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Security Testing Tools: Hard Data and 2024 Field Performance
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Security Testing Tools: Hard Data and 2024 Field Performance

Get the 2024 performance data on security testing tools. We benchmarked Burp Suite, Nuclei, and custom fuzzers across 47 production domains in Nepal.

Jun 03, 2026
White Hat Hacking: Hard-Won Security Research and Data for 2024
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White Hat Hacking: Hard-Won Security Research and Data for 2024

Professional white hat hacking insights featuring 2024 bug bounty data, tool performance metrics, and technical vulnerability research methodologies.

Jun 02, 2026
Incident Response Tools: Pro Field Guide for 2024 Triage
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Incident Response Tools: Pro Field Guide for 2024 Triage

Master incident response tools with real-world data. We analyze KAPE, Velociraptor, and Timesketch based on 45+ enterprise breaches in 2023.

Jun 01, 2026
15 Best Pentest Tools for 2024: Data-Driven Practitioner Guide
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15 Best Pentest Tools for 2024: Data-Driven Practitioner Guide

Master the pentest tools used by senior researchers. Real-world performance data, costs ($449 Burp Pro), and 2024 workflows for high-impact bug hunting.

May 31, 2026
Network Penetration Testing: Real-World Tactics and Data for 2024
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Network Penetration Testing: Real-World Tactics and Data for 2024

Senior pentesters reveal network penetration testing data: 82% of AD environments fall in 14 mins. Learn manual tactics, tool costs, and bypass methods.

May 30, 2026
Network Security Monitoring Tools: 2024 Pentester Field Guide
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Network Security Monitoring Tools: 2024 Pentester Field Guide

Master network security monitoring tools with real-world data from White Hats Nepal. We analyze Zeek, Suricata, and ELK performance for elite hunting.

May 29, 2026
Cybersecurity Tools: A Pro Pentester's Guide to 2024 Tooling
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Cybersecurity Tools: A Pro Pentester's Guide to 2024 Tooling

Professional cybersecurity tools review with real pricing, performance data, and hands-on testing results from the White Hats Nepal research team.

May 28, 2026
Nmap Cheat Sheet: The Pro Pentester's Guide to Scanning
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Nmap Cheat Sheet: The Pro Pentester's Guide to Scanning

Master Nmap for bug bounties and red teaming. This cheat sheet covers advanced scan types, NSE scripts, and evasion for security professionals.

May 27, 2026
OAuth Misconfiguration Bug Bounty: Expert Exploitation Guide
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OAuth Misconfiguration Bug Bounty: Expert Exploitation Guide

Master OAuth misconfiguration bug bounty hunting. Learn to exploit redirect URI bypasses, CSRF, and account takeovers with this technical pentesting guide.

May 18, 2026
Prototype Pollution Exploitation: A Pentester's Practical Guide
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Prototype Pollution Exploitation: A Pentester's Practical Guide

Master prototype pollution exploitation with this technical guide. Learn to identify vulnerable sinks, chain gadgets for XSS/RCE, and secure Node.js apps.

May 18, 2026
IDOR Vulnerability Writeup: Exploiting Insecure Direct Object References
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IDOR Vulnerability Writeup: Exploiting Insecure Direct Object References

Master IDOR vulnerabilities with this expert writeup. Learn advanced bypass techniques, automation tools, and remediation strategies for modern web apps.

May 16, 2026
HTTP Request Smuggling Explained: A Pentester's Guide
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HTTP Request Smuggling Explained: A Pentester's Guide

Master HTTP request smuggling to bypass security controls and hijack sessions. Learn CL.TE and TE.CL techniques with practical exploitation examples.

May 15, 2026
API Pentesting Methodology: A Pro Security Testing Guide
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API Pentesting Methodology: A Pro Security Testing Guide

Master the API pentesting methodology with this technical guide. Learn how to find BOLA, Mass Assignment, and JWT flaws like a professional researcher.

May 14, 2026
XXE Attack Tutorial: A Practical Guide for Pentesters
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XXE Attack Tutorial: A Practical Guide for Pentesters

Learn how to exploit XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerabilities. This tutorial covers LFI, SSRF, Blind XXE, and OOB exfiltration for bug bounty hunters.

May 13, 2026
Directory Bruteforce Tools: Best Pointers for Pentesters
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Directory Bruteforce Tools: Best Pointers for Pentesters

Explore the top directory bruteforce tools like ffuf and Gobuster. Learn how to find hidden files and directories in professional security audits.

May 12, 2026
Pentest Checklist: A Pro's Guide to Systematic Security Testing
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Pentest Checklist: A Pro's Guide to Systematic Security Testing

Master your next engagement with this technical pentest checklist. From recon to post-exploitation, we cover the exact steps used by industry experts.

May 11, 2026
BloodHound Active Directory: Finding Hidden Attack Paths
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BloodHound Active Directory: Finding Hidden Attack Paths

Master BloodHound for Active Directory security. Learn how to map complex attack paths, identify privilege escalation risks, and secure your AD infrastructure.

May 10, 2026
Network Penetration Testing Methodology: A Pro Pentester's Guide
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Network Penetration Testing Methodology: A Pro Pentester's Guide

Master the network penetration testing methodology used by pros. Learn recon, scanning, exploitation, and lateral movement with this hands-on guide.

May 09, 2026
SSRF Vulnerability Example: A Pentester's Guide to Exploitation
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SSRF Vulnerability Example: A Pentester's Guide to Exploitation

Learn how SSRF works with this practical SSRF vulnerability example. Explore cloud metadata theft, internal port scanning, and bypass techniques for bug hunters.

May 08, 2026
Subdomain Enumeration Tools: A Pentester's Deep Dive
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Subdomain Enumeration Tools: A Pentester's Deep Dive

Master subdomain enumeration tools for bug bounties and red team ops. Discover practical techniques, powerful scripts, and essential strategies from a seasoned pentester.

May 07, 2026
Web Application Security Testing Guide: A Deep Dive for Pentesters
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Web Application Security Testing Guide: A Deep Dive for Pentesters

Master web application security testing with this practical guide. Learn methodologies, essential tools, and real-world techniques for bug bounty hunters and appsec engineers.

May 06, 2026
Windows Privilege Escalation Cheatsheet: Your Ultimate Guide for Pentesters
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Windows Privilege Escalation Cheatsheet: Your Ultimate Guide for Pentesters

Master Windows privilege escalation with this comprehensive cheatsheet. Learn common techniques, tools, and practical examples for red teamers and bug bounty hunters.

May 05, 2026
Hashcat Tutorial: Master Password Cracking with Hashcat
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Hashcat Tutorial: Master Password Cracking with Hashcat

Unlock the power of Hashcat for password cracking. This deep dive covers setup, attack modes, and advanced techniques for pentesters, red teamers, and bug bounty hunters.

May 04, 2026
Unmasking CSRF Attacks: A Pentester's Practical Guide
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Unmasking CSRF Attacks: A Pentester's Practical Guide

Dive deep into CSRF attacks, understand how they work, and learn practical detection and exploitation techniques for bug bounty hunters and pentesters.

May 03, 2026
Linux Privilege Escalation: A Pentester's Practical Guide
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Linux Privilege Escalation: A Pentester's Practical Guide

Master Linux privilege escalation techniques with this practical guide for pentesters. Learn hands-on methods, common vulnerabilities, and real-world scenarios to elevate privileges.

May 02, 2026
Active Directory Attack Techniques: A Pentester's Practical Guide
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Active Directory Attack Techniques: A Pentester's Practical Guide

Explore common Active Directory attack techniques used by red teamers and bug bounty hunters. Learn practical AD exploitation methods, tools, and real-world scenarios.

May 01, 2026
XSS Attack Example: A Deep Dive for Pentesters & Bug Bounty Hunters
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XSS Attack Example: A Deep Dive for Pentesters & Bug Bounty Hunters

Explore real-world XSS attack examples, from reflected to DOM-based. Learn how to find, exploit, and prevent Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities with practical, code-heavy insights for pentesters and bug bounty hunters.

Apr 30, 2026
Mimikatz Tutorial: A Deep Dive for Pentesters & Red Teamers
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Mimikatz Tutorial: A Deep Dive for Pentesters & Red Teamers

Master Mimikatz for penetration testing and red teaming. This comprehensive tutorial covers installation, credential dumping, DCSync attacks, and defense strategies. Practical code examples included.

Apr 29, 2026
Burp Suite Tutorial for Pentesters: Your Ultimate Guide
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Burp Suite Tutorial for Pentesters: Your Ultimate Guide

Master Burp Suite for web app security testing. This comprehensive tutorial covers setup, proxy, scanner, intruder, repeater, and more. Essential for bug bounty hunters and pentesters.

Apr 28, 2026
Bug Bounty for Beginners: Your First Steps to Finding Vulnerabilities
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Bug Bounty for Beginners: Your First Steps to Finding Vulnerabilities

Ready to start bug bounty hunting? This guide for beginners covers essential skills, tools, and strategies to find your first vulnerability and earn rewards. Practical tips from experienced pentesters.

Apr 27, 2026
Metasploit Tutorial for Pentesters: Your Ultimate Exploitation Guide
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Metasploit Tutorial for Pentesters: Your Ultimate Exploitation Guide

Master Metasploit with this hands-on tutorial. Learn setup, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation techniques for effective penetration testing and bug bounties.

Apr 26, 2026
HackTheBox CTF Walkthroughs: A Pentester's Practical Guide
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HackTheBox CTF Walkthroughs: A Pentester's Practical Guide

Master HackTheBox CTF walkthroughs with this expert guide. Learn practical techniques, tools, and strategies for penetration testing and bug bounty hunting.

Apr 25, 2026
Reverse Shell Cheatsheet: Your Ultimate Pentesting Guide
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Reverse Shell Cheatsheet: Your Ultimate Pentesting Guide

Master reverse shells with this ultimate cheatsheet for pentesters & bug bounty hunters. Get practical code examples, bypass techniques, and troubleshooting tips.

Apr 24, 2026
OWASP Top 10 Explained: A Pentester's Practical Guide
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OWASP Top 10 Explained: A Pentester's Practical Guide

Dive deep into the OWASP Top 10 with practical insights, real-world examples, and hands-on advice for bug bounty hunters, red teamers, and AppSec engineers. Master critical web security vulnerabilities.

Apr 23, 2026
Nmap Tutorial for Pentesters: Deep Dive into Network Scanning
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Nmap Tutorial for Pentesters: Deep Dive into Network Scanning

Master Nmap with this in-depth tutorial for pentesters, bug bounty hunters, and red teamers. Learn essential commands, advanced scripts, and practical scanning techniques.

Apr 22, 2026
Wireshark Tutorial for Pentesters: Deep Dive into Packet Analysis
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Wireshark Tutorial for Pentesters: Deep Dive into Packet Analysis

Master Wireshark for penetration testing and bug bounty hunting. This practical Wireshark tutorial covers installation, advanced filters, protocol analysis, and real-world scenarios for security research.

Apr 21, 2026
Kali Linux Commands for Pentesters & Bug Bounty Hunters
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Kali Linux Commands for Pentesters & Bug Bounty Hunters

Master essential Kali Linux commands for penetration testing, bug bounty hunting, and red teaming. Practical examples, powerful tools, and expert tips for security professionals.

Apr 20, 2026
SQL Injection Explained: A Deep Dive for Pentesters & Bug Bounty Hunters
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SQL Injection Explained: A Deep Dive for Pentesters & Bug Bounty Hunters

Uncover the dangers of SQL Injection. This practical guide for pentesters, red teamers, and bug bounty hunters breaks down common types, real-world attacks, and detection techniques. Learn to exploit and prevent SQLi.

Apr 19, 2026
Multiple Stored XSS and HTML Injection in
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Multiple Stored XSS and HTML Injection in

In part two of G Suite vulnerability discussion, I am writing about a simple but quite serious vulnerability in yet another part of G Suite Applicatio...

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RCE In AddThis
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RCE In AddThis

This vulnerability has been fixed as of July 20, 2016 and is shared with consent from the vendor.If you wish to share the information provided in the...

2017
PornHub: Email Confirmation Bypass
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PornHub: Email Confirmation Bypass

Reporter : Vaxo Dai (@___0x00)After signing up client needs to verify his email address to further use but the confirmation can be bypassed and can pu...

2017
Reading Uber’s Internal Emails [Uber Bug Bounty
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Reading Uber’s Internal Emails [Uber Bug Bounty

After recent finding about one of the Uber’s subdomain takeover was publicly disclosed, I looked into Uber to find similar bugs. One of my colle...

2017
How I snooped into your private Slack messages
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How I snooped into your private Slack messages

When researching about MX records of slack.com, I noticed that they used a 3rd party email service. In that service, however slack.com was already cla...

2017
Bypassing Ebay XSS Protection to launch XSS by
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Bypassing Ebay XSS Protection to launch XSS by

This is a small proof of concept regarding “Reflective Cross-Site Scripting [ R-XSS ]” which I had found on Ebay. I am not an active parti...

2017
I got emails - G Suite Vulnerability
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I got emails - G Suite Vulnerability

After recent finding about Uber and SendGrid bug, I decided to check other third party applications that were also used for similar cases. During the ...

2017
This domain is my domain - G Suite A record
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This domain is my domain - G Suite A record

In part two of G Suite vulnerability discussion, I am writing about a simple but quite serious vulnerability in yet another part of G Suite Applicatio...

2017