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Practical security research, self-hosting guides and lessons from Karl Machleidt’s homelab.

Prompt Engineering: Making AI Work for You

Hey There! Welcome Back! Wow, it’s been a while, huh? I tried to spend less time in the tech world, but, you know how it goes… to really avoid doing tech…

Securing Your Debian Server

Hey there, server samurais and cyber sentinels! Ready to transform your Debian server into an impregnable fortress? Whether you’re a seasoned sysadmin or…

YOURLS: The Ultimate Weapon Against Long URLs

Introduction Let’s face it: long URLs are the bane of the internet. They’re unsightly, cumbersome, and frankly, nobody enjoys dealing with them. Every…

Certsplotting: Elevating Intelligence – Part 2

Welcome back to the second installment of our exploration into Certspotter and the world of passive reconnaissance. In Part 1, we laid the groundwork for…

Node-RED, building Nmap as a Service

Introduction In the realm of cybersecurity, automation is not just a convenience but a necessity. Having a tool that can effortlessly construct endpoints…

AdGuard Home for security and blocking ads

Introduction In today’s digital age, the internet is saturated with advertisements and trackers, leading to slower browsing speeds and potential security…

Unveiling HTML and SVG Smuggling

Welcome to the world of cybersecurity, where adversaries are always one step ahead, cooking up new ways to slip past our defenses. One technique that’s been…