curl in Cybersecurity: Practical Use Cases for Offensive and Defensive Operations
Learn how the curl command is used in cybersecurity for API testing, threat hunting, incident response, malware analysis, and secure data transfer.
Unlock powerful cybersecurity capabilities with ISOsecu's Tools category: in-depth guides to Netcat, OpenSSL, password crackers, network scanners, and beyond.
Learn how the curl command is used in cybersecurity for API testing, threat hunting, incident response, malware analysis, and secure data transfer.
An in-depth guide to the Nikto web vulnerability scanner—how it works, what it detects, limitations, and how security teams can use it responsibly.
Hidden metadata can compromise your security. Master ExifTool, the powerful open-source utility for analyzing and editing file metadata in cybersecurity workflows.
An in-depth article exploring THC-Hydra, its features, usage, and ethical applications in penetration testing.
Even though Microsoft deprecated WMIC years ago, the binary remains present and fully functional on every modern Windows system in 2025. Red teams love it as a stealthy Living-Off-the-Land binary; blue teams hate it for the exact same reason. Deep-dive into why WMIC refuses to die, real-world abuse examples, detection strategies, and how to finally kill it in your environment.
Learn how to use xFreeRDP — a powerful open-source RDP client for Linux and other platforms. Includes command examples, authentication options, file redirection, clipboard sharing, and security best practices.
An in-depth article on MSFVenom, covering its usage from both offensive and defensive perspectives, with code examples and pro tips.
Learn how iptables works, explore practical firewall rules, and discover real-world scenarios where iptables strengthens Linux security.
Practical guide to scanning all ports with nmap: TCP and UDP techniques, sane command examples, and ways to reduce scan noisiness for legitimate, authorized testing.
Everything you need to enumerate, access, script, and secure SMB/CIFS shares with smbclient—complete with examples and Red/Blue Team perspectives.