HTB Blog > Hacker https://www.hackthebox.com/rss/blog/hacker All the latest news and insights about cybersecurity from Hack The Box. Hacking trends, insights, interviews, stories, and much more en https://www.hackthebox.com/images/landingv3/logo-htb-blog.svg HTB Blog > Hacker https://www.hackthebox.com/rss/blog/hacker An (aspiring hacker’s) web application penetration testing guide for 2024 https://www.hackthebox.com/blog/an-aspiring-hackers-web-application-penetration-testing-guide-for-2024 ]]> Our 2024 guide on web application penetration testing is perfect for beginners. Learn to identify vulnerabilities, exploit weaknesses, and report findings ethically. Hacker 2024-01-23 10:15:00 Detecting PsExec lateral movements: 4 artifacts to sniff out intruders https://www.hackthebox.com/blog/how-to-detect-psexec-and-lateral-movements ]]> Four powerful artifacts to help you close in on attackers roaming around your digital environment and attempting to move laterally. Hacker 2024-01-17 11:09:29 Secure coding practices: A busy dev's guide to bulletproof app security https://www.hackthebox.com/blog/secure-coding-practices-developers-guide-to-app-security ]]> The security-conscious dev teams guide for bringing secure coding practices into the development lifecycle (without compromising on functionality and user experience). Hacker 2024-01-16 05:15:00 13 essential skills for successful SOC analysts https://www.hackthebox.com/blog/13-essential-skills-for-soc-analysts ]]> Learn about the essential skills SOC analysts need to excel in their career and advance in the world of cybersecurity. Hacker 2024-01-09 11:24:29 Active Directory hardening checklist & (actionable) best practices https://www.hackthebox.com/blog/active-directory-hardening-checklist-and-best-practices ]]> Unlock the secrets to fortifying Active Directory with our practical checklist and best practices, tailored for real-world cybersecurity. Hacker 2024-01-04 10:02:02 15 penetration testing interview questions (answered by experts) https://www.hackthebox.com/blog/15-penetration-testing-interview-questions ]]> Want to stand out in a competitive job market? Use these answers to 15 common pentesting interview questions to impress interviewers (or to gauge an interviewee's knowledge)! Hacker 2024-01-02 15:12:14 CVE-2022-0492 (Carpediem) explained https://www.hackthebox.com/blog/cve-2022-04920-carpe-diem-explained ]]> An in-depth look at CVE-2022-0492: a container escape vulnerability that does not require a specific authorization capability to be granted to be exploited. Hacker 2023-12-26 02:20:00 You’ve made it through the rift! Season 4 is all about survival. https://www.hackthebox.com/blog/season-4-announcement ]]> The rifts from the last HTB Season have transported you to the next challenge. Are you ready to join the competition? Hacker 2023-12-21 03:40:00 Ethics of ethical hacking: A pentesting team’s guide (& checklist) https://www.hackthebox.com/blog/ethics-of-ethical-hacking-a-pentesting-teams-guide-checklist ]]> A pentesting team manager’s practical checklist to help junior employees get up to speed on the ethics of hacking. Hacker 2023-12-12 11:19:00 An interview with CDSA first blood winner, Jamie Dumas https://www.hackthebox.com/blog/CDSA-first-blood-interview-jamie-dumas ]]> Security Analyst and CDSA first blood winner, Jamie Dumas, shares his tips for taking the CDSA exam and choosing cybersecurity certifications. Hacker 2023-12-07 12:50:14