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Getting Started Becoming a Master Hacker
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Network Basics for hackers:
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// Occupy The Web SOCIAL // 
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// YouTube videos REFERENCE //
Flipper Zero:  Hottest Hacking Device!:     • Flipper Zero: Hottest Hacking Device?  
Flipper Zero short:     • Flipper Zero vs Android Phones, iPhon...  
Android Bluetooth Hacking:     • Android Bluetooth Hacking  
Hack like Mr Robot // Wifi, Bluetooth and Scada Hacking:     • Hack like Mr Robot // WiFi, Bluetooth...  

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

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

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

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// MENU //
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Brilliant sponsored segment
03:12 - Disclaimer
03:14 - OTW books
03:50 - Theft with Bluetooth // How radio signals are vulnerable
09:56 - Scanning for Bluetooth signals
11:27 - Bluetooth scanning with Kali demo
19:58 - Bluetooth adapters
21:57 - Bluetooth scanning with Kali demo continued
23:25 - Protecting your device // Where stolen phones go
27:40 - Bluetooth scanning with DragonOS demo
31:39 - Illegal to use jammers
33:18 - Bluetooth scanning with DragonOS demo continued
38:43 - Bluetooth scanning summary
39:16 - How thieves locate your device
40:16 - Arising dangers of Bluetooth scanning
42:20 - Special discount on hackers-arise.com // OTW classes
43:27 - Conclusion

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#android #iphone #bluetooth

#477: How they use Bluetooth to target your car

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Cybersecurity icon Mikko Hyppönen sits down with David Bombal at Black Hat to explain his bold move from antivirus to anti-drone defense after 34 years. He breaks down why mobile operating systems are the biggest security improvement of the past 15 years, how attackers have shifted from device exploits to human scams, and why he believes defenders currently have the edge with AI.

They unpack the rise of fiber-tethered drones that evade RF detection, the coming reality of autonomous “killer robots” (not yet here—but inevitable), and the grim state of privacy as everyday IoT devices go online by default—his “internet asbestos” warning. Mikko also reflects on achieving keynote goals at DEF CON, RSA, and Black Hat, and shares career advice: set goals, don’t drift.

Topics: mobile OS security, social engineering, AI for defense, zero-day research, drone warfare, privacy and encryption policy, IoT risks, career pivot.

// Mikko Hypponen’s SOCIALS //
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
0:56 - Mikko Hyppönen keynote talks
01:51 - Proton Pass sponsored segment
04:09 - Pivoting from cybersecurity to anti-drone
09:28 - Humanoid robots are near
09:54 - How cybersecurity has improved
12:11 - Defenders have the advantage with AI
15:26 - Pros and Cons of the AI revolution
16:57 - Privacy is dying
21:36 - Advice for your future // Conclusion


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#507: He Quit Cybersecurity After 34 Years — Here’s Why

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AI can turn weeks of coding into seconds, but at what cost? Katie Paxton-Fear demonstrates how to use Gemini to generate a sprint plan and Cursor to build a Python port scanner from natural language. It works… and that’s the problem. We unpack how “vibe coding” blinds even pros to security, why these tools aren’t production-ready, and the guardrails you need for ethical hacking and internal tooling.

What you’ll learn
• How to turn ideas → sprint plan → working code (Gemini + Cursor)
• Why silent vulnerabilities make AI-built apps risky
• Ethical hacker use cases (agents, scanners) without shipping insecure code
• Policy tips: disclosure, internal use, avoiding shadow IT
Tools mentioned: Gemini, Cursor (AI IDE), Claude (briefly), v0

// Katie Paxton-Fear SOCIALS //
Website:  https://insiderphd.dev/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiepf/?...
YouTube:     / insiderphd  
X:  https://x.com/InsiderPhD

// YouTube video REFERENCE //
   • Vibe Coding in Cursor for Cyber Security  

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// Menu //
0:00 - Coming Up: AI Vibe Coding Explained
01:08 - Intro with Katie Paxton-Fear (Cybersecurity Expert)
02:53 - ThreatLocker Security Overview
03:06 - What is Vibe Coding in AI Development?
04:51 - Live Demo Example of Vibe Coding
05:20 - Google Gemini and Gems for Coding
08:22 - Cursor AI and Writing Code Faster
09:59 - Coffee Break (Quick Pause)
10:02 - Risks of Vibe Coding in Cybersecurity
11:24 - Port Scanner Explained
11:34 - Vibe Coding Pros and Cons (Full Breakdown)
14:02 - Port Scan Results Analysis
14:22 - Why AI Code Isn’t Production Ready Yet
15:53 - Katie’s Final Advice & Outro

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Key topics: vibe coding, AI coding, port scanning, secure-by-design
If you’re experimenting with AI coding, watch this before you deploy anything.
#blackhat #vibecoding #security

#508: NOT Production-Ready: 2025 AI Coding Reality Check

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 // 
LinkedIn:    / kyle-m-winters   
Cisco Blogs:  https://blogs.cisco.com/author/kylewi... 

// Websites REFERENCE // 
MetasploitMCP by GH05TCREW: https://github.com/GH05TCREW/Metasplo... 
Kareem Iskander's MCP blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/author/kareem... 
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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#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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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? 
22:54 - What Should I Do to Get There? 
24:11 - Recommended Certifications 
26:34 - Where Do I Start? 
28:26 - About John Hammond’s Work 
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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// MENU //

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 //  
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// Occupy The Web Books //  

Linux Basics for Hackers 2nd Ed 
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UK:  https://amzn.to/45XaF7j 

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

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

Network Basics for hackers: 
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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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// 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

// Justin Melloni’s SOCIALS //
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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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#juniper #marvis #networking


#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 //  
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// 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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#514: Why People Buy the WRONG Laptops for Hacking

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