In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly revolutionizing various aspects of our lives. From AI-driven personal assistants to autonomous driving systems, the benefits are undeniable. However, like any technology, AI is a double-edged sword. It’s not just making our lives easier, but it’s also becoming an accomplice in nefarious activities like social media… Read More »
Understanding the Functionality of Dedicated Encrypted Criminal Communication Devices So, you’re sitting there, sipping your morning coffee, scrolling through the news, and you stumble upon a headline that reads, “Police Crack Down on Dedicated Encrypted Criminal Communication Devices.” You scratch your head, wondering, “What in the world are those?” Well, my friend, buckle up because… Read More »
Introduction to OSINT Research: What is OSINT and How Can It Help You? OSINT, or Open Source Intelligence, is a type of intelligence gathering that relies on publicly available information. It is used by governments, businesses, and individuals to gain insight into a variety of topics, from political and economic trends to security threats. OSINT… Read More »
What is the Dark Web? The Dark Web is often considered to be the most dangerous part of the internet. A subset of the deep web it cannot be indexed by traditional search engines. It is accessible with the right tools and can be extremely valuable if used correctly. Before accessing the Dark Web it… Read More »
Capture The Flag 101 – WTF is CTF? CTF stands for Capture The Flag (also Counter Terrorist Financing, which we may look at in a different post). In a nutshell, an image of a network and or operating system is created with various “deliberate mistakes” built in and the challenge is issued for us to… Read More »