HackTheBox SPG Challenge Writeup | Cryptography CTF Challenges
Introduction The HackTheBox SPG challenge write-up details a cryptographic CTF puzzle where users decrypt an encrypted flag…
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Mastermind Study Notes is a group of talented authors and writers who are experienced and well-versed across different fields. The group is led by, Motasem Hamdan, who is a Cybersecurity content creator and YouTuber.
Blue Team SOC Real World Case Studies | Complete Walkthrough | TryHackMe Boogeyman 1,2,3
Introduction This post provides a walkthrough of analyzing three different cyberattack scenarios where phishing emails were the…
Auditing Explained in IT & Information Security
What is Auditing The purpose of audit processes is to determine the exact condition of a specific…
Real World Phishing Email Analysis | TryHackMe Snapped Phishing Line
Introduction The article provides an in-depth analysis of a phishing attack case, focusing on real-world techniques. It…
How to Use Volatility in Memory Forensics | TryHackMe Critical
Introduction The post provides a detailed overview of memory forensics, a key aspect of cybersecurity. It focuses…
Penetration Testing 101 | TryHackMe Pentesting Fundamentals
Introduction Before diving into the technical, hands-on aspects of ethical hacking, it’s important to first understand the…
HackTheBox EvilCUPS Walkthrough | Exploiting Linux CUPS Printers
Introduction EvilCUPS focuses on the recent CUPS vulnerabilities that gained attention in September 2024. We’ll exploit four…
Windows Forensics With Autopsy & Registry Explorer | TryHackMe Unattended
This video provided a walkthrough for the “unattended” challenge from TryHackMe, which focuses on Windows forensics. The…
Offensive Security Proving Grounds OnSystemShellDredd Writeup | OSCP Writeup
Introduction The article details a penetration testing walkthrough for the Offensive Security Proving Grounds machine named ShellDredd,…
Defensive Security Explained | TryHackMe Intro to Defensive Security
The article provides an introduction to defensive security, emphasizing the role of blue teams in protecting systems…
HackTheBox Flag Casino | Reverse Engineering CTF Writeups
Introduction The team stumbles into a long-abandoned casino. As you enter, the lights and music whir to…
HackTheBox Locked Away | Python CTF Writeups
Introduction A test! Getting onto the team is one thing, but you must prove your skills to…
Do You Need a College Degree to Get Into Cyber Security?
Introduction The post explains that a college degree is not strictly necessary to enter the field of…
Offensive Security Proving Grounds Chatty Writeup | OSCP Writeup
Introduction The article is a detailed walkthrough of exploiting vulnerabilities in the “Chatty” machine from Offensive Security’s…
Frequently Asked Questions in Digital Marketing & SEO | Volume 2
This article offers practical advice on SEO and digital marketing. It covers strategies for increasing domain authority,…
The Ransomware that helped its victim restore her files | TryHackMe Retracted
The video is a walkthrough of the Retracted room from TryHackMe, which focuses on a ransomware case…
Cookie Security Explained | OWASP Top 10
Introduction to Cookies The post explains the importance of cookies in web security and how to secure…
Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Professional Certificate Review | Coursera
Introduction The Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, offered on Coursera, is designed to provide learners with…
Best Cyber Security Certifications in 2024 | How and Where to Start in Cyber Security?
Introduction This post discusses the best cybersecurity certifications for 2024 such as OSCP, CISSP, COMPTIA Security+ and…
How to Use Wazuh SIEM to Investigate Cyber Attacks | TryHackMe Monday Monitor
The video is a tutorial on how to use Wazuh for investigating cyber incidents. The video walks…