Network Security

8 posts

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Why a Vpn Is Not Privacy

July 6, 2026

The absolutely useless idea of using a VPN for privacy on the internet. A VPN becomes a honeypot. 🧐 Yes, you read that right. First, what a VPN does. You …

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Does Google Control Your Email?

June 24, 2026

Anyone on the internet can send an email that looks like it came from your bank, your boss, or you, and the system that delivers it will not check whether that …

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Honeypots Set the Trap Watch the Attackers and Know When You Are Standing in One

May 28, 2026

Honeypots: Set the Trap, Watch the Attackers, and Know When You Are Standing in One Put a server on the internet with port 22 open and the first login attempt …

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How Botnets Hide in Plain Sight: Tor, I2P, and the C2 Networks You Can't See

May 24, 2026

The command server is a botnet’s one real weak point. Take it down and the bots go quiet. Operators figured this out early and built their infrastructure …

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QR Codes: What You Need to Know

April 6, 2026

Yesterday, I posted a QR code challenge on this Ethical Hacking page, and it has since been removed. A cipher, hidden inside a QR code, with three security …

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Your Smart TV is spying on you, and most people don't know. But YOU will!

November 15, 2025

Nearly every modern Smart TV has ACR technology. You’ve probably never heard of it. (Most people haven’t. Stick with me…) It’s there. …

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Why Your Dns Settings Could Make or Break Your Hacking Career

October 22, 2023

Before we delve into this critical topic, let me emphasize the gravity of DNS settings in the realm of ethical hacking. Whether you’re a seasoned …

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Ethical Hacking Techniques With SSH Secure Tunnels and Data Transfers

October 12, 2023

Ethical hacking techniques with SSH: Secure tunnels and data transfers Introduction Welcome to this comprehensive guide on Ethical hacking techniques with SSH: …