As hackers, we are often faced with the hurdle of cryptography and encryption. Every cyber security engineer worth their pocket protector understands that encryption make the hacker/attacker’s task much more difficult. In some cases it may be useful to the hacker, to hide actions and messages. Many applications and protocols use encryption to maintain confidentiality […]

One key area on the minds of all hackers is how to evade security devices such as an intrusion detection system (IDS) or antivirus (AV) software. This is not an issue if you create your own zero-day exploit, or capture someone else’s zero-day. However, if you are using someone else’s exploit or payload, such as […]

Last season Elliot and fsociety successfully took down Evil Corp! They have effectively destroyed over 70% of the world’s consumer and student debt! Free at last! Free at last! ​ Of course, global financial markets crashed as well, but that’s another story. Although there were many elements that made the hack successful, such as Darlene […]

Many beginners come here looking to hack Wi-Fi, but have no idea where or how to start. Not every hack will work under every circumstance, so choosing the right strategy is more likely to lead to success and less wasted hours and frustration. Here, I will lay out the strategies based upon the simplest and […]