Another day. Another hack. Will they ever learn?

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#260: Will They Never Learn?

In this ethical lab demo, David Bombal and Kyle Winters connect Claude (LLM) to Metasploit through an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to automate real attacks. Watch AI perform recon, generate a risk report, and execute VSFTPD backdoor, EternalBlue (SMBv1), and UnrealIRCD—dropping benign files on Linux and Windows with simple prompts.

Educational use only on intentionally vulnerable VMs. Do not attack systems you don’t own or lack permission to test.

What you’ll see
• How MCP bridges an AI to real tools (Metasploit RPC)
• AI-driven scanning + auto security report (services, versions, risks)
• Prompted exploits: VSFTPD, EternalBlue, UnrealIRCD
• Why this lowers barriers for red teams—and what blue teams should do

// Sponsored SEGMENT // 
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 // Kyle Winters SOCIAL // 
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// Websites REFERENCE // 
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Cisco U.: https://u.cisco.com?ccid=cisco-u&dtid... 

 // Video REFERENCE // 
MCP Demo using Pythong:     • MCP Demo using Python, AI and a self heali...   
Brute Force SSH:     • Brute Force SSH & Build a Honeypot Now (Hy...   
Hacking LLMs:     • Hacking LLMs Demo and Tutorial (Explore AI...   

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// Menu // 
0:00 - Coming up 
0:58 - Disclaimer 
01:00 - Introducing Metasploit MCP Server (by GH05TCREW) 
03:01 - Metasploit MCP Demo 1 
05:12 - Metasploit MCP Demo 2 
10:59 - Metasploit MCP Demo 3 
16:18 - Metasploit MCP Demo 4 
19:15 - Metasploit MCP Demo 5 
21:45 - How AI is changing cybersecurity 
23:07 - Metasploit MCP Demo 5 continued 
26:51 - Metasploit MCP server summary 
28:00 - Conclusion 

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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. 

#509: AI + Metasploit = Terrifyingly Easy Hacking is here (demo)

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In this 2025 deep-dive, David Bombal sits down with John Hammond to map the real state of hacking: classic ransomware/infostealers meet AI-assisted malware (including code that leverages LLMs). We unpack the ClickFix and FileFix social-engineering patterns, fake CAPTCHA and “save/upload” flows that trick users into running payloads, and the practical Windows mitigations (policy/registry ideas) you should know.

John shares why he estimates 20–30% of attacks now have some AI touch, how social engineering scales, and where defenders can push back. For your career, he argues opportunities are expanding: use CTFs, show your work on GitHub/video, and consider OSCP for signaling. He also introduces Just Hacking Training (JHT), handson hack-alongs, archived CTFs, free upskill challenges, and pay-what-you-want courses with industry all-stars.

What you’ll learn:
• How ClickFix/FileFix actually trick users
• Realistic mitigation tactics you can apply
• The current role of AI in malware
• Career roadmap: CTFs → OSCP → portfolio
• Where to get hands-on: JHT resources

// John Hammond’s SOCIALS //
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Discord:    / discord  
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Just Hacking Training:  https://www.justhacking.com/
ClickFix Website:  https://clickfix-wiki.github.io/

// YouTube video REFERENCE //
Linux got hacked with this AI Image:     • Linux got Hacked with this AI image!  
Hackers trick everyone to run malware (FileFix):     • hackers trick everyone to run malware (Fil...  
OSINT Tools to track you down:     • OSINT tools to track you down. You cannot ...  


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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up 
0:58 - Intro & Current State of Hacking 
03:42 - Brilliant Advert 
05:14 - The Wave of AI Attacks 
07:43 - Click(Fix) Hack 
10:10 - FileFix: The Future Hacks 
11:14 - Current Affairs & Social Engineering 
15:17 - Raising Awareness 
19:18 - Security Research 
20:51 - Is There a Future for Younger People in This Industry? 
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24:11 - Recommended Certifications 
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31:12 - Outro

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#510: 20–30% Of Attacks Use AI: John Hammond details today’s hybrid attacks

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At Black Hat, David Bombal sits down with OSINT pro Mishaal Khan to unpack anti-OSINT, practical steps to regain privacy without pricey services. Mishaal demos his free OperationPrivacy dashboard (400+ actions, 3 tiers: Conscious → Serious → Ghost) and shows how to:
• Freeze credit & use free monitoring
• Opt out of 100+ data brokers (Spokeo, Intelius, LexisNexis, more)
• Blur your home on Google/Bing/Apple Maps + real-world deterrents
• Claim critical accounts (IRS/DMV/USPS/UPS) and your domain
• Nudge page-one results with harmless decoys
• File copyright takedowns (Instagram/Google, etc.)

US-centric but widely applicable. DIY, trackable, and truthful about the time it takes.

//  Mishaal Kahn’s SOCIALS //
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Website:  https://www.mishaalkhan.com/
Tool created:  https://www.operationprivacy.com/

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0:00 – Coming Up
01:31 – Sponsored by ProtonPass
03:00 – Introduction
05:44 – Operation Privacy Demo
07:49 – How to Freeze Your Credit
08:41 – Credit Monitoring Explained
09:19 – Managing Subscriptions
10:13 – Data Removal (Outbound Requests)
12:40 – Should You Use Automatic Removal?
14:03 – Protecting Your Privacy
15:41 – Why Privacy Takes Time
17:46 – Planting Your Privacy Flag
19:56 – Ghost Mode & SOE Manipulation
22:47 – Getting Content Removal Forms
23:40 – Taking a Holistic Approach to Privacy
25:08 – Final Thoughts / Outro 

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#511: Becoming a Ghost Online: 3 Privacy Levels

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Quantum computing isn’t a far-off sci-fi threat. In a hybrid model (CPU + GPU + quantum), it could land within ~3 years—and that’s enough to break today’s
asymmetric cryptography (RSA/ECC/PKI) used for TLS/HTTPS and VPN key exchange via Shor’s algorithm. Result? Session keys exposed, mass decryption possible, and a risky “post-quantum gap” before new hardware/software are widely deployed.

In this frank discussion, OTW joins David Bombal to explain:
• Why asymmetric key exchange is the weak link for TLS/VPNs
• How hybrid quantum + CUDA-Q accelerates timelines
• Nation-states’ “collect now, decrypt later” strategy
• The painful window before post-quantum cryptography (PQC) rolls out
• Risks of client-side scanning and on-device AI
• NSA backdoors, PGP/Phil Zimmermann, and the San Bernardino iPhone case

// Occupy The Web SOCIAL //  
X:   / three_cube    
Website:  https://hackers-arise.net/ 

// Occupy The Web Books //  

Linux Basics for Hackers 2nd Ed 
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Linux Basics for Hackers: 
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Getting Started Becoming a Master Hacker 
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UK:   https://amzn.to/43JG2iA  

Network Basics for hackers: 
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UK:   https://amzn.to/4aInbGK  

// OTW Discount //  
Use the code BOMBAL to get a 20% discount off anything from OTW's website: https://hackers-arise.net/ 

// Playlists REFERENCE // 
Linux Basics for Hackers:      • Linux for Hackers Tutorial (And Free Courses)   

Mr Robot:     • Hack like Mr Robot // WiFi, Bluetooth and ...   

Hackers Arise / Occupy the Web Hacks:     • Hacking Tools (with demos) that you need t...   

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   • Will this Tiny Chip Change EVERYTHING in Q...   

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// MENU // 
0:00 - Coming Up 
01:00 - Intro 
01:49 - OTW's Books 
02:46 - Brilliant Advert 
04:01 - Encryption and Apple Backdoors 
05:12 - Nation-states Racing for Quantum Computing 
08:35 - Jensen Huang's Hybrid Quantum Computer 
10:57 - The Threat of National Agencies 
12:10 - China Collecting Encrypted Data 
13:56 - Post-Quantum Cryptography 
17:58 - The NSA Collecting Data 
19:21 - The NSA and Encryption 
24:40 - Concerns Against Cryptography 
28:09 - Client-Side Scanning 
30:46 - Should you Run AI on your Devices? 
34:56 - NVIDIA's Role on Cryptography 
37:37 - Conclusion 

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#512: All Encryption Hacked in 3 Years?

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Choppy Zoom calls? Random outages? In this demo with David Bombal and Juniper Networks, you’ll see AI that actually helps: a tunnel-free setup for faster failover and a natural-language chatbot that pinpoints the real issue, client, Wi-Fi, switch, WAN, or cloud—and auto-captures the packets you need.

We also show simple security defaults (deny-by-default) and why double-encrypting traffic can slow you down.
What you’ll learn:
Why “old-school VPN tunnels” add overhead—and how tunnel-free can speed things up
How a chatbot (Marvis) finds root causes and triggers packet captures at the moment of failure
Easy checks for Zoom/Teams quality (latency, jitter, loss) and what to do when it’s not “the Wi-Fi”
Off-hours synthetic tests that catch issues before your day starts

Practical security: sensible defaults and where SASE fits if you want it

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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
01:52 - Introductions
03:28 - What is Mist and SDWAN?
06:23 - Advantages of not using IPsec
12:00 - Mist demo // Dashboard walkthrough
12:49 - Story time
13:58 - Dashboard walkthrough continued
14:49 - Agentic AI in Mist
18:46 - Marvis AI demo & explained
27:42 - Troubleshooting network issues
30:35 - Troubleshooting issues with Marvis demo
36:23 - Troubleshooting something in the cloud
40:22 - Monitoring applications
41:37 - Addressing security concerns
46:42 - Conclusion

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#513: Is your WiFi or Internet slow? This can fix it.

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Want a “hacker” laptop without wasting cash? In this candid breakdown with OTW, we cut through the hype and show you what actually matters for learning pentesting in 2025: prioritising RAM over flashy GPUs, picking VMware (free for personal use) for reliable labs, using refurbs/minis/Raspberry Pi, and planning for where wireless
hacking is going (Bluetooth/BLE/Zigbee) — not just Wi-Fi. We also cover AMD vs Intel vs Apple M-chips/ARM for Linux VMs, when cloud cracking makes sense, and why daily practice beats buying gadgets.
Highlights:
• Best beginner specs (RAM first, SSD nice, storage ≠ speed)
• VMware vs VirtualBox for home labs
• AMD/Intel vs Apple M-chips/ARM for Kali/Parrot VMs
• Alpha adapters & aircrack-ng compatibility; Nordic nRF52 for BLE
• Budget path: used/refurb, mini-PCs, Pi, phone/cloud labs (HTB/THM)
• The 80/20 rule of hacking: skills are greater than gear

If you’re delaying until you can afford a $2 – 3k laptop, don’t. Start now, learn daily, and upgrade later.

// Occupy The Web SOCIAL //
X:   / three_cube    
Website:  https://hackers-arise.net/ 

// Occupy The Web Books //  
Linux Basics for Hackers 2nd Ed 
US:  https://amzn.to/3TscpxY 
UK:  https://amzn.to/45XaF7j 

Linux Basics for Hackers: 
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UK:   https://amzn.to/43PHFev  

Getting Started Becoming a Master Hacker 
US: https://amzn.to/4bmGqX2 
UK:   https://amzn.to/43JG2iA   

Network Basics for hackers: 
US:  https://amzn.to/3yeYVyb 
UK:   https://amzn.to/4aInbGK  

// OTW Discount //  
Use the code BOMBAL to get a 20% discount off anything from OTW's website: https://hackers-arise.net/ 

// Playlists REFERENCE // 
Linux Basics for Hackers:      • Linux for Hackers Tutorial (And Free Courses)   
Mr Robot:     • Hack like Mr Robot // WiFi, Bluetooth and ...   
Hackers Arise / Occupy the Web Hacks:     • Hacking Tools (with demos) that you need t...   

// David's SOCIAL //
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// MY STUFF // 
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// MENU // 
0:00 - Coming up 
01:21 - Proton VPN sponsored segment 
03:16 - Get started and start learning 
08:39 - Computer specs: CPU, GPU, RAM & Hard drives 
16:46 - Time vs Money 
17:58 - Virtual machines 
19:15 - Computer specs overview 
22:17 - Wi-Fi adaptors for Wi-Fi hacking 
24:17 - Bluetooth dongles for Bluetooth hacking 
26:57 - "80% Person & 20% Machine" 
29:17 - Do you need hacking gadgets? 
31:57 - Apple vs Intel vs AMD 
35:53 - Learn hacking with a smartphone 
37:01 - Learn hacking with a Raspberry Pi 
39:32 - Kali Linux vs ParrotOS (Which OS to use?)
40:58 - The problem with Chromebooks 
42:02 - Using Hack The Box/TryHackMe // Conclusion 

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#hacking #laptop #vm

#514: Why People Buy the WRONG Laptops for Hacking

Big thanks to ‪@radware‬  for sponsoring this video. 
 
// Pascal Geenens’ SOCIAL // 
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Website:  https://www.radware.com/ 

// Report REFERENCE //
Internet of Agents:  The Next Threat Surface:  https://www.radware.com/pleaseregiste...
ShadowLeak:  https://www.radware.com/blog/threat-i...

// David's SOCIAL //
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
0:45 - Intro
01:15 - Pascals Take on AI and Cybersecurity
05:15 - Security First AI Implementation
06:49 - How Hackers use AI
11:10 - What is an Internet of Agents?
15:43 - The Security Threat of Internet Agents
20:08 - Prompt Injection
26:26 - Indirect Prompt Injection
31:51 - How Hackers can Find your Information
39:46 - What is Vibe Hacking?
43:22 - How to Fight Against Vibe Hacking?
44:46 - Can Young People get into Cyber?
46:50 - Malicious GPTs (Xanthorox)
51:20 - How to Protect yourself (Xbow)
57:31 - Radware's Solution
01:00:12 - Conclusion

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#agenticai #radware #llm

#515: Phishing the AI: Zero-Click NIGHTMARE

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In this interview from Black Hat 2025, David Bombal sits down with two cybersecurity legends: David Cowen (Digital Forensics Expert) and Evan Anderson (Red Team Operator and Tool Builder). They give an unfiltered look at the real world of hacking, forensics, and career-building in cybersecurity.

What we'll cover:
• How the SolarWinds hack was discovered with never-before-heard forensics insight
• Real-world red teaming using HVAC exploits, USB pivots, and AWS chaos
• The Oculus vs. Carmack lawsuit story from the expert who worked the case
• How to start your career in cybersecurity, even without a degree
• What the CCDC program is and why it leads to 3 job offers instantly
• How AI is changing the game for hackers and defenders alike

// David Cowen’s SOCIALS //
SANS Profile:  https://www.sans.org/profiles/david-c...
LinkedIn:    / dcowen  
X:    / dcowen  

// Evan Anderson SOCIALS // 
Offensive Context:  https://blog.offensivecontext.com/aut...
LinkedIn:    / syndrowm  
GitHub:  https://github.com/syndrowm

// Website REFERENCE //
https://www.nationalccdc.org/
https://www.sans.org/emea
https://ctftime.org/
https://www.uscyberpatriot.org/

// YouTube Channel REFERENCE //
13Cubed:     / @13cubed  

// David Cowen’s Books REFERENCE //
Computer Forensics:  
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Hacking Exposed Computer Forensics: Secrets and Solutions
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#516: He Saved The DOOM Creator

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02:49 - OTW Shares a Cool Tool 
05:11 - Why This Tool is Powerful 
06:45 - Latest Hacking Trends 
09:59 - Who Should Use This Tool (and When) 
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22:06 - Tracing the Hacker’s Footsteps 
23:11 - The Case of the Husband Who Hacked His Wife 
24:31 - Are You Being Hacked by the CIA? 
25:31 - The Attacker’s Go-To Move 
26:25 - Understanding the Windows Registry 
29:55 - Investigating Scheduled Tasks 
30:48 - Common Hacker Techniques 
32:11 - Checking the Processes Running on Your System 
33:48 - Is Chrome Malicious? 
35:05 - Why Most Home Users Get Hacked 
36:16 - Should You Rely on Anti-Virus? 
37:48 - Windows vs Mac: Which Gets Hacked More? 
38:30 - Getting Hacked Through a Friend’s Link 
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39:34 - Outro & Conclusion 

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#517: Have you been hacked? Advanced detection method

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