Author Archives: Pentester

Buffer overflow explained: The basics
16 Nov

Buffer overflow explained: The basics

One of the most common and oldest security vulnerabilities in software are buffer overflow vulnerabilities. Buffer overflow vulnerabilities occur in all kinds of software from operating systems to client/server applications and desktop software. This often happens due to bad programming and the lack of or poor input validation on the application side. In this article […]

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15 Nov

Backdoor – Security Platform

Backdoor is a platform for hackers to show their talent in a competitive environment. Earlier it was launched only within the IIT Roorkee campus, but now it has been made available for anyone over the internet. It is a Capture the Flag styled event. A flag (basically a string) is associated with every challenge. Once […]

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Virtual Hacking Labs
15 Nov

Virtual Hacking Labs

The Virtual Hacking Labs is an InfoSec e-learning company focusing on practical penetration testing training solutions. We believe that the most effective and efficient learning approach is to combine practical scenario based training with easy to understand courseware. To fulfil this learning experience we have created a full virtual penetration testing environment called: The Virtual Hacking Labs. Our mission is to […]

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15 Nov

Vulnhub

About Vulnhub Aim/Goal To provide materials that allows anyone to gain practical ‘hands-on’ experience in digital security, computer software & network administration.   Brief History/Purpose Before you can run, you need to be able to walk. You do so by learning the basics so you can gain of the theory. Once you’re up and walking, […]

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Hack This Site
15 Nov

Hack This Site

Hack This Site is a free, safe and legal training ground for hackers to test and expand their hacking skills. More than just another hacker wargames site, we are a living, breathing community with many active projects in development, with a vast selection of hacking articles and a huge forum where users can discuss hacking, […]

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Hacking Lab
15 Nov

Hacking Lab

Hacking-Lab is a service by Security Competence GmbH, a Swiss subsidiary of Compass Security AG. Compass Security is a well renowned European company specializing in penetration testing, incident response, digital forensics, and security trainings. Our research and community contributions regularly gain international recognition. Our employees have presented at the highly regarded security conferences, such as Black […]

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Cybrary
15 Nov

Cybrary

Free and Open Source Learning for Cyber Security, IT and more. Join over 1.2 million professionals already learning on Cybrary. Begin a new career, develop a new skill, prepare for a certification, earn CEUs/CPEs, connect with companies, share your knowledge, and more. Welcome to the future of online learning. https://www.cybrary.it/

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