Introduction Wordlists are a key part of brute force password attacks. For those readers that aren’t familiar, a brute force password attack is an attack in which an attacker uses a script to repeatedly attempt to log into an account until they receive a positive result. Brute force attacks are fairly overt and can cause…
Package managers are essential tools for managing software on Linux systems, allowing users to install, update, and remove software packages easily. Ubuntu and Debian, two of the most popular Linux distributions, utilize the Advanced Packaging Tool (APT) as their primary package manager. This article will explore the top 20 most common examples of package manager…
Introduction In this third part of the Burp Suite series, you will learn how to actually collect proxied traffic with Burp Suite and use it launch and actual brute force attack. It will run somewhat parallel to our guide on Testing WordPress Logins with Hydra. In this case, though, you will use Burp Suite to gather…
Rebooting an Ubuntu server is a routine task for administrators, ensuring the system runs smoothly after updates, changes, or when troubleshooting issues. It’s crucial to understand various methods to reboot your server, each suited for different scenarios. This guide covers 10 methods to reboot your Ubuntu server, ensuring you’re equipped for any situation. In this…
Introduction In this second part of the Burp Suite series you will lean how to use the Burp Suite proxy to collect data from requests from your browser. You will explore how an intercepting proxy works and how to read the request and response data collected by Burp Suite. The third part of the guide…
In this comprehensive guide, we will walk through the process of installing the MATE desktop environment on an Ubuntu system that currently uses GNOME as its default desktop environment. For those who are setting up a new Ubuntu system and prefer to start directly with the MATE desktop environment, it’s advisable to download the Ubuntu…
Objective Download and run a Kali Linux VirtualBox image. Distributions This will work on any distribution running VirtualBox. Requirements A working Linux install with VirtualBox or root access to install VirtualBox Difficulty Easy Conventions Introduction VirtualBox is an extremely popular option for spinning up virtual machines through a graphical interface with minimal hassle. While you…
Welcome to this comprehensive guide on how to install the Budgie desktop environment on Ubuntu Linux. Budgie is known for its simplicity, elegance, and seamless integration with the GNOME stack. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing Budgie on Ubuntu, enhancing your Linux experience with a refreshing and modern desktop environment. In…
Objective The procedure on how to mount USB drive on Kali Linux is no different from any other Linux distribution. Kali Linux was used by this guide to provide you with simple to follow steps on how to mount USB drive on Linux. Operating System and Software Versions Requirements Privileged access to your Kali Linux…
Switching to a different desktop environment can breathe new life into your Ubuntu system, offering a fresh look and feel along with potentially better performance and usability. Cinnamon, known for its classic yet modern design and functionality, is a popular choice among those looking to move away from the default GNOME desktop. This tutorial is…