CyberSecurity

1. Phishing Attacks What it is: Phishing is a social engineering attack where cybercriminals impersonate legitimate organizations through fraudulent emails, text messages, or websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data. How it works programmatically: Attackers create spoofed emails or websites that mimic legitimate sources. They use HTML/CSS to replicate authentic login pages, then capture credentials

Introduction In our interconnected digital world, billions of devices communicate seamlessly every second—from streaming your favorite shows to sending instant messages across continents. But have you ever wondered how your computer knows how to talk to a server halfway around the world? The answer lies in network protocols, the invisible rulebooks that govern all digital communication. Understanding these protocols is essential for anyone interested in networking, cybersecur

Ransomware attacks are now one of the biggest cybersecurity threats to people and businesses. When bad people encrypt your important data and ask for money to get it back, every second counts. This detailed guide will show you the most important things you need to do to deal with a ransomware attack and lessen its effects.   Know Your Enemy: Understanding Ransomware  Ransomware is a very dangerous type of malware that locks you out of your own data by encrypting your files,

Introduction to Zero Trust Network Access In the modern digital environment, organizations are increasingly operating across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures. The traditional notion of a secure network perimeter has largely disappeared, replaced by a distributed workforce accessing corporate resources from anywhere, on any device. Meanwhile, cyber threats have grown more sophisticated, and attackers routinely exploit implicit trust within networks to move laterally and

Introduction Understanding how attackers reconnoiter, probe, and test systems is invaluable for defenders. This article explains five essential security tools — Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark (tshark) and Hydra — focusing on why each tool is used, safe lab-ready command snippets you can copy/paste on localhost , minimal Python helpers that parse their output, and exactly what actions defenders should take when findings appear. All examples are intentionally non-destr

Before we dive in — if you haven’t checked my previous posts on [Cybersecurity Roadmap]  and [Essential Linux Commands for Security Professionals] , the links are down below. This post builds on those foundations, connecting real-world developer practices with cybersecurity awareness. Why Is Important Protection Awareness? Cybersecurity protection awareness is crucial because it reduces human error, which is the root cause of many cyber incidents. By learning to identify phi

Yeah, I wasn't very good with computers back then. To be honest, I had a hard time understanding even the most basic things. It felt like magic to set up a network, use the command line, or even open the right terminal. But I kept going because I was curious. I began with small steps, learning one idea at a time and trying things out in safe places. Over time, the pieces fell into place. I can now ethically test security systems, write Python scripts, and navigate servers. Ev

The Linux terminal is a powerful interface that gives you direct control over your operating system. While graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are convenient, mastering the command line unlocks unprecedented efficiency and capability. Whether you're a system administrator, developer, or curious learner, understanding these fundamental commands will transform how you interact with Linux systems. This guide presents 50 essential Linux commands that every user should know. From bas