If you have found yourself in a scenario where you need to deploy Kali Linux on Hyper-V, you are probably aware that the ISO isn’t compatible and dies during bootup. As with almost any technology, there are multiple ways to skin this cat, however in this article we will detail the steps required to get… Read More
GitLab is a web-based Git repository manager with wiki and issue tracking features. GitLab offers hosted accounts similar to GitHub, but also allows its software to be used on third-party servers. It is available as an Omnibus package. The software was written by Dmitriy Zaporozhets from Ukraine; the CEO, Sytse Sijbrandij, is based in Utrecht…. Read More
If you are running a vanilla install of Debian 8, you may know that the Linux Kernel version is 3.16 out of the box. While this kernel is certainly not old, if you are running on a newer laptop or netbook, you may want to go with a newer Kernel to support your hardware. In… Read More
If you are using Hyper-V and running a Debian 8 guest, you may not be aware that Microsoft provides Linux Integration Services (LIS), which are basically Microsoft’s version of VMware Tools. In this article we will detail how to enable LIS on our Debian 8.2 virtual machine. The first step is to edit the “modules”… Read More
Kali Linux is preinstalled with over 600 penetration-testing programs, including nmap (a port scanner), Wireshark (a packet analyzer), John the Ripper (a password cracker), Aircrack-ng (a software suite for penetration-testing wireless LANs), Burp suite and OWASP ZAP (both web application security scanners). Kali Linux can run natively when installed on a computer’s hard disk, can… Read More
As recently reported on Ars Technica, Extreme Tech and Ghacks, Microsoft is at it again. Windows’ network activity continues to be scrutinized amid privacy concerns. Windows 10 was first put under the microscope with both new and old features causing concern. With its Cortana digital personal assistant, Windows 10 represents a new breed of operating… Read More