Ethical Hacking | Cyber Security

  • HTML Smuggling: Attack, Example and Prevention

    HTML Smuggling: Attack, Example and Prevention

    This guide explains what HTML Smuggling is, how it works, types of attacks, POC example, detection, prevention and mitigation techniques in cyber security. What is HTML Smuggling? HTML Smuggling is a technique used to bypass security mechanisms by embedding malicious payloads within HTML or JavaScript code, allowing the transfer of unauthorized files to a user’s…

  • Shellbags Analysis in Windows Forensics

    Shellbags Analysis in Windows Forensics

    This guide explains what shellbags are, their importance in Windows forensics investigations, and the shellbag analysis process with tools and case studies. What are Shellbags? Shellbags are a forensic artifact found in the Microsoft Windows operating system. They are essentially Windows Registry keys that store information about the appearance and behavior of Windows Explorer when…

  • What is Cookie Tossing?

    What is Cookie Tossing?

    The purpose of this guide is to explain what cookie tossing is, how it works, provide an example demonstrating the attack, and outline preventive measures to mitigate its risks in cybersecurity. What is Cookie Tossing? Cookie tossing is a cyberattack technique that exploits vulnerabilities in the way cookies work within a domain and its subdomains…

  • Magecart Attack: Types, Examples and Prevention

    Magecart Attack: Types, Examples and Prevention

    This guide provides an overview of Magecart attacks, including their types, how they work, common techniques, real-world examples, and prevention methods in cybersecurity. What is Magecart? Magecart is a term used to describe a variety of cybercriminal groups that specialize in stealing digital credit cards by skimming data during online transactions. The name “Magecart” originates…

  • Whitelist vs Blacklist Approach in Cyber Security

    Whitelist vs Blacklist Approach in Cyber Security

    In this comprehensive comparison of Whitelist vs Blacklist, we will take an in-depth look at these two approaches and understand the key differences between them on various aspects of cybersecurity. What is Whitelisting? Whitelisting is a security approach where only approved entities (such as software, email addresses, users, or IP addresses) are granted access or…

  • POODLE Attack: Exploiting SSL/TLS Protocol Vulnerability

    POODLE Attack: Exploiting SSL/TLS Protocol Vulnerability

    This guide explains what the POODLE attack is, how it exploits vulnerabilities in the implementation of SSL and TLS protocols, and best practices for its prevention and mitigation in cybersecurity. What is the POODLE Attack? The POODLE (Padding Oracle on Downgraded Legacy Encryption) attack is a security vulnerability that targets the SSL and TLS protocols,…