What is this: Sock puppets are fake online accounts used to interact with targets for gathering data and intelligence without revealing the investigator’s real identity. It’s primary focus is on infiltrating closed communities including forums or private groups, discover vulnerabilities, conduct social engineering, and avoid triggering alerts while performing investigation. Before creating a puppet, an…
The Evolution of Web Crawling Modern web applications have transformed into complex ecosystems dominated by JavaScript frameworks, dynamic content, and API-driven architectures. Traditional crawlers fail to render these applications effectively, creating critical blind spots in reconnaissance. Enter Katana – Project Discovery’s next-generation crawling framework engineered to conquer modern web complexities Why Katana Revolutionizes Reconnaissance Advanced Installation &…
What it is:Think of “recon” like scouting or doing homework. It’s the phase where someone (an attacker or a defender) quietly gathers information about a target (like a company, website, or network) before taking any direct action. Analogy: Imagine thieves planning to rob a bank. They wouldn’t just rush in! First, they’d:✅ Watch the bank’s opening/closing times.✅ Note security guards and cameras.✅ Look…
The Linux Filesystem ‘/’ – The Root Directory The root directory on a Linux system is represented by the ‘/’ character, everything on Linux system is located under this directory.It is as similar as ‘C:\’ directory on Windows- but it does not have drive letters instead other partition would appear in another folder under ‘/’…
Widespread Use in Cybersecurity: Linux is widely used in the cybersecurity field. Many security tools, frameworks, and servers run on Linux. Understanding Linux is essential for anyone working in cybersecurity roles such as penetration testing, ethical hacking, and system administration. Foundation for Cybersecurity Skills: Linux provides a strong foundation for learning essential cybersecurity skills. Many…
