Metasploit vs. Manual Exploitation: When (And Why) to Use Scripts in CTFs

In the cybersecurity community, there is a derogatory term that every beginner fears: “Script Kiddie.” It refers to someone who uses tools they don’t understand to hack systems they couldn’t possibly compromise on their own. Because of this stigma, many new ethical hackers and CTF players develop an aversion to automation. They feel that using … Ler mais

The Ultimate Guide to Recovering a Lost Windows 11 Password

We have all been there. You set up a pristine Windows 11 virtual machine for testing, development, or security research. You configure the settings, install your updates, and step away for a few days. When you return, you are greeted by the login screen and a sudden, sinking realization: you have completely forgotten the password. … Ler mais

Linux Fundamentals: Part 3 – Workflow

🗺️ Essential Navigation in the Command Line In the Linux environment, navigation is the command-line equivalent of using a mouse in a graphical operating system like Windows. It is the fundamental process of moving through the file system, locating desired directories, and interacting with files. We utilize specific commands and advanced options to efficiently print … Ler mais

Linux Fundamentals: Part 2 – Shell

Com certeza! Aqui está o texto reescrito e expandido em inglês sobre o prompt do shell BASH, com a linguagem ajustada para evitar a referência à fonte original: 💡 Understanding the Command Prompt in Linux The command prompt is an essential visual indicator in the Linux command-line environment. It is the line of text displayed … Ler mais

CTF – INIT

Here is the complete package translated into English, ready to be used on your website. I have separated it into two parts: 🕵️‍♂️ Mission: Operation INIT Agent, welcome to HTD Academy. Our intelligence team has intercepted access credentials for a remote server used by an unknown group. We suspect this machine, codenamed “INIT”, is running … Ler mais

OSCP Survival Guide 2025: The Ultimate Linux Privilege Escalation Cheat Sheet

You have done the hard part. You found the vulnerability, you exploited the web application, and you caught the reverse shell. You type whoami. The terminal stares back at you: www-data. In the world of the OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) exam and high-level CTFs like Hack The Dome or Hack The Box, getting user … Ler mais

Burp Suite for Beginners: How to Automate SQL Injection Findings (Community Edition)

In the world of bug bounty hunting and Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, Burp Suite is the undisputed king of proxies. However, there is a common misconception among beginners: “I can’t find vulnerabilities efficiently because I don’t have the Professional edition.” While Burp Suite Professional offers the powerful “Active Scan” feature that automatically probes for … Ler mais

Linux Fundamentals: Part 1 – Introduction

The Architecture of Linux: A Deep Dive Linux, as a ubiquitous operating system, is the foundation for everything from personal workstations and massive enterprise servers to sophisticated embedded and mobile devices. In the field of information security, Linux holds a paramount position, celebrated for its inherent robustness, flexibility, stability, and open-source methodology. This section is … Ler mais

How to learn Cybersecurity: Part 4 – The Process

🔭 Focus: Aligning Attention and Will Let us delve deeper into focus, a vital skill that, like many other abilities, operates as a double-edged sword. When we discuss focus, we are referring to the deliberate concentration of thought and attention on a single subject for a defined period. In this state, all thoughts pertaining to … Ler mais

How to learn Cybersecurity: Part 3 – Documentation

📄 Documentation: Principles of Clarity and Reproducibility Effective documentation starts with identifying the report’s audience. The way we record internal activities differs significantly from how we present final results to a client or stakeholder. The primary purpose of documentation is to communicate the gathered information in a comprehensible manner and to ensure that any specific … Ler mais

How to learn Cybersecurity: Part 2 – Learning Dependecies

📚 The Way of Learning: Purpose and Perspective Let’s revisit the mathematical challenge posed earlier: $$20 \times \rule{1cm}{0.15mm} + \rule{1cm}{0.15mm} = 65535$$ The reason we initially approached this calculation using only standard arithmetic and typical number boundaries is simple: we solved it based on the patterns we were conditioned to use. We automatically leverage the … Ler mais

How to learn Cybersecurity: Part 1 – Mindset

💡 The Necessary Mindset for Navigating Information Security The domain of information security is incredibly vast—it’s simply unrealistic for any single individual to master every facet. To illustrate the scale, consider an analogous field like software development: Imagine aspiring to be a programmer, recognizing that over 200 distinct programming languages exist, each capable of creating … Ler mais