Dec 28, 2025 · 3 min read · The Mission: Breach at the QA Environment The 24-hour speed run intensity is peaking as I hit Day 7: "Network Discovery — Scan-ta Clause." The rogue group HopSec has breached the TBFC QA environment (tbfc-devqa01) and locked the staff out. Without th...
Join discussionMar 25, 2025 · 3 min read · While passive reconnaissance provides valuable insights without direct interaction, active reconnaissance involves directly probing the target network to gather more detailed information. This phase, primarily focused on network scanning and port dis...
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Mar 6, 2025 · 3 min read · Reconnaissance-Active Scanning→Port Scanning Types of Port Scanning Port Scanning plays a critical role in network security, allowing both security professionals and attackers to identify potential vulnerabilities in a system. By scanning ports, secu...
Join discussionMar 6, 2025 · 5 min read · Netcat (often abbreviated as nc) is a network utility used for reading from and writing to network connections using TCP or UDP protocols. It is often referred to as the "Swiss Army knife" of networking because of its versatility. Netcat can be used ...
Join discussionMar 6, 2025 · 3 min read · What is Masscan? Masscan is an ultra-fast port scanner capable of scanning large networks in a short time. It provides similar functionality to Nmap but is optimized for high-speed scanning, allowing it to scan millions of IPs and ports within minute...
Join discussionMar 6, 2025 · 4 min read · Nmap Nmap (Network Mapper) is an open-source tool widely used for network discovery and security auditing. Nmap is primarily used for port scanning and network exploration, helping to identify running services and operating systems on a network, and ...
Join discussionMar 6, 2025 · 3 min read · In the arsenal of an ethical hacker, port scanning is a crucial technique for reconnaissance. It's the digital equivalent of knocking on doors to see which ones are open. Understanding how to perform port scans and interpret the results is essential ...
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Apr 2, 2024 · 4 min read · Introduction Port scanning is a technique used to identify open ports and services available on a target machine. It's commonly used in network auditing and vulnerability assessments. In this article, you'll learn how to write a professional-grade po...
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Nov 24, 2023 · 6 min read · What is a Port? In computer networking, a "port" is an abstract concept used to describe the access point on a network for specific processes or services running on a computer. Ports allow these processes or services to communicate with other compute...
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