The H.A.C.K.E.R. Project
Helping Access Cyber Knowledge Everywhere, Realistically.
Author: Santiago Sanchez
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File Permisions In Linux
File permission management allows for greater control over who can do what with files or even computer systems. Knowing how to modify file permissions in Linux is a useful skill to have.
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How to Navigate the Linux Filesystem Via Command Line
Whether you are beginning to learn the ins and outs of Linux or have been using Linux for years, it is great to know how to use the command line to navigate through the filesystem.
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Tailgating: More Than a Pregame Party
Not all cyber threats require a computer or technology, despite what one would assume. Tailgating is a type of attack that aims to circumvent physical security measures in order to compromise cybersecurity.
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What is Shoulder Surfing?
While some cyber threats can be complex and require a bit of know-how to perform, there is one type of cyber threat, shoulder surfing, that is an extremely easy type of attack that can be performed by anyone, regardless of age or technological skill.
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Comment Your Code
Including comments within your code is a rather important step that you should always take the time to do, regardless if you are simply coding as a hobby or if software programming is your career.
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Language Overview: Python
Python is a versatile and widely-known programming language. It is often used in data science, machine learning, and software development, and is generally cleaner and easier to read. Knowing some of the basic qualities of Python is a great way to start learning the language.
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When Should You Change Your Password?
Password security is extremely important. One often neglected aspect is changing your password often. But when should you change it?
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Smishing: A Text You Should Not Answer
Have you ever received a text from a shipping company, bank, or service provider urging you to click on a link? Well, you likely received a smishing message.
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Zero Trust Network Access
While securing a network itself is extremely important, it is also just as crucial to consider the level of access that a user has to the network. ZTNA is a possible solution to that problem.
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The Principle of Least Privilege
A secure network is a must-have, whether you are a large global organization or the manager of your own home network. Luckily, there are many guidelines and pieces of advice available to strengthen the security of a network. One such guideline is known as the Principle of Least Privilege, which revolves around the permissions (or…
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Try “Rubber Duck Debugging”
Programming can be a fun and rewarding experience… until the program does not run. Fortunately, there is an often-mentioned method of debugging that can help you to catch errors that otherwise could have remained invisible: rubber duck debugging.
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CrowdStrike: What Happened & Lessons Learned
On July 19th, a single error within the files of a CrowdStrike cybersecurity program resulted in millions of Windows devices crashing and unable to operate properly. While it appears that fixes have been put into place to address this error, there are still lessons to be learned from this incident.
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