Collaborate Disseminate
They say that in order to understand recursion, you must first understand recursion. Once you master that concept, you might decide that it’s time to write your own compiler that can compile itself as a fun side project. According to [Warren] aka [DoctorWkt], who documented every step of writing this …read more
Continue reading All You’ve Ever Wanted to Know about Compilers
Most electronics we deal with day to day are comprised of circuit boards. No surprise there, right? But how do they work? This might seem like a simple question but we’ve all been in the place where those weird green or black sheets are little slices of magic. [Teddy Tablante] …read more
Continue reading Journey Through the Inner Workings of a PCB
Today it’s almost always cheaper to buy an imported 3D printer kit than it is to source your own parts and build one yourself. But that doesn’t stop people from doing it anyway. Whether they’re looking for something a bit more solid, or just want to do things their own …read more
Continue reading A 3D Printer Scratch Built For Your Viewing Pleasure
The internet is awash with millions of stunning LED projects, and for that, we are all very thankful. For those outside the hacker/maker matrix, it can be difficult to know how to approach such a build. Never fear, for [Amy Goodchild] has put together a beginner’s guide to building pretty …read more
In a world… OK, just kidding. This isn’t a movie trailer. However, the ever-increasing sophistication of attacks on our networks is no joking matter. To bypass firewalls, IDS/IPS, EPS, DLP and a plethora of solutions aimed at stemming the tide, crimi… Continue reading Top 10 Uses of Wireshark for Hackers Part II
In a world… OK, just kidding. This isn’t a movie trailer. However, the ever-increasing sophistication of attacks on our networks is no joking matter. To bypass firewalls, IDS/IPS, EPS, DLP and a plethora of solutions aimed at stemming the tide, crimi… Continue reading Top 10 Uses of Wireshark for Hackers Part II
KiCAD has a rightfully earned image problem regarding beginners. The shiny new version 5 has improved things (and we’re very excited for v6!) but the tool is a bit obtuse even when coming from a electronics design background, so we’re always excited to see new learning material. [Mike Watts] is …read more
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
We recently heard it said of a hacker who pulled off a particularly nice VGA hack on an 8-bit microcontroller: “He knows all the bits, personally.” High praise, indeed. If you want to get on a first-name basis with a ton of transistors, then have a look at [Heinz D]’s …read more
DC-1 Vulnhub – Description
DC-1 is a purposely built vulnerable lab for the purpose of gaining experience in the world of penetration testing. It was designed to be a challenge for beginners, but just how easy it is will depend on your skills and know… Continue reading DC-1 Vulnhub Walkthrough