List: Technical Writing | Curated by Katlyn Gallo

Oct 4, 2022
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Technical WritingWalkthroughs of ethical hacking challenges, cybersecurity labs, and programming languages.
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Log4J Vulnerability ExplainedThe Log4j vulnerability exposed hundreds of thousands of systems to attack in December 2021. Now, nearly a year later, here’s where we are.
Oct 4, 2022
Oct 4, 2022
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Light Roast 115: What is Hashing?An introduction to hashing and some common use cases in technology.
Aug 22, 2022
Aug 22, 2022
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Dark Side 126: Using Metasploit to Exploit SMBAn introduction to using Metasploit to exploit a Windows machine with an SMB vulnerability (MS17–010).
Feb 24, 2022
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Feb 24, 2022
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Dark Side 126: Intro to Log4jDiscovering & POC’ing the vulnerability that has taken the InfoSec world by storm.
Dec 30, 2021
Dec 30, 2021
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Dark Side 124: Intro to LFI VulnerabilitiesWhat is Local File Inclusion (LFI) and how can it be exploited?
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
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Dark Side 122: Intro to Shells & NetcatAn intro to shells, their use cases, and Netcat, a networking tool every pentester should know.
Oct 21, 2021
Oct 21, 2021
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Dark Side 121: Exploiting File Upload Vulnerabilities — Part ThreeEnumerating and bypassing server-side filtering for file uploads.
Oct 15, 2021
Oct 15, 2021
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Dark Side 117: Using Sqlmap for Database TakeoverAn overview of using Sqlmap to exploit SQL injection vulnerabilities.
Aug 7, 2021
Aug 7, 2021
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Dark Side 118: Exploiting File Upload Vulnerabilities — Part OneA deeper look into how file uploads can put website security at risk.
Aug 18, 2021
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Aug 18, 2021
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Dark Side 119: Exploiting File Upload Vulnerabilities — Part TwoClient vs. Server-Side Filtering & Common Bypasses
Sep 10, 2021
Sep 10, 2021
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Dark Side 101: My First CTFI officially captured my first flag! One that can probably can be done with ease by seasoned hackers but super exciting for a beginner…
Nov 9, 2020
Nov 9, 2020
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Dark Side 102: Google DorkingGeeking out over “Google Dorking”.
Nov 10, 2020
Nov 10, 2020
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Dark Side 103: Learning LinuxFirst Impression: Intimidating!!
Nov 17, 2020
Nov 17, 2020
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Dark Side 104: Learning Linux Part 2Linux Challenges Room completed! If you haven’t read Part One yet, check that one out as well. It’s a precursor to this one where I wrote…
Nov 21, 2020
Nov 21, 2020
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Dark Side 105: Intro to Privilege EscalationI’ve accomplished my first few privilege escalations!
Dec 1, 2020
Dec 1, 2020
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Dark Side 106: Web ExploitationAs mentioned in a previous Dark Side post, I’m participating in TryHackMe’s Cyber Advent 2. This is a 25 day long hacking event where new…
Dec 5, 2020
Dec 5, 2020
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Dark Side 107: Exploiting FTPFTP…Security Teams’ Worst Nightmare. Well One of Many.
Dec 10, 2020
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Dec 10, 2020
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Dark Side 108: SSRF — Server-Side Request ForgeryWe’re on Day 19 of TryHackMe’s Cyber Advent 2 event!
Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020
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Dark Side 109: Intro to PowerShellUh oh, Elf McEager is locked out of one of his servers, ElfStation1!
Dec 28, 2020
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Dec 28, 2020
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Dark Side 112: Cybersecurity Lab SetupNot sure where to start for a practice environment? Here’s a good place!
Feb 3, 2021
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Feb 3, 2021
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