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How to spamproof a mailto link?

Protecting email addresses in mailto links from ...READ MORE

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Why is XOR used in cryptography?

The XOR (exclusive OR) operation is fundamental ...READ MORE

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Is encoding the same as encryption for malware obfuscation?

Encoding and encryption are distinct techniques that ...READ MORE

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What are the three most common techniques used to obfuscate data?

Data obfuscation involves transforming data to conceal ...READ MORE

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How to avoid key-loggers when authenticating access?

Keyloggers are malicious tools that record keystrokes ...READ MORE

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How to best obfuscate a built-in key in an application?

Embedding a key directly within an application's ...READ MORE

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Which hashing algorithm does not have known collision attacks?

When selecting a hashing algorithm, it's crucial ...READ MORE

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What is collision resistance in a hash function?

Collision resistance is a fundamental property of ...READ MORE

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What is the difference between hashing and masking?

Hashing and masking are two distinct techniques ...READ MORE

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Is it possible to build unbreakable Protocol Obfuscation?

Achieving unbreakable protocol obfuscation—where a system is entirely ...READ MORE

Jan 10 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Is code obfuscation common in FOSS?

In Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS), code ...READ MORE

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Does code obfuscation give any measurable security benefit?

Code obfuscation involves deliberately making code difficult ...READ MORE

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How is the public key included in the CSR?

When creating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), ...READ MORE

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Is encryption in HTTPS done by the browser or by the system?

When a browser establishes an HTTPS connection, ...READ MORE

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Is HTTP Authorization header encrypted?

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How Can P2P Systems Recover Compromised Identities Using a Web-of-Trust?

In peer-to-peer (P2P) systems, the Web of ...READ MORE

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What happens if an SSL certificate is not renewed?

When an SSL certificate expires and is ...READ MORE

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What are the security risks of expired SSL certificates?

An expired SSL certificate poses several security ...READ MORE

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Which is better: SSH RSA or SSH DSS?

When comparing SSH key types, RSA (Rivest–Shamir–Adleman) ...READ MORE

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Which SSH security is stronger?

Ensuring robust SSH security involves careful selection ...READ MORE

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Is SSH public key authentication secure?

SSH public key authentication is generally more ...READ MORE

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Which SSH key is more secure?

When selecting an SSH key type for ...READ MORE

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How to determine the hashing algorithm of a public key in the certificate?

To determine the hashing algorithm used to ...READ MORE

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Does a private key always generate the same public key?

Yes, a private key always generates the ...READ MORE

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Why should you not block or close ports in a firewall?

Blocking or closing ports in a firewall ...READ MORE

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Why does Nmap show closed ports?

When Nmap reports a port as closed, ...READ MORE

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How do I check if a port is open in Nmap?

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What is the response from an open TCP port which is not behind a firewall?

When you send a TCP SYN packet ...READ MORE

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Is true or false the Nmap tool can be used to identify ports on a target system?

True, Nmap is a versatile network scanning ...READ MORE

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Which Nmap scan does not completely open a TCP connection?

In Nmap, the SYN scan (-sS) is ...READ MORE

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Why is Nmap not showing open ports?

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Is it possible to get a list of services running on an open port?

Yes, it is possible to identify services ...READ MORE

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How to Detect and Secure Vulnerable Open Ports and Services?

Detecting and securing vulnerable open ports and ...READ MORE

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Is an Open Port on a Firewall Without a Service Bound to It a Security Vulnerability?

An open port on a firewall without ...READ MORE

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How to Secure Windows Services with Open Ports Without Compromising Functionality?

Securing Windows services that require open ports ...READ MORE

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Does Nmap Report Open Ports Indicate Active Services or Just Firewall Configuration?

When Nmap reports a port as open, ...READ MORE

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How to Speed Up Nmap SSL Service Detection on Non-Standard Ports?

Scanning for SSL services on non-standard ports ...READ MORE

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What is IP address conflict with another system on the network?

An IP address conflict occurs when two ...READ MORE

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How secure is binding to localhost in order to prevent remote connections?

Binding a server to localhost (127.0.0.1) is ...READ MORE

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Is renaming folders & files and changing file types an effective solution for file security of a PC?

Renaming files or changing their extensions to ...READ MORE

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What is the difference between data flow and control flow?

In programming and systems design, control flow ...READ MORE

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Are Security Controls Overlapping?

In information security, overlapping controls, where a ...READ MORE

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What are the categories of security control?

Security controls are essential measures implemented to ...READ MORE

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Are control categories actually exclusive in security?

In information security, controls are commonly categorized ...READ MORE

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What are the steps of risk assessment in information security?

Conducting a comprehensive risk assessment in information ...READ MORE

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Is Backup a Preventive or Corrective Control?

In security frameworks, controls are categorized into ...READ MORE

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What are the Design Flaws of the WPS PIN System and How Can it be Secured for Future Use?

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) was introduced to ...READ MORE

Jan 3 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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How Secure Are Virtual Machines?

Virtual machines (VMs) are widely used to ...READ MORE

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Can I take CompTIA Security+ online?

Yes, you can take the CompTIA Security+ ...READ MORE

Jan 3 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What is the hardest part of the Security+ exam?

Preparing for the CompTIA Security+ exam involves ...READ MORE

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