Tool Overview: theHarvester

theHarvester is an open-source tool designed for the reconnaissance phase of a penetration test or security audit. Developed by Christian Martorella, it is written in Python and serves as a framework for gathering open-source intelligence (OSINT). Its primary function is to collect emails, subdomains, hosts, employee names, open ports, and banners from various public data Read More …

Tool Overview: Maigret

Maigret is an open-source intelligence (OSINT) tool designed to automate the process of username reconnaissance. Developed as a fork of Sherlock, Maigret expands upon the concept of searching for a specific identifier across a vast array of websites to build a profile of an individual’s digital footprint. Core Functionality Maigret operates by taking a single Read More …

Checking for PrintNightmare vulnerability

In the world of Active Directory security, running the Print Spooler service on a Domain Controller is an unforced error. We saw exactly why with ‘PrintNightmare’—a vulnerability that turned a mundane background service into a highway for ransomware and domain-wide compromise. The reality is simple: if your DC is managing print jobs, it’s also managing Read More …