Understanding vulnerabilities and exploits is crucial for anyone interested in cybersecurity. Let’s learn what they are. What Are Vulnerabilities? A vulnerability is a flaw in software or hardware that attackers can exploit. These flaws can range from weak passwords to outdated software. For example, if you use default credentials when setting up a web server, […]
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Wireshark is an open-source tool widely regarded as the gold standard for network packet analysis. It allows you to capture live network traffic or inspect pre-recorded capture files, breaking down the data into individual packets for detailed examination. You can use Wireshark in scenarios like troubleshooting network performance issues (for example, slow connections or dropped […]
The RSA algorithm was introduced in 1978 in the seminal paper, “A Method for Obtaining Digital Signatures and Public-Key Cryptosystems”. Over the decades, as RSA became integral to secure communications, various vulnerabilities and attacks have emerged, underscoring the importance of understanding and implementing RSA correctly. This handbook will help you understand the internal workings of […]
Cloud platforms and infrastructure allow you to easily deploy and host backend services and applications. In this article, you’ll learn how to run a Node.js/Express application away from the confines of your local personal computer to make it accessible globally on the cloud. We’ll use Amazon Web Services to do this. But before we get […]
Are you ready to transform your web development skills by building a complex, real-world application? We just posted a course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that will teach you how to use Laravel and MongoDB to create a full stack Instagram clone. I created this course myself. I’ll teach you how to code a feature-rich […]