Why I Quit Chasing The Cyber Security Dream
In this article, I pull back the curtain on cybersecurity and strip away the polished image many…
About the Author
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.
The Cyber Kill Chain Explained | Threat Intelligence | TryHackMe
In this article, we covered phases of the Cyber Kill Chain as part of the cyber threat…
iPhone Mobile Forensics | TryHackMe IOS Forensics
This article is a comprehensive walkthrough of TryHackMe’s “iOS Forensics” room, designed to help learners practice digital…
How to Analyze Ransomware with ANY.RUN & Ghidra
Overview of Mamona Ransomware The Mamona ransomware, dubbed “silent ransomware,” distinguishes itself by not establishing any communication…
Understanding Certificate Authority Errors in Windows Active Directory
Problem Diagnosis We have a Certificate Authority (CA) that was moved from an old, now-retired server over…
Chrome Extensions Can Hack You | Cyber Defenders FakeGPT Walkthrough
The article explains that Chrome extensions are composed of six main parts: the manifest file, background scripts,…
How is AI affecting employment & Your Job? Examining its role in cybersecurity and automation.
This article explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the employment landscape, particularly within cybersecurity and automation….
How to Use Nmap | TryHackMe Nmap: The Basics
Introduction This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the TryHackMe room “Nmap: The Basics.” It introduces beginners…
TryHackMe Networking Secure Protocols Writeup
This write-up offers a comprehensive walkthrough of TryHackMe’s “Networking Secure Protocols” room, focusing on securing network communications…
SOC Case Study | Phishing Analysis | SOC282
In this article, we take on the role of a SOC (Security Operations Center) analyst, analyzing a…
Hacking Microsoft SQL Server | Windows Persistence P6 | TryHackMe
In this article, we covered part 6 of Windows persistence techniques through MSSQL Server as part of…
The Jewel Challenge | File Upload Vulnerabilities P7 | Upload Vulnerabilities TryHackMe
This final task in the TryHackMe Upload Vulnerabilities room is a practical challenge simulating real-world conditions. Users…
Hacking WordPress Plugins | TryHackMe Smol
Hackers can compromise WordPress sites without knowing admin credentials by exploiting vulnerable plugins. WordPress heavily relies on…
Cryptography Free Course | Cryptography For Cyber Security
This article kicks things off by explaining that this isn’t a deep dive or an advanced cryptography…
Android Malware Analysis | SPYNOTE Malware Analysis with ANY.RUN
This article provides an analysis of the SpyNote Android spyware variant, utilizing the ANY.RUN interactive malware analysis…
How Hackers Hack IT Support Systems | Exploiting PHP Vulnerabilities | TryHackMe Agent T
This article guides viewers through the methodology of scanning, identifying vulnerabilities, and exploiting a PHP-based server using…
Blockchain Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
Hacking the blockchain doesn’t follow traditional notions of hacking. Instead, it hinges on manipulating blockchain mechanisms such…
HackTheBox Sp00ky Theme Writeup & Walkthrough
The HackTheBox Sp00ky Theme challenge walks you through how dangerous it can be when template engines in…
Fake Windows 11 Upgrades | Letsdefend SOC338 Walkthrough
This article walks through a SOC (Security Operations Center) case from LetsDefend.io where a user receives a…
Windows Event Log Analysis | HackTheBox Event Horizon
Introduction to HackTheBox Event Horizon Phishing attack against the CEOWe begin by explaining the background of the…