Reverse engineering (RE) can seem intimidating at first, but with the right approach, anyone can start understanding how programs and malware work at a low level. This guide is for beginners who want to get started with reverse engineering Windows binaries, shellcode, and compiled C/C++ programs. Why Learn Reverse Engineering? Understand what programs do under […]
Reverse Shell Cheat Sheet
You know what this is. 1. Bash Reverse Shell TCP UDP Victim: Listener: 2. Perl Reverse Shell Windows only: 3. Python Reverse Shell Linux IPv4 IPv6 Windows (Python 3) 4. PHP Reverse Shell 5. Ruby Reverse Shell Windows only: 6. Netcat Reverse Shells Traditional (if -e supported) OpenBSD netcat (no -e) BusyBox netcat 7. Ncat […]
Turning Tradecraft into Plug-and-Play Payloads — A Look at the Crystal Palace Loader Framework
Disclaimer: This post is a derivative work based on the documentation of the project mentioned above. I’ve rewritten and simplified the original material to improve readability for myself and others. I am not affiliated with the creators of the original project and do not claim ownership of any of the source work referenced herein. You […]
The Real Social Engineering: How They Hack Your Mind Daily
A field manual for the emotionally overclocked and spiritually firewalled. Let’s not pretend. You’ve spent years reverse engineering malware, decoding payloads, tuning your C2 frameworks like a conductor in a black hoodie.You know how attackers gain persistence. But have you ever looked up from the terminal and realized…you’re the one being socially engineered? Every day.Everywhere.In […]
How to Learn Encryption for Malware Dev and Red Teaming (Without Wasting Time)
1. Practical Malware Analysis (Chapters 15–17) 2. The Art of Memory Forensics (Cryptographic Obfuscation in Memory) 3. Malware Unicorn’s RE101 🎓 Courses & Training 5. Open Security Training – Introduction to Reverse Engineering 6. Zero2Automated (Z2A) Blog Posts 7. Maldev Academy https://maldevacademy.com Cross-reference what you’re learning with live samples from Malpedia. 🔬 Learn Crypto Itself […]
Evil-WinRM Cheatsheet
Evil-WinRM, created by the Hackplayers team, is a penetration testing utility aimed at streamlining engagement in Windows-based environments. Built on the PowerShell Remoting Protocol (PSRP), Evil-WinRM leverages Windows Remote Management (WinRM), a SOAP-based service that communicates over HTTP (default port 5985). This makes it firewall-friendly and ideal for post-exploitation. For further details on PowerShell Remoting, […]
Evading Defender With Python And Meterpreter Shellcode: Part 1
The following technical work is entirely credited to @infosecfacts — I was just the glorified spellchecker and keyboard monkey for this one. If you’ve got questions, feedback, or failed attempts at hacking your girlfriend’s Instagram (let’s be honest, we know you don’t have one 😉 ), direct them to Infosecfacts via the links or contact […]
Impacket Cheat Sheet for Pentesters
About Impacket Impacket is a collection of Python classes for working with network protocols. It’s widely used in penetration testing for exploiting various Windows protocols. This cheat sheet summarizes its most useful tools with quick commands and tips. General Authentication Options -hashes LMHASH:NTHASH # NTLM hashes -no-pass # Don’t ask for password -k # Use […]
Leveraging Python for Effective Penetration Testing and Cybersecurity
Welcome to the trench warfare of cybersecurity—where ethical hackers act like digital locksmiths, testing systems before the real crooks show up with bolt cutters. Python isn’t just a language here; it’s your Swiss Army knife in this space. From recon and scanning to exploit development and post-exploitation scripts, Python stands out as one of the […]
Using Gospider for Recon – A No-BS Guide
In a world where data is currency and everyone’s got something to hide, Gospider doesn’t ask questions—it just digs. Born from the brains of @thebl4ckturtle and @j3ssiejjj, this Go-powered beast doesn’t care if your target is a pristine marketing site or a dark, cluttered corner of the web. It gets in, gets what it needs, […]