👥・help-me

[zenith dragon]

oh wait

W then

ty Brodie 🙏

[spiral notch]

just check it tho

earch up the rooms therw

[zenith dragon]

yea i will

fasho

[spiral notch]

keyword forensics

filter out to free rooms

[spiral notch]

[dusky mauve]

Hi can anyone help me out

[halcyon flame]

@dusky mauve do you have the headers from the email this time?

as in one that was bounced

I'm here to help if you can give me some information to go on @dusky mauve

Well.. offer is there, won't be again, but today while I'm still here I am here to help.

[halcyon flame]

poke @dusky mauve

Not sure who's more frustrated.. Ghost for not being able to have their mail delivered, or me for not being able to help them as they don't answer 🤣

[noble tapir]

Anyone know if this kinda JSON parsing inconsistency (like different rates for +1 vs 01.00) could actually be abused to get profit or mess with a backend? Just curious if it’s exploitable. (I'm doing BBP)

[halcyon flame]

Can you share any more detail? How is the data used after parsing?

[noble tapir]

yeah, sure

[noble tapir]

nevermind, I found out it was just the exchange rate fluctuating😭

[halcyon flame]

Awh unlucky - better luck next time, good shout though

[noble tapir]

thank you so much

[shell pendant]

Kinda need help although it's unrelated
I wanted to download illustrator free or cracked version but it's getting blocked cause of tojan pomal, kepav, phonzy etc, are they really false positive? Is it safe to download? Some of my social accounts got hacked back in 2020 and someone was trying to change the pass and so, so I kinda don't want to take any risk, but still want adobe illustrator for work

[halcyon flame]

Don't download pirated software... these days, you are almost certainly going to be installing some kind of malware.

[pliant crown]

Hello everyone

Can anyone code a trading bot

[halcyon flame]

Anyone can, if they learn how to

but you don't just come on and expect someone to do it for you

[plucky nacelle]

hi guys , i need help to bypass my truck computer to give it more power , is there anyone familiar with this kinda job ??? DM me please

[halcyon flame]

Mechanics are, go see one. Mess around with your truck without knowing what you're doing, risk totally wrecking it.

It's not just a matter of "turn power up". Tuning takes skill.

[raven lodge]

How do i install a arch desktop environment like this? I know its got dwm in it but idk what environment.

https://i.ibb.co/0yL7GGY0/IMG-5072.jpg

Oh? I cant embed.

[neon hollow]

Someone can help me on reverse engineer on jtag

[slow aspen]

search any chip tuning service in your area, but I suppose a specialized mechanic is probably able to do it

depends on what you wanna do

[plucky nacelle]

they cant with f-150 2024 , i already went to some tunng shop

with previous years models they do but asking way to much

[halcyon flame]

Do you seriously need a few more hp, for the risk of destroying the car?

Either pay up the people who know how to do it, or live with it I guess

[plucky nacelle]

thanks for your worry but i guess you never drive any vehicle that are bypass, but i wasnt asking for an opinion but for some knowledge in this kindfa job , but still thanks for your precious time buddy

[halcyon flame]

I certainly have, but you are welcome.

But.. you're not gonna get someone to dump all the knowledge required to tune or unlock the vehicle here

That shiz costs money for a reason, and a premium.

Good luck!

[neon hollow]

Someone can help me on reverse engineer on jtag

[tepid fern]

Wow.. finally I can send messages to the group

[trail dune]

Wellcome

I'm new here as well

[gloomy bay]

Hlo

[median zealot]

Can somebody help me with an osint

Have you heard of the "Sunny Lady of India"? She’s an inspiring personality! Do you know where she works? And did you know that the Sun, being so intensely hot, is being monitored by someone special? I’m curious to know the name of the monitor and the exact date it set out to watch over the Sun.

Flag Format: CSAY{Lady's_Name+Lady's_Working_Place+Monitor's_Name+Date_of_leaving_home}

Note: Use _ instead of - and spaces. Date format: date_month_year.

Example Flag CSAY{Nirmala_Sitharaman+Minister_Of_Finance_And_Corporate_Affairs+Parakala_Prabhakar+18_August_1959}

[trail dune]

Just shoot your questin directly

[median zealot]

This is the question

Something is wrong in the flag which i have

The date is 2 September 2023

[trail dune]

You just either google this things or use AI

The "Sunny Lady of India" likely refers to Sunny Leone, born Karenjit Kaur Vohra, a Canadian-born actress and model who has become a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry. Her journey from the adult film industry to Bollywood stardom has been widely regarded as inspirational. In recognition of her influence, she was named among the BBC's 100 most influential women in 2016 .(The Times of India, India Today)

Sunny Leone works as an actress in the Indian film industry, often referred to as Bollywood.

Regarding the monitoring of the Sun, the satellite SOLRAD 7B was launched to observe solar X-rays. It was part of the SOLRAD program and was launched on March 9, 1965 .(Wikipedia)

Flag Format:

CSAY{Sunny_Leone+Indian_Film_Industry+SOLRAD_7B+9_March_1965}(Wikipedia)

This flag combines the name of the inspiring personality, her workplace, the name of the solar monitor, and its launch date, formatted as specified.

[median zealot]

It is not sunny leone😑

She is an actor

[gusty dagger]

guys i need some help
can someone dm me
and help me with pentesting pls

[median zealot]

Sunny lady is the head of Aditya L1 mission

Nigar shaji is her name

[trail dune]

CSAY{Nigar_Shaji+UR_Rao_Satellite_Centre+Aditya_L1+2_September_2023}

[gusty dagger]

can someone help me pls

??

[trail dune]

just post directly here, you're question

Don't ask for help, just post

[flint dune]

Currently trying planning box on htb...
the SSH credentials wont work
there is no http webserver so i tried running nmap
scan is still going i also tried gobuster but it returns nothing
currently stuck and there are no walkthroughs or guides

[supple grail]

is this an ongoing ctf?

[median zealot]

Yes

[supple grail]

dont post the solution in this channel, im pretty sure its not allowed

i mean im not sure

[median zealot]

I am not posting the solution

I just asked for help

[supple grail]

yeah but you know what i mean

you could tell them to dm you the solution

[median zealot]

Only if they know

[supple grail]

which ctf is this for?

[dusky mauve]

No i haven't gotten any help yet

[dense osprey]

does anyone know how to bypass steam license? i mean if we start a game it shouldnt start with steam and shouldnt give issues like no licenses'

[dusky mauve]

I'm most Frustrated

[spiral notch]

It is unethical and illegal, so dont

[dense osprey]

..

[dusky mauve]

please sGerald4U salimsani5907 came to my inbox asking me to pay him/her money to get a software before i can be helped is that how its done here? am frustrated right now OMG....

[dense osprey]

i asked for mail ranger 2 and every request i got asked me money to pay (same as your scenario)

[dusky mauve]

WTF why is this helpimg we should be helping each other

[dense osprey]

yes

[spiral notch]

No it's not

They're scammers

Take screenshots and report to #📩┃ticket

[dusky mauve]

okay thanks

[desert flower]

Help guys
Can someone help, am into network security.

[spiral notch]

what do you need help with?

[desert flower]

Can I get a step by step guide into network security
Am a beginners level

But I have the basic knowledge about networking

[spiral notch]

offensive or defensive side?

[desert flower]

I haven’t decided that yet.

[spiral notch]

good to re-check however i post videos about network security on the offensive side, i only got 1 tut which goes over the basics for now however https://youtu.be/ahGhnqsfVwM?si=M4M2lVzw0WcU7_Xl

[desert flower]

Okay

[desert flower]

But can I get a guide?

[spiral notch]

wdym a guide

could u specify what you already know and what youre learning

otherwise i have no sense of what you can and cannot do

[desert flower]

I just have the basic knowledge of networking …

[spiral notch]

more specific...?

"I know all the layers of the OSI model, i can tell you what different packets do and how they function. I am aware of what the TCP/IP model is as well"

"i can perform quick subnetting, i am aware of the packets that get manipulated during attacks"

[desert flower]

I know that as well

[spiral notch]

yea so could you please say all the things youve already learnt

[desert flower]

I only know the basics
Haven’t gone much deeper like you

[spiral notch]

yeah but this is the basics

[desert flower]

Oh okay sir

Uum
I know the Osi models, TCP/IP models
That’s all sir.
Those are the basics I know

Just these.

[spiral notch]

learn the network protocols and how they work/what they do

[sleek gust]

Guys I can’t find a job in IT, what can I do to make money

[mellow geyser]

bug bounty

[radiant stone]

If you live in the US do contracting work through tek systems or Robert Half. That's how I started out, pay isn't immaculate but it's better than being unemployed. Look for contract to hire positions

[desert flower]

Okay sir.after that …. What next please

[dusky mauve]

i still need help

[sly spire]

@main cosmos go to microsoft store and manually Install a Linux Distro

Search for a Linux distro (e.g., Ubuntu, Debian, Kali Linux).

and then retry doing wsl --install

[chilly merlin]

ROOT

ROOT

جزر المشكلة

للاسف

[sly spire]

@chilly merlin

[chilly merlin]

FAFO policy

[sly spire]

??

[sly spire]

@main cosmos

[chilly merlin]

oh shit here we go again

solo solo

[main cosmos]

okay thanks for the help

[sly spire]

tell me if it works or not

[halcyon flame]

I still need information.. I keep asking, and you don't share anything here :/

[dusky mauve]

okay what kind of information

[halcyon flame]

Scroll up, I'm not repeating myself yet again

I'll be back in a few hours, hanging with my daughter at the moment

[dusky mauve]

To fix this, check the server name to determine what domain, service, or server is reporting the error. The email server needs to be configured to either accept messages from anonymous users or to include the sending domain or sending IP address in its list of authenticated senders. On an Exchange server, you can set this up in the server's receive connector. If it's a smart host managed by another service or partner, contact the service or partner to configure their servers to accept and relay messages from your senders. Also, work with your domain registrar to make sure your MX records are properly configured.

thats what i get any time i try

[main cosmos]

still error

[dusky mauve]

likely due to misconfigured settings on an email server outside Office 365, unfortunately Office 365 support won't be able to help fix this issue.

[lofty flint]

lurking and learning lol

[chilly merlin]

executing order 66

https://youtu.be/Qf2xJb51sIQ

hmm

welcome back

stick to the protcol

next time

no next time

don't worry

execute order 66

0

خفوا زنا

[sly spire]

what's the error?

did you install linux from microsoft store?

or any distro

[main cosmos]

yes i did sir

[sly spire]

you are getting same error?

ok after installing

• Open Start Menu
• Search for "Ubuntu" or your installed distro
• Launch it
• It will set up and ask for a username/password.

[azure finch]

We will be moving into a forums version of this channel shortly!

[main cosmos]

yes sir kindly check your inbox i sent you a screenshoot from my pc

[minor blade]

#1371138333388046436 try it ❤️

[sly spire]

ayooo the goat itself

sup man

[minor blade]

hi

[minor blade]

much better, right?

[dapper forge]

Why is it gone again

[eager knot]

many people preferred the older version of the help me section

as it was easier to get around it for most people

[dapper forge]

hm

[spiral notch]

oo okii

[lethal verge]

Oh

We are back to the old version

[trim sierra]

hey all from yall experience in the field, can you suggest a specific cybercrime issue in recent times? I’m doing a case study for my cybercrime course just getting some opinions for a potential research topic lol

[chilly merlin]

Hey! I need help with something regarding web hacking. if possible I would really appricaite it if I can explain the problem in DMs! Please reply!

[chilly merlin]

Check cybernews yt

Not petya

Konni apt exploits

[trim sierra]

thank you that’s very helpful, i’ll look around!

[spiral notch]

What's your issue? Also why can't you explain it here?

[chilly merlin]

I just dont feel okay asking here, since in order to understand the problem i have to explain something personal that I dont want everyone to see

[spiral notch]

Uhh sure u can dm me ot

it

[chilly merlin]

thank uu

[spiral notch]

I can try to help

[twin sentinel]

Hello! How can I help you?

[chilly merlin]

Can we go in DMs if thats okay with u?

[twin sentinel]

Sure c:

[chilly merlin]

tyy

[feral basin]

is tryhackme premium worth it

for beginner beacuse they say its recommended to learn the jr pentester but thats premium

[trim sierra]

yeah i learned a lot from thm, tons of free rooms. anything paid is only good as the effort you put into it

[ornate ridge]

Should I start with network pentesting or web pentesting? I have 2 years of linux experience and I know a little bit about how the internet works and I like the cli style but I don't know which one makes more sense for me

[pale galleon]

Usually in red team operations you'll have to get the foothold first, that's when web pentesting comes in :>
Start with web, do some machines to learn initial foothold gaining and privilege escalation, then move on to networks to practice foothold+privesc+network pentesting

[ornate ridge]

But in web pentesting i try again and again and still can't find any vulnerabilities for bug bounty, sites are not like the other ctf's so when i start to try pentest a real website i'll confuse for seeing things i cant understand.

[pure crescent]

Hello is there a way I can get a temporary phone number for OTP purposes specifically USA

[pale galleon]

No worries, it's completely okay :>
You should keep in mind that a huge amount of hunters hack the same thing you do (+malicious actors sometimes), so easy wins might already be obtained

Sometimes it's a good idea to wait until they update their websites to try hacking it again

I always love saying - sometimes it's not about you being not good enough, but the website being secure enough

[pale galleon]

Yup, a lot of resources on google, not sure if I can share links here

[pure crescent]

Awesome can you share with me lemme hit you up

[pale galleon]

Just google it, probably the first result is gonna be quackr :>

[ornate ridge]

ty ill keep trying

[pure crescent]

I've tried but most of them paid

[pale galleon]

There are ton of free resources as well, take a closer look

[pale galleon]

Good luck 🫡

[pure crescent]

Do you have one in mind I'd really appreciate

[pale galleon]

I literally mentioned it before, quackr

[pure crescent]

Thanks mate

[pale galleon]

You're welcome 🫡

[astral owl]

can someone join vc I have one question

[spiral notch]

why cant you ask in here?

[astral owl]

i lazy to typ lol

my pc isnt working well

when ever i restart or turn off it goes to blue screen and then goes back to my desktop

[spiral notch]

oh gg

sure 1s

[astral owl]

i wait in general

[unkempt tree]

Are there any free virtual machines ?

[astral owl]

no

[spiral notch]

yes

like

well wdym

[unkempt tree]

Can you send me one

[unkempt tree]

Like computer inside computer to test out stuff

[spiral notch]

yea

the 2 primarily used ones are free

virtualbox is my go to

[unkempt tree]

Link ?

[spiral notch]

https://google.com

[unkempt tree]

oracle vm ?

[spiral notch]

ya

virtualbox

[unkempt tree]

how do i download it

[spiral notch]

select your operating system

[unkempt tree]

ok

[dapper forge]

what type of stuff?

[unkempt tree]

it dosent let me put it inside my external storage

it says something about security

[thorny lagoon]

Hey who knows how to bypass a password on a computer

[feral basin]

is it possible to download software even tho there is a admin blocking it on laptop

[unkempt tree]

i think you will have to bruteforce it

[unkempt tree]

maybe

[feral basin]

cuss i have a school laptop but a cant download any software and it sucks so hard

[unkempt tree]

oh

yeah you probably can

i dont really know how to

[unkempt tree]

Can you help me with the VM problam plz

[unkempt tree]

Do you know how to put the VM inside the new folder in the F disk or aka external disk

[feral basin]

no problem i was just wondering

[unkempt tree]

I am not of much help but maybe try searching on github

[feral basin]

okey

[thorny lagoon]

How

[unkempt tree]

You dont know whats a bruteforce _

?

[thorny lagoon]

No idea

[unkempt tree]

Basically imgaine a bot inputting a bunch of passwords at a very fast rate like
123

[thorny lagoon]

So how do learn it pls

[unkempt tree]

i dont know

[thorny lagoon]

Ooh ko

[dapper forge]

what?

[rustic elbow]

i need to hack into the main frame and acess the firewall

someone please help

[unkempt tree]

like i cant put the virtual machine inside my new folder i created

it says something about security

invalid installiation directory

the chosen installation directory is invalid as it dose not meet the security reguirements

how do i fix this ?

[dapper forge]

idk i dont use virtual box

463 errors every time i open the damn app

[unkempt tree]

sad

[unkempt tree]

dose anyone know how to fix this

I just want to install a VM on different folder then what is shown

[feral basin]

@unkempt tree did you run it as administrator

[lethal verge]

Where can I find working SOCK5 proxies?

I've done light research but I've never been able to find anything and even less free.

Just tryna test proxychains on kali but I need proxies 😭

[feral basin]

and maybe tis can help Disable Controlled Folder Access (Windows Security)
Windows Defender might be blocking access.

Go to Windows Security > Virus & threat protection

Scroll to Ransomware protection

Click Manage ransomware protection

Disable Controlled folder access (or allow VirtualBox as an exception)

[zinc phoenix]

Budjet?

[lethal verge]

What

[lethal verge]

No specific budget just curious

[zinc phoenix]

In that case blazing seo proxies are the best in my opinion

best pricing for the best quality ive seen so far

[lethal verge]

Will look them up

[zinc phoenix]

if you want to go cheap but the speeds are that well and uptime is kinda bad go for proxy seller

You could also use mysterium dark

[feral basin]

do you guys know by any chance how to bypass admin on my school laptop i cant install any software

[zinc phoenix]

#📜・rules

[radiant stone]

I don't recommend messing with your school systems as they are probably MDM controlled and you'll risk expulsion

[zinc phoenix]

If your school put restrictions they clearly dont want you messing with their systems

[zinc phoenix]

^

[feral basin]

oh my bad its just annoying and i need somt

[radiant stone]

Plus we don't assist with breaking into systems like this as per our rules

[spiral notch]

sure

what issue do u have

[feral basin]

its not to mess with there system i just wanne download somthing

[radiant stone]

Email your school IT and justify it's install

[feral basin]

okey srry for it

[zinc phoenix]

No need to be sorry

[unkempt tree]

no

[spiral notch]

yea still dont xd

[feral basin]

do you know a good room for tryhack me

im trying to learn red team

[spiral notch]

depends

[feral basin]

the red team side

[spiral notch]

more specific?

[feral basin]

like in general for beginner

[zinc phoenix]

Its all preference

[spiral notch]

red team includes a lot

theres too many, not just one

[unkempt tree]

i ran it as administrator but it dosent work so let me try the second thingy

[spiral notch]

whats ur issue?

[feral basin]

like the basic for pentesting

[unkempt tree]

how do i go to windows security and plus i think windows security is disabled as it wont let me open it

[spiral notch]

sorry but thats still way too broad

if youre really confused, they have roadmaps

go to the free roadmap on their main page

and complete it all

[feral basin]

okey

[zinc phoenix]

Do you enjoy like environments like internal external cloud physical work or personal F2F or recon

[spiral notch]

big words big words

dont

[feral basin]

very big words

[spiral notch]

are u russian

@zinc phoenix

[unkempt tree]

im trying to put the setup wizard in F:\VM but it wont work and says something like this invalid installiation directory
the chosen installation directory is invalid as it dose not meet the security reguirements

[zinc phoenix]

Sorry do you like networking or exploiting or scanning or like Owasp

[zinc phoenix]

Nope i just love russian music

[spiral notch]

still big words

[spiral notch]

awh

[zinc phoenix]

Their voices and genre are just majestic

[spiral notch]

zhanulka is amazing

[unkempt tree]

whats recon ?

[spiral notch]

reconnaissance

[zinc phoenix]

reconnaissance

[unkempt tree]

what it used for?

[spiral notch]

scanning

finding vulnerabilities

[feral basin]

from the things ive done on hack me i havent done any exploiting so i wanne give that a try

[zinc phoenix]

Its like assessing threats or finding basic foundations

[unkempt tree]

ok

[spiral notch]

https://open.spotify.com/track/53ahRW910hPHbKMvbZQlHK?si=65590ba83f654041

[zinc phoenix]

Stinky typing faster than me

[spiral notch]

listen to this aswell

[spiral notch]

sorry not sorry 193 wpm record t

[spiral notch]

and this https://open.spotify.com/track/4bstwYmgfCIBMLut45dvBG?si=59750dce01594b45

[zinc phoenix]

This is really good

[spiral notch]

++

i mostly listen to russian punkrock

their guitar riffs are amazing asw

[zinc phoenix]

explore the fields and do some side research you will find something you will like

[zinc phoenix]

REAL

[feral basin]

okey thanks

[unkempt tree]

uh

also

it dosent show the VM

part

[spiral notch]

hey youve ever heard of

since youve dived into russian music a bit

https://open.spotify.com/track/6OMBhRhwg6cnWR9ghrTubA?si=c7644157b4874b8b

[unkempt tree]

Location F:\ but no VM when i click the vm btw

vm folder

[feral basin]

i dont know why but this is soo good

[zinc phoenix]

Try manually creating the folder im not sure

[spiral notch]

i am the no.1 fan of their group man

[zinc phoenix]

and reinstalling

[unkempt tree]

I did

[unkempt tree]

i did

[spiral notch]

ive went to their concert a few days ago

theyre on a tour rn

[zinc phoenix]

Oh wow are you able to send screenshots

[spiral notch]

he doesnt have perms prolly

redirect him to an image hsot

[feral basin]

i dont know hat there saying but i like there voices

[spiral notch]

host

[zinc phoenix]

I was thinking that too

[spiral notch]

give me white wings, im drowning in a whirlpool in that particular verse

they sing lots about politics

russia (in the negative way)

[feral basin]

you know russian?

[spiral notch]

i am one

i was on their concert like a few days ago even posted a clip here

1s let me find

oh whoops we in help-me

go to #💬・old-gen-chat

[feral basin]

okey

[unkempt tree]

why is my monitor turning on and off

when im installing the VM

Also in the ISO windows 10 download thingy why is the product language only english united states and english international im trying to put it as english united kingdom but theres none do i put it as english international ?

[feral basin]

i doubt there is gonna be e big diff between the international and uk

i could be wrong tho

[unkempt tree]

how do i verify the download

[feral basin]

i have no idea

[unkempt tree]

Well

[feral basin]

do you kneed to learn the red team engagement in tryhackme or is not that importent for begginers

need

[unkempt tree]

well

uhhh

how do i download the VM

i downloaded the microsoft ISO files but how do i get them inside the VM or whatever

i also downloaded the kali linux ones

[halcyon flame]

ISO files, you need to mount them as a CD / DVD in the virtualiser

Starting the VM will then boot from that image, and present the option to eithrr boot in live mode, or install the OS @unkempt tree

[unkempt tree]

what

also where do i find my kali linux vm in the add

i think i broke the virtual box

it wont let me open now

[halcyon flame]

Won't let you open? Any kind of error message you can share?

With VirtualBox, when it's open it has a list of the VMs you have created

...or with any desktop virtualization app really

Are you using VirtualBox, or something else @unkempt tree ?

[unkempt tree]

something about it cant find COM

[unkempt tree]

oracle virtual box

im redownloading it

[halcyon flame]

Ok, you'll need to type out the error in more detail tbh

something about can't find COM doesn't help

Any kind of error number?

[unkempt tree]

I wounder do you know how to install the oracle VM in a different storage ?

[unkempt tree]

I already unistalled it

[halcyon flame]

Ok, see how you get on with a fresh install I guess

In a different storage? The app, when you go through the installation process you can choose where it is installed. For the location of the VM images, you are given the option when creating the VMs where to store the disk images IIRC

[unkempt tree]

Whenever i try to put it in F:\ VM it dosent work

it says something about invalid installation directory

and then the chosen installation directory is invalid as it dose not meet the security reguirements

[halcyon flame]

I'd need a more detailed error than that.. but maybe create a folder on that drive and use that as the target directory

Hard to say without more info tbh

[unkempt tree]

alright so basically i created a folder on on my new volume drive aka F: i renamed it to vm and im trying to put the installation process of the VM in there

but it keeps saying that when im trying to change the installation folder

i dont want to put it in C:\programfiles

[halcyon flame]

Can you type out the exact error please?

If you could create a folder, the partition isn't in read only mode

So you should be able to install it there

[unkempt tree]

thats kinda the exact error

[halcyon flame]

Something like that?

[unkempt tree]

The chosen installation directory is invalid as it dose not meet the security reguirements refer to oracle virtual box 7.1.8 manual for more information please choose another directory for installing oracle

[unkempt tree]

yes

[halcyon flame]

Then just install in program files as default

There is likely a reason

You can then store your VM images in the F drive

Or read this topic, which I found as first result Googling

https://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?t=112067

I searched for "invalid installation directory" virtualbox

[unkempt tree]

so like i just drag and drop kali linux and windows iso into the VM folder ?

[halcyon flame]

No

Install VirtualBox in the default DIR

Create a new VM with the required resources for whatever OS you want to run

Hell wtf

Google kali instructions virtualbox

[unkempt tree]

ok

oh it appear

i have the problam again

failed to aguire com objects

Error in C:\Users\Administrator.VirtualBox\VirtualBox.xml (line 16) -- UUID "{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}" has zero format.

D:\tinderboxa\win-7.1\src\VBox\Main\src-server\VirtualBoxImpl.cpp[844] (long __cdecl VirtualBox::init(void)).

Result Code:
E_FAIL (0x80004005)
Component:
VirtualBoxWrap
Interface:
IVirtualBox {d644ad1e-c501-4fc7-9ab6-aa6d763bc540}
Callee:
IVirtualBoxClient {d2937a8e-cb8d-4382-90ba-b7da78a74573}

what is this

i dont understand any of this

[lethal verge]

Ru installing it in its default place?

[unkempt tree]

yes

[lethal verge]

Honestly it really js seems like a broken install. Have you tried reinstalling it?

[unkempt tree]

appeared before

[lethal verge]

hmmmmm

[unkempt tree]

do i reinstall it again ?

[lethal verge]

You can but I doubt it will work if you already did it

[unkempt tree]

then what do i do ?

[lethal verge]

What windows version ru on

[unkempt tree]

its windows 10 i believe

but its a modified version

for gaming

[lethal verge]

I see

Do you have virtualization on and all that?

[unkempt tree]

whats that

[lethal verge]

Like did you go into your bios and enable virtualization

It will be smth like VT-x/AMD-V

A decent way to check

is in taskmanager

check if the virtualization option on your CPU is enabled

[unkempt tree]

how

im in task manager

[lethal verge]

go into performance

Then click on ur CPU

[unkempt tree]

oh its disabled

how do i enable it ?

[lethal verge]

It depends per buis

bios*

what brand is ur motherboard

[unkempt tree]

how do i check that

[lethal verge]

is it a laptop?

[unkempt tree]

no

its a pc

[lethal verge]

did you build it?

[unkempt tree]

no

is the mother board important ?

do i need to do something

?

with the motherboard

[lethal verge]

Its important cuz each bios is different

For Windows 10 and 11: You can hold down the Shift key and click restart. Then, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI firmware settings and click Restart. This will boot your computer directly into the BIOS without needing to press any keys during startup

or

Through Settings: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app. Click on "Update & Security", then select "Recovery" from the left sidebar. Click "Restart now" under "Advanced startup" and follow the path: Troubleshoot → Advanced options → UEFI Firmware Settings → Restart

[unkempt tree]

is there any easier way

why is pc stuff so hard

im gonna ask help with something else

How do you install github stuff ?

[spiral notch]

this is pretty easy

[spiral notch]

yeah pretty often

vms don't wanna run if u badly confugre it

configure

[unkempt tree]

i will probably run the vm 2 times in 2 months

so its not like i really care

what im mostly doing is

stuff

[halcyon flame]

I'd try uninstalling, removing if it still exists the XML file it mentions in the error and reinstalling.

A reboot never hurts either.

[unkempt tree]

but whats visual studio installer
and npm start
and node index
.mjs
is it okay if i send the github link ?

[unkempt tree]

i dont care about it anymore

[sturdy lion]

Hey guys, couple years ago in hawaii i found an iphone 13, i could factory reset i cant get through the apple id lock thing, can anybody help mw or give me any tips??

[halcyon flame]

That'd be a lost or stolen iPhone, you're not going to get around it.

[sturdy lion]

Yea?

[halcyon flame]

Yeah

[sturdy lion]

Thank you ig

[halcyon flame]

Best thing, hand it in, but after years unlikely it'll find its way back to the owner

Otherwise the only thing it's good for is parts

[sturdy lion]

I live further away from hawaii so im not how id return it so i thought of maybe finding a use for it

Thank you again

[unkempt tree]

How do i install stuff from github

can someone help me get something ?

[spiral notch]

You go to a repository and u download the file

Or you follow the instructions

In the repository

[unkempt tree]

the instructions seem to be hard and i dont know any of these

[spiral notch]

what are u trynna jnstall

install

[unkempt tree]

do i send the github link in your dms ?

[spiral notch]

sure

[halcyon flame]

Brutal

[unkempt tree]

i am in microsoft visual studio and i want to install a github thingy do i gitclone it onto the visual studio

[ivory sky]

Hey anyone here ?

Can anyone help me I’m having troubles with the tryhackme offensive security intro I’m just having a hard time understanding what it’s asking me to do

I sent you a PM

It says you have found a secret bank transfer page that’s allows you to transfer money but it doesn’t explain how to do it at all

[unkempt tree]

can someone help me

what are the reguired depencides

[halcyon flame]

It depends on what you are trying to work with. Generally GitHub projects that are well maintained will have a readme including details of how to set the project up.

Which project are you trying to get working?

[unkempt tree]

visual studios

Before starting, I need you to install Visual Studio Installer and the Dashboard Development pack with C++.

First Time Setup:

Install required dependencies: npm start This will install pnpm and other necessary packages.
Building:

Create your stealer: node index.mjs
Follow the interactive prompts.

this is what it says

[halcyon flame]

Ok.. did it link to those dependencies at all? Did you install Visual Studio and include that pack?

Have you installed npm / nodejs?

[unkempt tree]

idk what are those

[unkempt tree]

and no

[halcyon flame]

You may want to do that then

[unkempt tree]

how

[halcyon flame]

Google to find out how to install those dependencies?

Not here to be a proxy to Google

[unkempt tree]

uh

how

?

[halcyon flame]

Ask Google for the answer.

Like, literally how you'd ask here

Literally.

[unkempt tree]

ok

[halcyon flame]

Like, have you never used Google before to find something out?

The ability to research is such an important skill to learn

[oblique pawn]

ejem chatgpt

[halcyon flame]

..and the resources available to you in this day and age make it SO easy

No screw GPT

Google it, read it, learn it

GPT certainly has its place

but you don't need it for this kind of thing

[unkempt tree]

yes but the videos are sometimes kinda useless

[halcyon flame]

What videos?

Google provides links to actual resources in text too

Not just videos

[unkempt tree]

I mean youtube videos

[halcyon flame]

Ok yes, videos can provide great information, but more times than not documentation, blogs and tutorials will give you more value

Ok, well I said Google, not Youtube

...even though Youtube is owned by Google lol

Like the search engine part of Google.

[unkempt tree]

i dont know what the dependecie is do i just use npm install <package-name> but i dont know the package

is it wait i found it but

how

how do i install it

package.json like this ?

[halcyon flame]

If you've installed nodejs / npm, and the other Visual Studio dependencies, you can install the node dependencies with npm install

Which project is it exactly you're trying to get to work?

[fading schooner]

¡Good Evening! I would like to install OSX(MacOS) on VirtualBox, ¿How can I to do it?

[unkempt tree]

I dont think i did

[halcyon flame]

jfc

Why not?

What project?

Last time I'll ask

Believe it or not I'm actually trying to help you @unkempt tree

[unkempt tree]

so basically

Do i send it in your dms ?

[halcyon flame]

No?

Answer here

[unkempt tree]

And its not a project of mine

im just trying to get something of github

this

[halcyon flame]

lol

Firstly, this is an ethical server

[unkempt tree]

ok

[halcyon flame]

Secondly, if you do not know how to set this kinda thing up, you probably shouldn't be working with it.. you're more than likely going to end up being the victim yourself

[unkempt tree]

ok

how do i run a command in

visual studio

[halcyon flame]

Google it.

I'm done

Seriously, you're playing with projects like that, no doubt for unethical means.. you're not going to just pick something up and be able to con people if you can't even research how to make it work in the first place under your own steam.

Stop strying to scam people, start trying to learn the field of security if it is actually an interest to you. If the only reason you are here is to make quick money by exploiting others, damn.. you're on the wrong path, and in the wrong place.

@unkempt tree

[unkempt tree]

I dont scam people

sorry

for wasting your time

[halcyon flame]

That's what the project you shared is literally for

[unkempt tree]

Also for every github repo do you gitclone it ?

[halcyon flame]

I'm not helping you

[fossil swan]

hola

[hybrid ivy]

Howdy yall. So i know this is a crazy question but i was curious if anyone here has any special abilities when it comes to finding people. I went through the foster care system very young and ive been in search of my younger brother who turned 15 today. If anyone knows anything id absolutely love to get some help.

[dense condor]

I’m sure this is a silly question but gotta ask…is it a good idea to use a gaming pc for cyber security. I’m thinking about building one but would like the best of both worlds if possible

[analog lark]

Did they remove the old help me channel that had all the questions in it that were threads?

[halcyon flame]

There's no difference, power is power.. a gaming computer plays games well, it'll let you write documents in office well, and let you run tools and vms for infosec well 🙂

[lethal verge]

yes

[dense condor]

Thanks

[fickle dawn]

old

[feral siren]

yo how what do I need to get for my website to save details from a form filled by user? smth like aws?

[halcyon flame]

You could setup a CMS, something simple like Wordpress or whatever, or you could use an embedded Google Form https://workspace.google.com/intl/en_uk/products/forms/

AWS would be where the CMS or service would be hosted

(although AWS likely has services that help with form submission.. they seem to have a service for everything these days)

If it's a simple form you want to collect data from, check out Google Forms for a simple solution

[feral siren]

embedding google form is possible?

[halcyon flame]

I'm.. honestly not sure

I kinda assumed it was

Select from multiple question types, organise them with a drag-and-drop interface, quickly customise each to fit your needs and then easily share your form via email or social media, or embed it on a website.

[feral siren]

I'm currently using wix and thinking of using ai and learning a little to make a better website without the form limit

[halcyon flame]

So the main issue is a limit from Wix?

[feral siren]

yes

and it's too basic as well

a little more appealing and no limit is what I'm looking for

site can be improved with time

[halcyon flame]

Wordpress tbh is pretty good, and gets a bad rap mostly for the plugin vulnerabilities from over the years

(although ok, it has had vulnerabilities itself too)

[feral siren]

I do have squarespace as well if that's good

[halcyon flame]

It will give much more flexibility, and no real limits

but will require some learning

There are options for managed hosting of WP sites though

Not aware of the limits on Wix/Squarespace tbh

[feral siren]

I see

I'll just dig into it a little, thanks for the inital knowledge. ik where to start now

there are two WordPress?

[halcyon flame]

Uhh I mean there is the managed / hosted version, but that is the same as the open source version

https://wordpress.com/

https://wordpress.com/free/

[past dock]

Good Morning
This is Emmanuel from Nigeria, West Africa
I am an undergraduate Student in a University pursuing B.sc in Cybersecurity science.
Please I am confused about the Course
And what can online websites can I learn some important details about Cyber security
Thanks Community 😊

[fickle dawn]

nice to meet you here

[supple helm]

nice to meet you here

[spiral notch]

tryhackme and hackthebox offer amazing courses

for free

[raven lodge]

https://i.imgur.com/Az5KDcJ.png

What am I doing wrong??

Fkn LinPEAS

[pale galleon]

what's the output of ls in kali?

[raven lodge]

List files

[pale galleon]

try curl-ing the root directory

(just remove /linpeas.sh | bash)

[raven lodge]

normal output

shows everything

[pale galleon]

Well, I need to see what it shows 😭

[raven lodge]

DM

[elfin dust]

ccan someeone help me to doawnload kali linux plss

[eager knot]

there are many tutorials on how to do it,
best way for anyone and that includes intermediate people is to download it as a vm
that way you get to keep your secure boot on and have an isolated env which is way more secure that way

[silent bobcat]

Hello someone please help me
My laptop has become slow after i dual booted it with garuda hypr I noticed this recently in windows when i decided to play games getting low fps and cpu is going 95 even when nothing is running any suggestion

Like the laptops specs are pretty good still getting many issues

just secure boot disabled

Could it be because im using Garuda grub to load windows

[steady nest]

any one know how to rice macos?

[silent bobcat]

I tried to research more on this topic but still couldn't find anything

Yup that was my conclusion

[signal atlas]

Hey guys I have 0 knowledge of these things how can I start

[spiral notch]

tryhackme and hackthebox offer great beginner friendly courses

although thm being easier

[signal atlas]

I need something free

[silent bobcat]

THM

also learn from network chuck the basics

like linux and networking and then learn bit of OS

[signal atlas]

Ok thx bro

[silent bobcat]

Welcome

[slim sparrow]

Hi

[autumn swan]

Hello

[slim sparrow]

Just joined

[silent bobcat]

Helloo

[slim sparrow]

I really wish if I could get a rundown so I could grasp better the knowledge

[spiral notch]

It is free

[spiral notch]

wdym a rundown

[halcyon flame]

Hack The Box has plenty of free content too on Academy (https://academy.hackthebox.com) and the Labs (https://www.hackthebox.com)

always selling, no shame shill

[supple helm]

knowledge on?

[covert mirage]

Guys, does certifications like CCNA or CompTIA+ necessary for cybersec jobs?

[spiral notch]

depends on what job specifically

[silent bobcat]

Usually its job dependent but they do help in interviews

[lethal verge]

They are not necessary but they help depending on what you want to do

[oblique pawn]

it depends of the country too

[azure grove]

does somebody know how i can evade ms family saftey without beeing admin and my parents noticing? if not does somebody know where i can get help?

[oblique pawn]

for example here in latam the most times they request certifications like ISO 27001 or CEH, its a standar if you want to job in cibersecurity

[oblique pawn]

but if you want to get a job in cibersecurity you need first of all learn and certificate in pentesting web and pentesting Active Directory, it is the most requested in the industry, certs like: eWPTx, CRTO, ISO 270001, the CCNA it is a complementery certification

[eager knot]

that would be considered an unethical approach, why would you want to do that?

[oblique pawn]

If you already have pentesting certifications and are looking to specialize in an area, I recommend two specializations: the first is exploit dev for Windows and IoT pentesting

and I assure you that you will earn a lot of money with them

I am specializing in Windows exploit development

actually

[rustic elbow]

n

[dapper forge]

Not hard to imagine why a kid would want to bypass restrictions set by their parents

[eager knot]

i am asking because i had a similar question being asked by a kid, it turns out that the parents were abusive
in which case i would recommend to just get in touch with authoritize, some parents use these type of restrictions in order to control their child in a very malicious way

i don't imagine that's the case but i have to take all possible outcomes into consideration and based off of that react in the way i see right

[azure grove]

bc my dads a controllfreak and no other person at my age i know has this

[eager knot]

i see, i won't ask you for your age out of respect but:
bypassing it would just make your parents mistrust you more, it's better to be honest and conversate it with them

[halcyon flame]

Well.. you break past the controls in place by which they've agreed to let you use the tech.. they will find out, and you will lose that tech,.

Instead, speak to your dad

Explain what you want to use that you can't

(unless.. that..)

Parents can be understanding, even if they try to control children so much to protect them.

[azure grove]

my dad is very very stubborn and i tried it very often

i know that he does this to protect me but i dont need it

hes just afraid that i get as addicted as him in the past

[halcyon flame]

It's not just about getting addicted

Yes, that is one thing

but the internet can be dangerous.. don't judge him too harshly, he's not trying to be a kill joy

He's just trying to look out for you.. and to be honest, a limit on screen time is not a bad thing.

Whether it's more time, or access to thingfs that are blocked, you gotta speak to him about it

Sure you could bypass somehow maybe, but you'd then break the trust he's put in you to start with regarding access

I don't expect you to listen, and I certainly wouldn't have as a kid, and didn't in some cases.. but I wish I had.

Are you happy now @azure grove

You made me feel old

[azure grove]

i understand and i know hes not meaning it bad but ist 30 min per Day and thats a little to less and i know the dangours of the internet

but thanks for your time ^^

[halcyon flame]

Do me a favour

[eager knot]

i would have to ask you to change that pfp

[halcyon flame]

Google exactly what you just asked

...and yeah, do that too

[spiral notch]

ew pfp

emma frost?

[stark plank]

@eager knot

[eager knot]

what's up

[eager knot]

@native ridgecan you please stop asking new members to dm you? it looks suspicious
there's a reason we have the help section over here is so that we can keep a watchful eye on our members

@fickle knot @azure grove @ivory skyi generally recommend to each of you not to accept dms from random members of the server, we usually help members in here for safety measures and to avoid any potential scams

[unkempt kayak]

I need help building and ids on kail Linux on a vmware with proper configuration

[limpid flume]

I want to become a ethical hacker can anyone please provide me a proper roadmap to follow and things that I need to take in consideration 🙏

[mossy echo]

Bro

@eager knot trying to take it to dm

[mossy echo]

Do not accept his request ok

[limpid flume]

Thank you i blocked him

[mossy echo]

Better to take precaution than to get hacked

[limpid flume]

Well if I did it in time or not i don't know

[mossy echo]

Did you click on any link he sent u

[limpid flume]

No

Just sent 2-3 message and then I read your message

Just blocked him

[mossy echo]

This channel is designed to help me so if you want to help him do it here

Ok? Still

[dusty atlas]

We need a map to follow up

[limpid flume]

@dusty atlas I just don't know how to start and what to learn

[bronze marten]

Try HTM or THM

[limpid flume]

@bronze marten Thank you for your help 🙂🙂

[zinc phoenix]

Well this depends on what you prefer. There isnt really a roadmap but preference on what makes you happy and what you enjoy and what you want to challenge your self and work on. Theres many different fields essentially such a networking, os learning, programming, or cybersec concepts like security learning such as threats vulnerabilities exploits or malware dev, Or traditional tools, Or some people just want their own start up so they use knowledge by achievments likes gaining certs #📜・certs-and-career

[bronze marten]

Yea no problem if you need any questions ask me and for youtubers you can look at networkchuck, david bombal , hacker loi and more

[zinc phoenix]

Go with THM it has more first time friendly features

[bronze marten]

And yea pick your team first and what your gonna do

[bronze marten]

Arent they kinda the same?

[limpid flume]

@zinc phoenix @bronze marten thank you both of you. I can now finally do something i really wanted to do all this time

[bronze marten]

acually no nvm there different

[bronze marten]

No problem if you need any questions ask us

[zinc phoenix]

steeper learning curve on HTB and its more self directed

its minimal guidance its closer to CTF-style learning rather than having tuturials or handy workthroughs

HTB just pretty much gives you all the answers on the walk through

Its more intermediate on HTB

[bronze marten]

Ahh okay i get it now

So whats your opinion for HTM

mb

I meant THM

[zinc phoenix]

I just think its more user friendly and easier for beginners to navigate it

[bronze marten]

And for HTB is like jumping in blindly

[zinc phoenix]

eh yeh i guess so

Not really blindly just less help its more dictated by you

[bronze marten]

Yea sorta

[zinc phoenix]

recently ive been really invested in rootme

[bronze marten]

well im using THM then after im finished i will do HTB once again

[zinc phoenix]

and ctftime

[bronze marten]

I remember that when i was a beginner i was gonna try that

[zinc phoenix]

try root-me.org

and ctftime.org

[bronze marten]

yea i will

[zinc phoenix]

^havent fiddled with this a lot since im trying to work around and experience root me

[zinc phoenix]

Fair enough

[covert jetty]

Is there an osint channel?

[bronze marten]

#🕵・intel-and-investigation

[obtuse lark]

not to be nosey but this actually makes a lot of sense W advice

[obtuse lark]

I’m trying to be as genuine as I can with this question but I honestly have no clue where to start with my aspirations in cyber security to become an analyst or even something else in the field that may interest me. Im 28 and sometimes I fear that it’s too late for me considering I have never been to college. I’m also currently working retail full time but my job is offering to pay for school for all my books and tuition for colleges they are partnered with which are some that offer cyber security courses. I know a good step would be to look into it but once I get started I’m worried that I will get stuck and not know how to utilize my knowledge to help me take further steps in the field especially since I have no friends to network with in said field. Is there anything possibly online like training courses or certifications I can work towards outside of school that could look impressive and even help kickstart and opportunity for me as well as be a good tool to continually revisit even after landing a job that way I can keep trying to improve my experience and knowledge that would actually help me land a job in cyber security that will in turn keep me up to date and ahead of the game while also on the job?

my friend sent me a comptia training course on youtube but from what I’ve read in this server I don’t think that alone is going to be to gratifying to those in the field who are hiring

okay that’s somewhat of a relief to the slight worry and anxiety from over analyzing and thinking I was experiencing. Thank you very very much. I will actually jump
on to that as quickly as I can and see where it gets me.

[subtle trellis]

My instagram account got hacked and I’m completely locked out of it no way of getting in

I’m cooked

[amber matrix]

https://help.instagram.com/368191326593075/

https://help.instagram.com

[rancid wasp]

@amber matrix can you help me figure out something?

[spiral notch]

I agree very much with @last maple !! It's never too late. About college, the good they can mostly provide is certification or proof of certain core skills on your job resume later. The actual learning happens at home and only rewards dedicated people. This community being amazing for guiding people as well

There are many free ways to learn cybersec

focus on getting some achievements or projects for your resume

to make it stand out

[obtuse lark]

what are some resources I can use or look into that will help me develop some projects for said resume?

[amber matrix]

?

[rancid wasp]

Can I dm you?

[amber matrix]

Huuuh

Idk what is it about?

[amber matrix]

??

[rancid wasp]

Well it’s about a tool

I wanted to know what it does

And I thought it would be preferable if could ask in dm

[amber matrix]

Umm what is the tool name?

[rancid wasp]

Idk if I should be saying it here for some reasons💀

That’s why I asked for dm

I couldn’t find it on web

And I need to verify if it’s even a tool or not

So please help me out?🥲

[amber matrix]

Ok I guess dm me

Lemme take a look

[rancid wasp]

Thanks a lot dude

[spiral notch]

nothing. It's exclusive for a reason

you need an amazing imagination

you can feel free to take a look at my projects and maybe you'll get some ideas from that. I can give you some suggestions if you tell me a more specific field you're trying to break into

however the main point would always je to solve a problem that needs to be solved

something that doesn't already exist

[spiral notch]

https://kitsunera.github.io

[obtuse lark]

oh yea I’m cooked

your projects seem very good though

I could never

[spiral notch]

You could!! I confidence is key

[glass heron]

@trim oyster

@spiral notch

how did u make that

[spiral notch]

u can learn lots from this server. I've had pll tell me I've taught them more than their 2 years of uni over a 2 hour yap about network exploits and how they work, and vice versa too!! I learn so much from others in this server that have other fields too, that I'd never learn anywhere else

[spiral notch]

make what?

[glass heron]

That website

[spiral notch]

html css and a bit of js for the switched theme

[glass heron]

I seen a lot of similar ones in this server

from GitHub

[glass heron]

Ohh

[spiral notch]

yea it all requires coding

[glass heron]

does GitHub give you some sort of template and you modify it

[spiral notch]

No

people just have pretty similar ideas of making that program windows with the 3 buttons on the top left to simulate a program open

[glass heron]

Ohh

Makes sense

It looks good

[spiral notch]

github doesn't give anytginf

[glass heron]

I might try to make one

[spiral notch]

aw thanks!

[glass heron]

Nwss

[chilly merlin]

Just read your page, it’s nice and I will definitely use the nmap kitty, thanks

[fluid hornet]

Hi guys can u all help me some one is pretending to be me on ig. What shall I do ? Can his ip be traced ?😱
He has been running scam and frauds😨🥹

[pale galleon]

Report them

[eager knot]

you can only report his account for such activity, but we cannot help you trace or identify people like that as it's unethical
please read the #📜・rules

[winged lantern]

How can trace someone's location with a phone number oh email?

[eager knot]

you can't because it's illegal and unethical, please read the #📜・rules

[fluid hornet]

Nvm thnk u I learned it

[spice wyvern]

I started exploring the Defensive side (SOC), what are the tools/skills/projects that I should be doing? I know basic networking, Operating systems and other basic stuff.

[eager knot]

htb and thm has a specific soc path you can follow up with
https://tryhackme.com/path/outline/soclevel1
https://academy.hackthebox.com/path/preview/soc-analyst

[spice wyvern]

Thanks

[crisp star]

Learn cloud stuff

Especially the microsoft stack.

Also you can have a look at some SIEMS tools like QRadar which even offer a community eddition for free

[unique rune]

#👥・help-me can anyone one help, i want to start cybersecurity, where should i start and what are the essential things to learn.

[eager knot]

#👥・new-member-guide
look here first, we have resources organized for new cybersecurity learners

[unique rune]

thanks

[warm trellis]

Is thara any electronics technician

[snow night]

Where do you get inspiration for web site layout? I’m asking cause I really hate web dev, more precisely frontend . And I lack the designer artistic vein in me

Your portfolio page looks chef kiss

[snow night]

I’m very interested
How does one get to those hourly yaps if I may?

[analog lark]

I am doing a school project on a cyber security related topic. Would anyone be opened to being interviewed?

[eager knot]

feel free to ask all the questions in one message and whoever sees it and wants to answer will just go ahead and do that👍

[analog lark]

Seeking input on Digital Privacy vs. National Security for school project.

I’m currently working on a school project about digital privacy and national security, specifically focusing on whether the U.S. government should require tech companies to provide encryption backdoors for government access.

This is a complex and highly debated topic, and I’d greatly appreciate your perspective to help me explore different viewpoints.

Do you believe the government should have access to encrypted data (via backdoors) for national security purposes? Why or why not?

How might encryption backdoors impact everyday privacy or cybersecurity for individuals and businesses?

Can you think of alternatives to backdoors that could balance privacy and security?

Your insights—whether personal, professional, or academic—would be incredibly valuable to my research. If you’re comfortable, feel free to reply with your job title and if you are fine with it can you DM your name so I can cite you if you are comfortable.

Thank you in advance for your time and input! If you’d like, I’m happy to share the final project with you once it’s completed.

[spiral notch]

hey didnt we already answer all this lol

u got like 5 or so entries

[spiral notch]

haha i dont have time to do it anymore, im not much in vc

i transfer them into simple guidesi ll prolly be posting on my yt

only got 1 vid there cuz lots of ppl were madly interested

[spiral notch]

aw thanks!!

[spiral notch]

it took lots and lots of prototyping

its not like i instantly woke up and made that idea

ive went through many different designs

ive went thru a very simple pastel colored wbesite with no animations and a cute font, onto a terminal style website at some point

which simulated just a terminal and used typewriter animations

for this one i wanted to make an app looking container, and didnt want the bland normal scrolling

and other scrolling effects are overused and overrated (like enlarging elements or fading in)

so i went with changing the color entirely

going to white theme as they scroll to the projects page

[snow night]

What’s the handler of your YouTube channel ?

[snow night]

So overall you just start with a blunt skeleton and then you keep on improving it until you are happy with it ?

[spiral notch]

https://youtube.com/@kvt5

https://youtu.be/ahGhnqsfVwM?si=M4M2lVzw0WcU7_Xl

the first video is pretty badi n quality

it was way past the time i wanted to post it and gfot sick in the middle of it

[spiral notch]

ehh not really

it just takes time you cant skip

not really skill, cant call it a skill

but that blunt skeleton was like

7 months ago

ish

youll get inspiration along the way

just stay motivated and keep making stuff!

[analog lark]

I did but they deleted the thread and I didn’t take screen shots so I lost all of the resources

[eager knot]

@steady nest hey, you can ask how to rice over here

[warm willow]

Hello, I am looking for a way to get back into an old instagram of mine, any ideas where I can find that info?

[marsh pasture]

Has anyone tried to convert a GeTac laptop to run Kali on it?

[grand bay]

hi i actually wanted to know how to run background check or like find dirt on someone?

[marsh pasture]

Bruh, background checks sites are searchable on sites just google it. Finding dirt, are you wanting to do some illegal stuff? That's not condoned here.

[grand bay]

nah like there is a guy who i think has commited tax fraud of about 300,000 usd

so like i wanna know if i can collect some proof against him like tracking his offshore accounts to the way to his money

dont think you can find that on google sites

he is the owner of a school.xd!

[weary peak]

Hello

Help me

[pale galleon]

https://dontasktoask.com/

[potent bay]

About what

[turbid lark]

Can anymore help me learn ciberceurity or be an etichal hacker

[sour compass]

Just wanted to ask that is a university degree really that important for cyber security network security to be precise

And also is there discrimination amongst who has the most knowledge

[wicked compass]

No, but it ranges based on the company and whatever experience you're bringing to the table. It is a good baseline to distinguish you from other candidates like any piece of experience would be

[sour compass]

But like if I have all the necessary qualifications and certifications is that still okay

[wicked compass]

I'd say so, but again experience is better

And again, ranges a lot based on company

[spiral notch]

im sure the law enforcement wouldve been on them

theres not much youd be able to do

with apps that run backgorund checks

[plain pond]

were should I start my programing jurney? were to learn?

[marsh drum]

Hey y’all, can anyone find some 100% off promo codes for uber eats or DoorDash. I’m hungry and pockets low. Just being honest !

[snow night]

no problems

thanks

[steady nest]

could anyone help me rice macos?

[bronze marten]

i can help

trying to customize your mac i see?

[steady nest]

Yes

[arctic wolf]

I need help completing my eviljinx on kali
It says

failed to set up TLS certificates:
www.googl.cam: obtaining certificate: authorization failed: HTTP 400 ... connection - 41.85.******: Timeout during connect.
Anyone knows the problem here

[bronze marten]

could be your domain isnt pointing to your server

[bronze marten]

okay nice i can recommend some apps for customization for it

if you want

[arctic wolf]

Ok

[steady nest]

id love some recomendations

[arctic wolf]

Yh, I noticed that. Just got my head full with the problem

[bronze marten]

okay well for themes you can use macOSicons

menu bar i would surley go for Bartender

[bronze marten]

i see

is that the only problem your facing or is that it?

[steady nest]

do you have a link to macos icons, i look it up and its a bunch of general stuff

[bronze marten]

yea of course

let me get it

https://macosicons.com/#/

https://www.macbartender.com

[arctic wolf]

This can be the problem but, don’t know how to fix that. I did all I can to fix the error but nah

My IP address is not accessible to Let's Encrypt.
This is likely due to:
• Firewall restrictions
• Port 80 (HTTP) and 443 (HTTPS) not open
• Domain DNS not pointing correctly to your IP

[bronze marten]

hmmm

[arctic wolf]

Yh, just this for now

[bronze marten]

alrighty check if your IP is publicly reachable

[arctic wolf]

Okay will do

[bronze marten]

becuase i think i remeber having the same issue

[arctic wolf]

Ohh

[plain snow]

best rdp service in the uk

[thorny lagoon]

Anyone knows how to use aircrack-ng

[modern knoll]

Hey what college would yall recommend to go to in Texas for cybersec or maybe even transferring into?

[thorny lagoon]

How do I use l0ptcrack

[drowsy oxide]

I'd love to learn from the beginning I'm ready to start loyal

[desert torrent]

I'm enrolled with an online university, Unless you want to live in a dorm, It's not that bad (ik it's not a specific college, but it's an option to think about since you mentioned transferring)

otherwise full-send to MIT if you can

[turbid lark]

Can anymore help me learn ciberceurity or be an etichal hacker

[supple grail]

I recommend checking #👥・new-member-guide out

It should help you get started

[desert torrent]

need quick help. i don't remember the name of the website that corrects essays

it's all AI based, fixes grammmmmmmmmarly lol

[fast sage]

question, what's a good way to build up my portofolio in cybersecurity in general? i have currently the equivalent of the sahara desert for my portofolio lmao

[eager knot]

a website would be a good start

you can host one for free with github pages

saves you time and backend management as you only need to work on frontend development

[fast sage]

ooo okay thanks!
i'll go research how to make one of those

[eager knot]

good luck! i myself have used react with tailwindcss, it worked well for me

[fast sage]

i did make a website once as a part of my college project but pretty sure it got deleted when i do my regular cleaning lmao

didn't know you can make one on github

[spiral notch]

and projects!!

make creative but even simple projects

[main forum]

ive got python version 3.13.2 in my terminal, but I need to make it to version 2.7.3 for some stuff I need to run in kali. How do i downgrade the version? Is it possible?

[eager knot]

you can install both that python version and have another one at the same time
pip install python==2.7.3

but yet again, when you type in python3 in kali it usually refers to the third version of python

but when you run python, it refers to the second version

so i am pretty sure you already have both

[main forum]

is the error normal?

"error: externally-managed-environment"

[eager knot]

which?

[main forum]

@eager knot

[eager knot]

ohh i see

you need to create a python env

[main forum]

righttttt

gotcha

thank you for the help!