Stay sharp with quick reads on cybersecurity, OSINT, and ethical web research.
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) refers to the process of collecting information from publicly available sources. It's used by journalists, cybersecurity experts, and researchers to analyze and understand digital footprints. Mastering OSINT helps build awareness of online exposure and fosters smarter, more ethical research practices.
Ethical hacking involves legally probing systems to identify vulnerabilities before bad actors can exploit them. Often performed by penetration testers or security researchers, white hat hacking ensures that organizations stay one step ahead of cyber threats while remaining compliant and responsible.
Unprotected directories can expose sensitive files unintentionally. Learning how to locate and analyze these directories — strictly on authorized systems — is a key skill in web reconnaissance. Tools like SniffEagle’s Open Directory Finder are built to support this kind of ethical investigation and learning.