This is your path to becoming a master hacker. From zero to getting the skills you need to be successful.

// MENU //
00:00 - Coming up
00:43 - Top skills for hacking
01:34 - The Hacker Mindset
01:49 - Analytical/Problem Solving Skills // Be creative
05:34 - Persistence // Never give up
08:50 - CompTIA A+ and basic computer skills
09:21 - Networking skills // CompTIA Network+ and virtualisation
09:47 - Linux // CompTIA Linux+
10:18 - Virtualization
12:02 - Basic Wireshark knowledge // Practical Packet Analysis
13:48 - Security concepts and technologies // CompTIA Security+ and Hackers-Arise Security+ Training
15:48 - Scripting skills // Python and GO
17:40 - Database skills // SQL injection
19:04 - Web application skills 
19:57 - Forensics background // Understanding what you leave behind
21:28 - Learn more on Hackers-Arise.com
22:35 - Cryptography skills
23:42 - Conclusion

// Videos mentioned //
Top hacking books: https://youtu.be/trPJaCGBbKU
Wireshark with Chris Greer: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Vickie Li Bug Bounty Bootcamp: https://youtu.be/QqrK294l_oI

// BOOKS //
- Linux basics for hackers by Occupy the Web: https://amzn.to/3A2oJM1
- Gray Hat Hacking Sixth Edition, The Ethical Hacker’s Handbook by Various Authors: https://amzn.to/3TkI0Pr
- This is how they tell me the world ends by Nicole Perlroth: https://amzn.to/3NWj3st
- Hands on Hacking by Matthew Hickey and Jennifer Arcuri: https://amzn.to/3WImAia
- Penetration Testing by Georgia Weidman: https://amzn.to/3UL1i1D
- The Science of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy (social engineering): https://amzn.to/3UssbaM
- Getting started becoming a master hacker by Occupy the Web: https://amzn.to/3EmguNa
- Black Hat Python by Justin Seitz and Tim Arnold: https://amzn.to/3yQIdTD
- Hacking Connected Cars by Alissa Knight: https://amzn.to/3G5cRN5
- Hacking: The Art of Exploitation by Jon Erickson: https://amzn.to/3ElVhTI
- The Pentester Blueprint by Phillip L. Wylie and Kim Crawley: https://amzn.to/3WIoGP4
- Hacking API’s by Corey J.Ball: https://amzn.to/3EfXDT5
- Bug Bounty Bootcamp by Vickie Li: https://amzn.to/3GlG8U3
- Network basics for hackers by Occupy the Web (coming in 2023)

// David's SOCIAL //
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// Occupy The Web's SOCIAL //
Twitter: https://twitter.com/three_cube

// OTW Security+ //
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// OTW classes //
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// Occupy The Web Website / Hackers Arise Website //
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OTW Mr Robot series: https://www.hackers-arise.com/mr-robot

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#409: 2023 Path to Master Hacker

Big thank you to ThreatLocker for sponsoring this video and my trip to ZTW25. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link:  https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal

// Rob Allen’s SOCIAL //
LinkedIn:    / threatlockerrob  
X:  https://x.com/threatlockerrob

// YouTube video REFERENCE //
Can this mind blowing Reverse Shell Attack be stopped?:     • Can this Mind Blowing 🤯 Reverse Shell...  

// David's SOCIAL // 
Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
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// MY STUFF //
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// SPONSORS // 
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
0:44 - Intro
0:55 - Stopping Jackoby's Hack
02:10 - Threatlocker VS Traditional Solutions
03:33 - Deny By Default, Permit By Exception
05:06 - Ransomware Deployment Protocol (RDP)
06:58 - Are Organisations Safe?
10:31 - Allowlisting
11:48 - What is 'Ringfencing'?
13:20 - What is 'Network Control'?
16:44 - What About Cloud Security?
19:48 - Rob's Opinion on AI
22:33 - Threatlocker's Growth
24:51 - Conclusion

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#494: Trust No One by default!

Big thank you to ThreatLocker for sponsoring my trip to ZTW25 and also for sponsoring this video.  To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link:  https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal

// Luke Lafreniere’s SOCIAL //
YouTube:     / lukelafreniere  
YouTube:    / @linustechtips  
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X:  https://x.com/luke_iafr

// David's SOCIAL // 
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// MY STUFF // 
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// SPONSORS // 
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
0:36 - Luke from Linus Tech Tips irl
01:00 - Thoughts on the Rubber Ducky
02:48 - Thoughts on the O.MG cable
03:23 - The Linus Tech Tips breach // Using ThreatLocker as a solution
04:24 - Threat levels for the company
07:22 - Securing a growing company
10:41 - Conclusion

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#495: Linus Tech Tips Cybersecurity?

Big thank you to ThreatLocker for sponsoring my trip to ZTW25 and also for sponsoring this video.  To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link:  https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal

// Danny Jenkin’s SOCIAL //
X:  https://x.com/threatlocker
LinkedIn:    / dannyjenkinscyber  

// David's SOCIAL // 
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// MY STUFF //
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// SPONSORS // 
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// MENU //
0:00 - Languages the ThreatLocker CEO can code in // Being a CEO that is technical
02:04 - How Danny became CEO // The backstory of Danny Jenkins, CEO & Co-Founder of ThreatLocker
08:37 - Being a technical CEO
10:28 - Having a team that is dedicated
13:23 - The importance of being technical and understanding every department
14:21 - Lessons learnt and advices
17:30 - Long-term vision for ThreatLocker
18:30 - What lead to starting ThreatLocker
19:59 - New releases from ThreatLocker
21:18 - Thoughts on AI // The influence of AI in cyber attacks
24:35 - Conclusion

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#496: Left school at 15 ... hacks and creates $$$ Billion dollar Cybersecurity company

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// GIVE AWAY//
Gerald is giving away 10 seats in the Simply Cyber Academy GRC Analyst Master Class (Value: $149) to 10 lucky David Bombal viewers.  To enter the giveaway go here: https://gleam.io/VVK24/simply-cyber-g...

// DISCOUNT //
To get 10% discount on Simply Cyber Academy GRC Analyst Master Class go here: https://simplycyber.io/grc use the following discount code BOMBAL10 

// Gerald Auger’s SOCIAL //
YouTube:     / @simplycyber  
Website:  https://www.simplycyber.io
X:  https://x.com/gerald_auger
LinkedIn:    / geraldauger  
Discord:  https://simplycyber.io/discord

// Daily Cyber Threat Live Stream REFERENCE //
   / geraldauger  

// David's SOCIAL // 
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// SPONSORS // 
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
0:53 - What is GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance)? // GRC explained
04:42 - Businesses taking cyber security more seriously in 2025
07:21 - Is GRC a good career path?
09:58 - Cyber security careers are vast: pick your path
14:49 - Introverts can be successful in GRC
15:47 - GRC for the younger generation // The importance of networking with people
17:57 - Simply Cyber livestreams, live podcasts and discord community
19:17 - How to get started in GRC
20:35 - GRC Analyst Master Class
21:30 - How to get started in GRC (continued)
22:51 - Course giveaway and discount
23:42 - Simply Cyber Daily Cyber Threat Brief
26:51 - Conclusion

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#497: Want to break into Cybersecurity? This is where the most jobs are at!

Big thanks to Radware for sponsoring this video and sharing technical insights with us!

// Radware reports REFERENCE //
Executive Summary: https://davidbombal.wiki/2025threats
2025 Global Threat Analysis Report: https://davidbombal.wiki/2025threatsu...

// Pascal Geenens’ SOCIAL //
LinkedIn:    / geenensp  
Website:  https://www.radware.com/

// Radware SOCIAL //
YouTube:    / radwareinc  
Webinars: https://www.radware.com/newsroom/events/
LinkedIn   / radware  

// David's SOCIAL // 
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
01:03 - Intro
01:40 - What are the Reports About?
06:59 - Hacktivists (Dark Storm Team)
10:19 - DDos For Hire (Telegram)
13:24 - Check-Host.net
14:27 - Dienet
19:44 - How to Bring Down a Website
21:46 - DNS DDoS Attacks
26:28 - HTTP/2
29:22 - Botnet Capability
31:51 - Noname057
35:09 - Home Routers (TRS-069)
39:05 - Bullet Proof Cloud Services
45:13 - Vulnerable IoT
49:04 - Shodan (IoT Search Engine)
50:07 - Downloading Threats
52:45 - Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
57:15 - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
01:06:49 - The Fight Against Bad AI
01:08:49 - How to Protect Yourself
01:14:52 - What is Radware?
01:16:00 - The Struggle of Downloading Models
01:20:06 - Should AI Keep your Data?
01:22:01 Connect with Pascal
01:22:36 - Conclusion

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#498: DDoS Attacks (HTTP/2, DNS, Hacktivist) // Real World Technical Analysis

Big thanks to Radware for sponsoring this video and sharing technical insights with us!

David Bombal talks with Michael Geller (Radware) and Tim Sherman (Cisco) about how smart devices like fridges, cars, and cameras are being hijacked for DDoS attacks. They explain Web DDoS, encrypted Layer 7 threats, and how attackers bypass traditional firewalls. The discussion covers IoT botnets, API abuse, 5G core vulnerabilities, and how Cisco and Radware are defending cloud and edge infrastructure.

//  Radware’s SOCIALS //
X:  https://x.com/radware
LinkedIn:    / posts  
Website:  https://www.radware.com/

// Web page REFERENCE //
http://livethreatmap.radware.com
https://www.radware.com/security/ddos...
https://www.radware.com/solutions/web...


// David's SOCIAL //
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Stop Is Your Car Launching Cyberattacks
Your Home Appliances Weaponized by Cybercriminals
DDoS Just Got Smarter Layer 7 Is Nightmare
How Default Bots Cripple Hospitals and Systems
Electric Cars Under Siege from Smart Devices
Cybersecurity Blind Spot Your Car Is Compromised
The Hidden Threat Everyday Devices Hacked Now 

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#499: Your firewall won't save you from this 😱

Big thank you to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live San Diego. 

See how Cisco engineer Kareem Iskander teams up with David Bombal at Cisco Live San Diego 2025 to build a self-healing network in real time. Using the new Model Context Protocol (MCP), Splunk logs, Meraki APIs, and Anthropic Claude, Kareem’s Python code lets an LLM detect configuration drift and automatically revert changes, no manual troubleshooting required.

You will learn:
• What MCP is and how it exposes trusted tools to an LLM
• How Claude reads Splunk, correlates Meraki changes, and repairs configs
• Why two lines of code can spin up an entire MCP server from OpenAPI specs
• Where to find Kareem’s full code on GitHub and his upcoming Cisco U tutorial

// Code //
Get the code here: https://github.com/kiskander/mcp-splu...

//Kareem Iskander SOCIALS // 
LinkedIn:    / kiskander  
X:  https://x.com/kareem_isk
Cisco Blogs:  https://blogs.cisco.com/author/kareem...

// Website REFERENCE //
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https://u.cisco.com/tutorials/enhance...
https://u.cisco.com/tutorials/network...
https://u.cisco.com/tutorials/network...

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#500: MCP Demo using Python, AI and a self healing network (Model Context Protocol)

Big thank you to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live San Diego. 

This video features David Bombal and Kyle Winters demonstrating practical
cybersecurity techniques. Kyle walks through how to use Hydra to brute force SSH passwords, explaining the process of leveraging wordlists and optimizing the attack. Following the offensive demonstration, Kyle transitions into defensive measures, showing viewers how to quickly and easily set up an SSH honeypot using Cowrie. The honeypot serves as a decoy to attract and monitor malicious actors attempting to access a network. The demonstration includes setting up the honeypot on an Ubuntu host, configuring IP tables for port redirection, and monitoring logs for incoming connection attempts. The video highlights the importance of understanding both attack methods and defensive strategies in cybersecurity. Kyle also mentions free ethical hacking training resources available through Cisco Networking Academy (netacad.com) and future tutorials on Cisco U (u.cisco.com).

// COMMANDS //
Devices:
client 192.168.1.10
server 192.168.1.11
ubuntu-honeypot 192.168.1.21

Nmap scan:
nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24

Verify Hydra installed:
hydra -h

Show wordlists:
ls -al /usr/share/wordlists/

Crack with known username:
hydra -l admin -P /usr/share/wordlists/top-passwords-shortlist.txt -t 4 -f ssh://192.168.1.11

Crack with unknown username:
hydra -L /usr/share/wordlists/top-usernames-shortlist.txt -P /usr/share/wordlists/top-passwords-shortlist.txt -t 4 -f ssh://192.168.1.11

Create dir for Cowrie:
mkdir cowrie
cd cowrie/

Clone cowrie:
git clone https://github.com/cowrie/cowrie .

Launch the python virtual environment:
python3 -m venv cowrie-env
source cowrie-env/bin/activate

Install python requirements:
pip install --upgrade pip
pip install -r requirements.txt

Copy and edit the config:
cp etc/cowrie.cfg.dist etc/cowrie.cfg
vi etc/cowrie.cfg

Setup port forwarding for SSH to Cowrie:
sudo iptables -t nat -A PREROUTING -p tcp --dport 22 -j REDIRECT --to-port 2222
sudo iptables-save

Start Cowrie:
bin/cowrie start

Check Cowrie status:
bin/cowrie status

View logs:
tail -f var/log/cowrie/cowrie.log

// Kyle Winter’s SOCIALS //
Socials:    / kyle-m-winters  
Cisco Blogs:  https://blogs.cisco.com/author/kylewi...

// Website REFERENCE //
https://www.netacad.com/courses/ethic...
https://u.cisco.com/

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#501: Brute Force SSH & Build a Honeypot Now (Hydra and Cowrie Demo)

Big thank you to DeleteMe for sponsoring this video. Go to http://joindeleteme.com/Bombal to receive a 20% discount.

Discover how attackers exploit enterprise VPNs like Fortinet to gain admin access and compromise networks. In this video, OTW exposes a real authentication bypass exploit, explains the risks of outdated VPN devices, and shares expert tips on Linux, TCPDump, and staying secure. Perfect for cybersecurity pros, penetration testers, and anyone serious about digital defense.

// 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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Getting Started Becoming a Master Hacker
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// 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...  

// YouTube video REFERENCE //
Hacking IP Cameras:     • Hacking IP Cameras (CCTV) with Demos and R...  
Are VPNs even safe now?:     • Are VPNs even safe now? Hacker Explains  

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#502: Hacker Explains VPN Hacking: ADMIN access without password (real world demo)

David Bombal is joined by Gerald Combs, the creator of Wireshark, and Chris Greer, a well-known Wireshark trainer, for a comprehensive discussion about the past, present, and future of the world’s most popular network protocol analyzer.

They explore how Wireshark was originally created as an open-source alternative to expensive packet sniffers, the evolution from its first release in 1998 (as Ethereal), and the community-driven development that led to over 2,300 contributors worldwide. The video also dives into the transition to the Wireshark Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the tool and educating users globally.

Topics covered include:
The early days of Wireshark and why it was built
The story behind the name change from Ethereal to Wireshark
How Windows compatibility helped Wireshark go mainstream
The launch of SharkFest and what makes it unique as a community-driven conference
What attendees can expect from SharkFest in the US and Europe, including beginner-friendly tracks, expert sessions, and interactive challenges like 
Packet Doctors
How the Wireshark Foundation supports the community and ensures long-term sustainability
The introduction of the Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) certification and what it means for networking and cybersecurity professionals
Real-world use cases for Wireshark in ethical hacking, packet forensics, and cybersecurity training
The announcement of StratoShark, a new open-source companion tool for analyzing system call data and cloud logs with a familiar Wireshark-like interface

Whether you're a network engineer, a cybersecurity professional, a developer, or just curious about how network analysis tools are built and used, this video provides deep technical insights, inspiring backstory, and practical guidance on how to level up your skills.

// Website links REFERENCE // 
https://wireshark.org/certifications 
https://packetschool.teachable.com/?a... 
http://packetpioneer.com/courses 
https://stratoshark.org/ 
https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/ 

 // Chris’ SOCIAL // 
X:  https://x.com/packetpioneer 
YouTube:     / @chrisgreer   
LinkedIn:    / cgreer   

// Gerald Combs SOCIAL // 
LinkedIn:    / geraldcombs   

// David's SOCIAL //  
Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
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