Flock-You Surveillance Detection Flock-You is an open-source hardware and software tool designed to identify and map Flock Safety surveillance infrastructure. Specifically, it targets Automated License Plate Recognition cameras and Raven gunshot detection sensors. For entry-level information security professionals, this tool represents a practical application of Bluetooth Low Energy scanning and signal heuristics to audit physical Read More …
Category: Tools
Tools – SymCrypt
SymCrypt is a core cryptographic function library developed by Microsoft. It began in late 2006, initially focusing on symmetric cryptographic operations. Since Windows 8, it has served as the primary crypto library for symmetric algorithms, and from Windows 10 version 1703, it became the main crypto library for all algorithms within Windows. Its key objectives Read More …
Tools – ldapsearch-ad
ldapsearch-ad is a Python3 script designed for rapid information gathering from a domain controller via its LDAP service. It’s often used immediately after acquiring valid Active Directory credentials, serving as a valuable complement to tools like BloodHound and PingCastle. The script offers flexible installation methods, either through pipx or by cloning its source code and Read More …
Tool Overview – Shimit
Shimit is a Python-based tool that facilitates the execution of the Golden SAML attack. This attack method allows an adversary to forge SAMLResponse objects, which are then used to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to applications relying on SAML for single sign-on. By crafting a signed SAMLResponse, attackers can impersonate any user and achieve Read More …
Tool Overview :: DNSDumpster
DNSDumpster is a free, web-based domain research and reconnaissance tool used to discover an organization’s internet-facing assets. In information security, it is categorized as a passive reconnaissance tool, meaning it gathers information from existing public records without directly interacting with the target’s servers. For a new security professional, it serves as an essential utility for Read More …
Tools – validin-phish-feed
The validin-phish-feed is a GitHub repository that provides a feed of phishing domains, curated by the Validin Threat Intelligence Platform. Validin is a company that specializes in internet intelligence, offering services for threat hunting, brand protection, and incident response. Their platform aggregates and analyzes vast amounts of DNS data, host responses, certificates, registration data, and Read More …
Tool Overview :: altdns
While tools like subfinder or amass are excellent for finding known subdomains through public records, they often miss “hidden” environments like development servers or internal staging areas. This is where altdns becomes an essential part of the security toolkit. What is Altdns? Altdns is an open-source DNS reconnaissance tool designed to discover subdomains that follow Read More …
Tool Overview :: subfinder
In our journey through DNS discovery, we’ve used active tools like dnsrecon and dnsenum that directly “touch” a target’s infrastructure. While effective, active probing can be noisy. To stay under the radar while gathering a massive footprint, we turn to subfinder. As of 2026, subfinder remains the gold standard for passive subdomain discovery. Developed by the Read More …
Tool Overview: Photon
Photon is an open-source Python-based crawler designed for high-speed information gathering. It is categorized as an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tool used to extract data from websites. Unlike traditional web crawlers that focus primarily on indexing content for search, Photon is optimized to identify and extract specific data points relevant to security researchers and penetration testers, Read More …
Tool Overview – IronNetTR
The GitHub repository IronNetTR, maintained by Mikhail Kasimov (forked from nathanawmk), serves as a centralized public archive for research conducted by IronNet’s Threat Research Teams. IronNetTR is a collection of technical reports and data sets focused on active cyber threats. Unlike general news sites, this repository provides the raw data and technical specifics, such as Read More …