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Hacking WPA2 WiFi Networks

By Kalyani Rajalingham 09/11/2020 Tutorials

Whatever the reason for wanting to hack a wifi network, it is nonetheless doable. In fact, it’s become child’s play these days. First, let’s install aircrack-ng sudo apt-get install aircrack-ng Next, we need to put our wireless card into monitor mode. Monitor mode permits you to listen to other wirel…

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Bruteforcing Emails Using a Simple Python Script

By Kalyani Rajalingham 29/05/2020 Tutorials

Brute forcing is an essential part of hacking – it is the last resort, it offers hope and sometimes, it just works! Have you ever wanted to code a small script that would bruteforce email servers for you? It is imperative to remember that our brute forcing efforts are only as great as our password l…

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How to Bruteforce a Hash from Windows Hash File in Python

By Kalyani Rajalingham 23/05/2020 Tutorials

Passwords are stored as hashes and as such even if a hacker breaks into and steals a database, every password will be in the form of a hash, which is not reversible. Hashes may not be reversed, but they definitely can be brute forced! Hashes can be brute forced using packages on GitHub like the…

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Tangram Is an Interesting Linux Web Browser

Discover Tangram, the innovative Linux web browser that combines speed and efficiency for a seamless browsing experience. Explore its unique features today!

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How to Verify Debian and Ubuntu Packages Using MD5 Checksums

Discover the essential steps to verify Debian and Ubuntu packages with MD5 checksums. Enhance your system's security and integrity with our expert guide

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Oracle Brings Its Version of Leapp In-Place Upgrade Tool to OpenELA

Discover how Oracle's new Leapp In-Place Upgrade Tool enhances OpenELA, streamlining your upgrade process with efficiency and reliability.

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How to Install Apache Kafka on Ubuntu 24.04

Learn how to install Apache Kafka on Ubuntu 24.04 with our step-by-step guide. Simplify your setup and start streaming data efficiently today.

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openSUSE’s Agama Installer Lands with Enhanced Web UI

Discover the new Agama Installer for openSUSE, featuring an enhanced web UI that simplifies installation and improves user experience. Explore the updates now!

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GStreamer 1.26: Improved hardware efficiency, the MPEG-5 LCEVC codec, and more

We focused our attention on three key areas: efficient use of hardware, the MPEG-5 LCEVC codec, and improving the support for analytics and machine learning.

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ArcoLinux Sails Into the Sunset

Another small but well-maintained distro with a dedicated following reaches the end of the trail.

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Mail Notification Tools: 7 Best Free and Open Source Software

Email is arguably one of the most popular and useful functions of a Linux system. Fortunately, there is a wide selection of free email software available on the Linux platform which is stable, feature laden, and ideal for personal and business environments.

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ArcoLinux Project Winds Down

ArcoLinux announces its closure, transitioning users to Arch + Chaotic-AUR while keeping tools, code, and tutorials online for the future.

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Periodic Table Tools: 5 Best Free and Open Source Linux Tools

The periodic table is a masterpiece of organised chemical information

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