Ancient tools suggest humans spread across Eurasia earlier than previously thought

The story of human history is patchy at best, but now another patch may have been filled in. Archaeologists have found ancient tools at a dig site in Mongolia, indicating that humans were on the scene about 45,000 years ago, which is much ear… Continue reading Ancient tools suggest humans spread across Eurasia earlier than previously thought

MultiCard Multitool slides out of your wallet to perform over 21 tasks

Of all the shapes and sizes that multitools come in these days, the form of a credit card is a highly practical one. The latest to follow this line of thinking comes from accessory maker Disc, which has taken to Kickstarter with a sleek sheet… Continue reading MultiCard Multitool slides out of your wallet to perform over 21 tasks

"MacGyver" robots learn to build new tools from everyday objects on hand

Robot arms are getting smarter and smarter all the time, and now a team from Georgia Tech has taught them how to make their own tools. These resourceful robots are first taught to match form and function, then let loose on a series of everyda… Continue reading "MacGyver" robots learn to build new tools from everyday objects on hand

Modular DMOS survival shovel packs small but muscles you out of trouble

You don’t really need a shovel until you really need a shovel. So taking up a third of your car roof with a man-height ditch digger’s shovel doesn’t make much sense … that is, until you find yourself spinning tires helplessly in three feet … Continue reading Modular DMOS survival shovel packs small but muscles you out of trouble

Pill-size keychain blade puts cutting power in your (smallest) pocket

Ever receive a package and have nothing on hand to open it sharper than the keys in your pocket? With the Microblade Pill from Microcarry clipped to your keychain, you’ll never experience that problem again. A different style of EDC knife, th… Continue reading Pill-size keychain blade puts cutting power in your (smallest) pocket

Tools for file system enumeration (LFI/directory traversal exploitation) [on hold]

I’m familiar about a tool called DirBuster which allows to enumerate files and directories on a server. Is there any tool which allows to enumerate servers internal (non-public) files and directories, e.g. through some LFI/pa… Continue reading Tools for file system enumeration (LFI/directory traversal exploitation) [on hold]

Top 10 Uses of Wireshark for Hackers Part I

Wireshark fits nicely in any toolbox of the network forensic analyst and ethical hacker. From hundreds of dissectors that decode the protocol and application fields, to the customization capability that enables you to find that one item of interest in … Continue reading Top 10 Uses of Wireshark for Hackers Part I