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Curious about what Security Onion is and how it can help improve your network security? Security Onion is a robust, open-source network security monitoring and intrusion detection system (IDS) that provides valuable insights and visibility …
How Security Onion Transforms Network Security (Peeling Back the Layers) Read More »
Are you interested in ethical hacking/pen testing/red team engagements? If so, you’re in the right place. The following 13 books are the favorites of @OccupytheWeb (Twitter) of Hackers Arise. In November 2022, he appeared on …
Would you like to compare your CPU’s performance to that of a newer, potentially more performant model? Or perhaps you’re considering upgrading your computer, but first need to evaluate if you should using online CPU …
How to Find Your Mac’s Exact CPU Model (Easy) Read More »
Were you aware that up to 1/3rd of the internet is running on hardware owned by a single company? That’s right, a single company! But can you guess which one? Amazon Web Services, or just …
Which Company’s Hardware Runs 1/3rd of the Internet? Read More »
If you’re like 99% of email users, you check your inbox every single day. But how much do you really know about the messages that come and go from your email account? These mind-blowing email …
22 Disturbing Email & Phishing Facts (From Spam to Scams) Read More »
In this quick article, I will succinctly share the differences between the two competing power adapters available for the MacBook Air. You’ll see these listed on the Apple website when you attempt to purchase one, …
MacBook Air: 35W vs 67W Power Adapter (Differences) Read More »
Are you interested in building out your own at-home server rack? In this guide I’ll walk you through what you need. What Is a Rack Unit or “U” ? Before I list the equipment you …
The following list of resources is exceptional and will help you pass (on the first attempt) your Offensive Security Certification Program (OSCP) certification. Here’s the recommended path. Recommended Path First, review this resource: The Journey …
This is a tutorial on using Google hacking to find specific information within the Google index. Google deploys web crawlers to collect information on all the websites on the internet and to make them searchable …
Google Hacking: 9 Modifiers to Search with Precision Read More »
Are you ready for gigabit cellular Wi-Fi speeds? Well, if you aren’t, you should be! The deployment of 5G cellular network technology is happening and its eventual widespread adoption is going to change the way …
We don’t need to tell you about the importance of the internet — after all, you’re on it right now! But how much do you really know about the amazing invention that links the whole …
Espionage has been a topic of intrigue for as long as it’s existed, the subject of countless films and books, both fictional and nonfictional. In the modern age, the world’s intelligence agencies have shifted their …
Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, Fourteen Eyes (Who Are They Really?) Read More »
So you’ve taken an interest in computer security and you’re looking for the right tools to get you going. And that all starts with choosing the right OS. It’s clear that Windows has too many …
Kali Linux OS for Beginners: What It Is & Why It’s Different Read More »
You plop down on the couch after a long day and turn on your favorite crime show. Those tireless detectives have yet another new case. This time, the criminals have gone digital: they’ve hacked a …
SIFT Workstation Review: Evidence Shows It’s the Leader in Digital Forensics Read More »
When digital life gets stressful, you can’t help but wish you could just disappear from the internet. Imagine a day without constant email and social network notifications. A disconnect from the web that lets you …
A log file maintains records of events (a history of what happened on your system). And they’re generally event-specific. This means that operating systems will maintain many different log files, each with a specific kind …
21 Critical Linux Log Files (Server & Network Monitoring) Read More »
Another day, another site demanding that you make a new account to view its content. And that means another new password to come up with. Sure, you could use the same password you used on …
Fail-Words: The Most Popular Passwords (and Why They’re the Worst) Read More »
Email is one of those things we simply take for granted – it’s so easy to set up and access a Gmail, Yahoo or Outlook account that most of us never think twice about it. …
Everyone knows that VPNs boost your online privacy and amp up your data security. However, they’ve got many other uses as well. A VPN is a surprisingly powerful streaming enhancer, and many users get one …
Unblock or Be Blocked: Does Netflix Work With PIA? Read More »
Wondering if torrenting is illegal? We don’t blame you – there’s a lot of conflicting information out there. You’ve read horror stories about million-dollar lawsuits, bankruptcies and even criminal charges due to torrenting. You sit …
Peer-to-Peer… or Prosecution-to-Prison: Is Torrenting Illegal? Read More »