How can I pen test my .php website that I host on my local machine?

Pen testing my own .php website
Well, I’ve made some kind of forum type website where you can share posts comments and information. There is a login panel (/index.php) at first and it’s already secure enough to block users from entering &q… Continue reading How can I pen test my .php website that I host on my local machine?

How do hackers find the ip address of router or networks they want to hack? [duplicate]

I’ve heard news of hackers in different countries being able to infiltrate networks in other countries. What I’m wondering is how these hackers find the ip addresses (without the use of phishing) of the routers, networks, or devices they w… Continue reading How do hackers find the ip address of router or networks they want to hack? [duplicate]

Is having the name of web server software in HTTP response header a serious problem?

How serious a security problem is it to have the name of the web server in the HTTP header (Apache, Nginx etc.)?
I am discussing this with a system administrator and he told me that deleting version is easy, but deleting the name of the se… Continue reading Is having the name of web server software in HTTP response header a serious problem?

I gave my first name and alt email to someone I don’t know, will that reveal who I am?

So, I wanted to get this game (to try it as it had no demo), so I went to a website, did not click on anything except the link to the Google drive folder, and then stupidly requested access to a Google Drive folder using my alt Google acco… Continue reading I gave my first name and alt email to someone I don’t know, will that reveal who I am?