The Ultimate Linux Command Cheat Sheet for Data Engineers and Analysts – DEV Community

Mastering Linux commands is more than just a technical skill—it’s a force multiplier. With a few keystrokes, you can diagnose memory issues, parse millions of lines of logs, schedule ETL jobs, secure connections to remote servers, and compress terabytes of data for transfer.

FBI shares massive list of 42,000 LabHost phishing domains

Although the LabHost operation is no longer active and the shared 42,000 domains are not likely currently used in malicious operations, there’s still significant value for cybersecurity firms and defenders.

GoSearch: Open-source OSINT tool for uncovering digital footprints – Help Net Security

GoSearch incorporates data from Hudson Rock’s Cybercrime Database, offering detailed insights into potential cybercrime connections. It also draws from BreachDirectory.org and ProxyNova databases, providing extensive access to breached data, including plain-text and hashed passwords associated with usernames. For investigators who need reliable results without unnecessary complexity, GoSearch fits the bill.

What Are Virtual Machines, and How Do They Work?

A virtual machine (VM) is a software-based emulation of a computer. A program called a hypervisor runs on your computer. It allows you to create virtual machines–virtual computers—and configure them with an amount of RAM, hard drive space, CPU cores, and other details that would normally be provisioned in hardware. Once you’ve configured your VM, you can turn it on and install an operating system.

Misconfig Mapper: Open-source tool to uncover security misconfigurations – Help Net Security

Misconfig Mapper is an open-source CLI tool built in Golang that discovers and enumerates instances of services used within your organization. It performs large-scale detection and misconfiguration assessments, leveraging customizable templates with detection and misconfiguration fingerprints to identify potential security risks in widely used third-party software and services.

OSINT Framework

Here is a useful collection of OSINT tools for CTFs and PenTesting. http://eastalcyber.com/MiscApps/CTF/osint/

I Started Playing CTFs and They Are My New Hobby

At its core, a CTF is both a learning tool and a game, making it a fun and interactive way to dive into cybersecurity, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional. CTFs usually come in three categories: Jeopardy-style, Attack-defense, and Mixed or King of the Hill.

The Best Free Apps to Replace Your Microsoft 365 and Adobe Subscriptions

With more and more big name applications moving towards subscription plans, they are becoming less affordable for individuals and small businesses. Open source applications can often fill the needs for…

How To Find Listening Ports With Netstat and PowerShell

The netstat command in Windows is a useful tool for IT and Cyber professionals for tracing connections to computers. https://mshub.co.uk/find-listening-ports-netstat-and-powershell/#:~:text=To%20narrow%20down%20the%20output,often%20more%20useful%20for%20analysis.

What happens when Windows goes into sleep mode?

When you have to take a short break while working, you don’t have to shut your computer down completely; instead, put it to sleep and quickly get on with it after the break.