers are essential tools in any pen tester's toolbox. This step-by-step tutorial explains how to use John the Ripper, an open source offline password-cracking tool.

Brittany Day
May 06, 2023

Kali Linux Penetration Testing Tutorial: Step-By-Step Process

Kali Linux turns 10 this year, and to celebrate, the Linux penetration testing distribution has added defensive security tools to its arsenal of open-source security tools.

Brittany Day
May 06, 2023

How to Fix the SSH “Connection Refused” Error on Linux

The SSH "connection refused" error can prevent you from accessing remote machines on a network. Here's how you can troubleshoot it.

Brittany Day
Mar 03, 2023

How to Install Nessus on Kali Linux

Nessus is a great vulnerability scanner with free and paid-for options. Here's how to download and start using Nessus on Linux.

Brittany Day
Feb 27, 2023

How to Install Metasploit on Ubuntu

Metasploit is a valuable pentesting tool that doesn't come as part of the Ubuntu desktop, but it's very easy to install on your own.

Brittany Day
Feb 27, 2023

Evil Twin Attack with Airgeddon in Kali Linux

Evil Twin attack is a combination of several wireless attacks, including, a fake access point, a De-auth attack or jamming the wireless, a Captive portal attack, and cracking a WPA/WPA2 password.

Brittany Day
Feb 20, 2023

How to Start and Stop Monitor Mode in Linux

Learn how to start and stop Monitor mode in Linux in this tutorial.

Brittany Day
Jan 15, 2023

How to Install Nessus Security Scanner on Ubuntu 22.04

Nessus is an open-source network vulnerability scanner for vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and ethical hacking.

Brittany Day
Jan 15, 2023

How to: Secure My Network in Linux

How To Use BlackArch Linux to Improve Your Linux Pentesting

Understanding fail2ban: How To Install & Configure It for Greater SSH Security

Implementing Transparent Proxying on Linux Systems with sslh

Discover How To Secure My Network HOWTOs

How To Use BlackArch Linux to Improve Your Linux Pentesting

Understanding fail2ban: How To Install & Configure It for Greater SSH Security

Implementing Transparent Proxying on Linux Systems with sslh

How to Install Metasploit Framework on Ubuntu 22.04

How To Improve Your Pentesting Efforts with SnoopGod Linux

How Can Kali Linux 2024.1 Improve My Network Security Practices?

Penetration Testing with Kali Linux as a Docker Container

5 Easy Ways to Check for Open Ports on Linux

The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Nmap and Netcat

12 Ways to Enumerate Linux for Privilege Escalation

How to Install and Set Up Snort IDS on Linux to Secure Your Network

How to Install BlackArch Tools on Arch Linux

How To Use the John the Ripper Password Cracker

Kali Linux Penetration Testing Tutorial: Step-By-Step Process

How to Fix the SSH “Connection Refused” Error on Linux

How to Install Nessus on Kali Linux

How to Install Metasploit on Ubuntu

Evil Twin Attack with Airgeddon in Kali Linux

How to Start and Stop Monitor Mode in Linux

How to Install Nessus Security Scanner on Ubuntu 22.04

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