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Ethical Hacking

Checkout our recent ethical hacking blogs & articles to learn the basics of ethical hacking. It will guide you to start your career in ethical hacking.

Sophia Green - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Interview: Information Security Expert Explains Vulnerability Analysis

A conversation with Certified Ethical Hacker Sophia Greene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQaUcN3zG7c&feature=youtu.be Ethical hackers use vulnerability analysis to determine an organization’s level of exposure to various cyberthreats by examining its systems and networks for flaws, weaknesses, and oversights. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Sophia Greene sat down with EC-Council to explain the vulnerability analysis process and share her advice…

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Zakery Stufflebeam - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Interview: A Security Engineer’s Guide to Ransomware Attack Response

A conversation with Certified Ethical Hacker Zak Stufflebeam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMt3O2lfYyc Because ransomware has become such an issue in cybersecurity, EC-Council caught up with Zak Stufflebeam to talk about ransomware attacks, trends, and responses. The other big thing is making proper backups. So, if you have a correct backup procedure and policy in place, then if a…

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Samira Brawner - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Interview: An Ethical Hacker Shares Her Tips for Successful Enumeration

A conversation with Certified Ethical Hacker Samira Brawner https://youtu.be/xbu3E2L3Sqs In ethical hacking, enumeration is the process of gathering information (usernames, group names, network sources, etc.) to discover potential attack vectors. It’s part of the first phase of ethical hacking and one of the most important steps for ethical hackers in understanding network vulnerabilities. The EC-Council…

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John York - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Interview: An Air Force Project Manager Explains How to Understand and Prevent Ransomware Attacks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS2VWlTtR8 Despite being just halfway through 2022, ransomware attacks have already caused significant damage this year. Last month alone, hackers targeted web hosting providers, healthcare systems, and major library services, among several other high-profile attacks. The EC-Council team caught up with John York, a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from the United States who currently works…

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What Are Footprinting and Reconnaissance?
What Are Footprinting and Reconnaissance?

Footprinting and reconnaissance are two essential steps in any security assessment (Hunt, 2021). They help provide a blueprint of an organization’s security posture and can uncover potential vulnerabilities. This article will discuss footprinting, reconnaissance, and different types of footprinting methodologies. We will also look at what information can be gathered through footprinting and how it…

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What Is a Certified Ethical Hacker?
What Is Ethical Hacking? Becoming an Ethical Hacker

It’s strange to think about, but imagine walking into a business and saying, “Yes, hello. I’d like to hack your entire computer network…ethically.” If the company was smart, they’d respond: “That sounds great—let’s talk.” The Need for Ethical Hacking Ethical hacking has become a highly in-demand field. Ethical hackers can conduct a variety of useful…

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What Is an Ethical Hacker?
Ethical Hacking: Understanding the Basics

Cybercrime continues to grow at an astounding and devastating rate; more than 93% of organizations in the healthcare field alone experienced a data breach in the past few years (Sobers, 2021). While most people with any degree of tech acumen are familiar with criminal hackers, fewer are familiar with the field of ethical hacking. As…

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Chronological Look at the Biggest Botnet Attacks
The Biggest Botnet Attacks to Date 

A botnet attack is a specific type of attack in which a malicious hacker gains control over a series of computers. These computers are then directed by the attacker to launch massive-scale cyberattacks like Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. This results in harm to the computers taken over and the targets of the attacks, including massive…

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What Are Sniffing Attacks
What Are Sniffing Attacks, and How Can You Protect Yourself? 

The technique of capturing all data packets traveling through a network using a software application or hardware device is known as network sniffing (Mitchell, 2021). Ethical hackers can use sniffing to gain tremendous insights into the workings of a network and the behavior of its users, which can be used to improve an organization’s cybersecurity.…

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How to Prevent Session Hijacking
What Is Session Hijacking, and How Can It Be Prevented?

Session hijacking is a technique used by hackers to gain access to a target’s computer or online accounts. In a session hijacking attack, a hacker takes control of a user’s browsing session to gain access to their personal information and passwords. This article will explain what session hijacking is, how it works, and how to…

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