Cloud engineer by day, security researcher by habit. Background in pen testing, bug bounties, and security engineering at scale. Mostly self hosted, and write about what actually works for privacy and security , testing a lot of stuff along the way.
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For many, SMS texting is synonymous with convenience. It's a ubiquitous communication channel, readily available on nearly every mobile phone. However, this accessibility comes at a cost. SMS was designed in the 1980s, long before the rise of sophisticated cyberattacks and widespread data breaches. As a result, SMS
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The start of 2025 has brought with it a stark reminder of the need for robust cybersecurity. It's easy to believe that major data breaches and ransomware attacks only impact large corporations, but the truth is that these incidents have a ripple effect, potentially affecting anyone who uses
Privacy
From smart vacuum cleaners sending data to foreign servers to TVs tracking viewing habits, our connected devices have become powerful tools for surveillance. However, the solution isn't abandoning technology – it's leveraging it to reclaim our digital rights. The False Choice Between Privacy and Technology A common
Privacy
Most people use one or two email addresses for everything. Here's what that costs you, what the realistic fixes are, and how to build an email setup that doesn't leak data every time you sign up for something.
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CVE-2024-45387 has been rated with a CVSS score of 9.9, indicating its critical severity. This vulnerability affects versions 8.0.0 and 8.0.1 of Apache Traffic Control's Traffic Ops component, which is responsible for managing CDN configurations and interactions. Apache Traffic Control is
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OSINT
Google Dorking, also known as Google Hacking, is a powerful technique that allows users to leverage advanced search operators to uncover hidden information on the internet. Part 1: Google Dorking Fundamentals Understanding Google Dorking What is Google Dorking/Google Hacking? Google Dorking refers to the practice of using advanced search
Privacy
If you're looking for an efficient way to track usernames across social media platforms, the Sherlock Python script is the perfect tool for the job. Whether you're an ethical hacker conducting OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), a brand manager monitoring your online presence, or just someone curious
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On July 24, 2024, millions of Google Chrome users on Windows suddenly found themselves locked out of their accounts as their saved passwords mysteriously vanished. This incident, while resolved relatively quickly, serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in our current approach to password management. What Happened? On
Privacy
Both Incogni and Deleteme promise to scrub your personal information from the internet, but which one truly delivers on that promise? Data brokers have made it incredibly easy for anyone to find sensitive information about you with just a few clicks, and that comes with concerns about privacy, identity theft,
Security
Torrenting is a file transfer protocol, not a crime. The BitTorrent protocol itself is used legitimately to distribute Linux distributions, game patches, open-source software, and Creative Commons content. What makes torrenting risky isn't the protocol — it's what most people use it for, and how the
Security
Cybersecurity researchers at Guardio Labs, have unveiled a new attack dubbed SubdoMailing, which is a massive spam operation that leverages hijacked subdomains of major brands and institutions to bombard users with millions of malicious emails daily. The campaign has been ongoing since at least 2022 and has compromised over 8,