If you’re learning web app pentesting or working your way into bug bounty, WordPress is one of the richest hunting grounds you can practice on. Tens of thousands of plugins, a massive historical CVE database, and most vulnerabilities are still reachable against old plugin versions you can download and install yourself. The problem is getting…
We discovered a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) → Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress plugin WP Airbnb Review Slider (versions < 4.3). The issue allowed attacker-controlled HTTP responses to be fetched and stored by the plugin, resulting in persistent XSS in admin and front-end contexts. The issue has been responsibly disclosed and patched…
Penetration testing of Large Language Models (LLMs) refers to deliberately probing and exploiting them to uncover vulnerabilities much like traditional pen testing, but focused on how malicious user inputs or content manipulations can cause dangerous or unintended behaviors. AI security testing is a specialized discipline that targets large language models and addresses the unique risks…
When most people start their journey into blue teaming and SoC Analyst roles (defensive work) they gravitate toward blue team certifications. That makes sense on the surface. After all, if you want to defend against attacks, shouldn’t you study how to detect them? Well… yes and no. Blue team certs like Security+, CySA+, or even…
Web application penetration testing often involves tedious and repetitive actions especially when dealing with login sequences, CSRF tokens, and dynamic sessions. Enter macros in BurpSuite, a powerful feature that lets you automate these repetitive tasks and enable automated testing, improving efficiency and consistency. If you’ve ever wondered why your Burp Intruder attacks fail after a…
In web application security testing you sometimes come across web applications which require the use of upstream proxy to function properly. This can be because its an internal application or just has some funny setup which means if you send the requests to burp the application completely breaks. In this guide, you’ll learn not only…
In a world where cyberattacks grow more sophisticated by the day, businesses and governments alike are turning to one powerful weapon: threat intelligence. But what is threat intelligence, really? At its core, threat intelligence refers to the collection, analysis, and application of information about potential or active cyber threats. It’s not just data it’s actionable…
The short answer? No, cybersecurity is not an entry level field. Despite what flashy online ads and social media influencers may suggest, getting into cybersecurity isn’t as simple as taking one course and landing a job. It’s a deep, complex, and high-responsibility domain that typically requires foundational skills in IT, networking, and systems administration skills…
The short answer? It can be challenging, but it’s absolutely learnable especially with the right mindset, resources, and persistence. Like any technical field, cybersecurity has its learning curve, but it’s not an impossible mountain to climb. In fact, thousands of people from all backgrounds have successfully broken into cybersecurity. Some started with tech degrees. Others…