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How to Hack a Computer System
Hacking, once a term associated with IT problem-solving, has evolved to have both positive and negative connotations. On…
How to Think Like a Hacker
To think like a hacker, you must adopt a specific mindset that focuses on identifying and exploiting security…
The Hacker’s Mindset: 5 Principles for Aspiring Hackers
Becoming a successful hacker requires more than just technical skills; it demands a unique way of thinking. This…
Multi-Repository Variant Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide
When searching for vulnerability variants, the approach you take depends heavily on the scope of your analysis. While…
Semgrep: Pattern-Oriented Powerhouse for Code Analysis
In the realm of code analysis, tools like Semgrep and CodeQL stand out as essential for identifying vulnerabilities…
Static Code Analysis Tools: Beyond the Regex with CodeQL
Abstract Syntax Trees: The Program’s Internal Map To transcend the limitations of simple regex match-and-replace operations, modern static…
Sockets: Inter-Process Communication Endpoints, Local and Remote
A socket serves as a fundamental endpoint that facilitates communication between processes. We encountered an example of its…
The Local Attack Surface: Inside the Host’s Boundaries
While network protocols such as TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), UDP (User Datagram Protocol), and SCTP (Stream Control Transmission…
How to Map, Analyze, and Exploit Non-HTTP Attack Surfaces from Source Code
Ask ten security engineers to audit a piece of software and nine of them will start by looking…
The Expanding Attack Surface of Modern Software: Risks and Exploitation Vectors
As software continues its relentless march towards greater complexity, an often-overlooked but critical consequence emerges: the attack surface…