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2038 Problem Explained: Unix Timestamp Overflow Bug
Explore the Year 2038 problem affecting 32-bit Unix timestamps. Learn why January 19, 2038 could cause critical system failures and how to prepare your applications now.
How to create functions in Python 3
Learn how to define, document, and test Python 3 functions with parameters, return values, scope rules, and practical examples.
Data breach trends 2023-2025: What organizations and consumers need to know
Review the breach patterns emerging since 2023, including double extortion, supply chain compromises, and consumer fallout, plus actions to reduce risk.
Common employee cybersecurity mistakes and how to prevent them
Identify the high-risk security mistakes employees make, why they happen, and the controls that reduce human-driven incidents.
X.509 Certificate Contents: Understanding Subject, Issuer, and Extensions
Explore X.509 certificate structure including subject, issuer, validity period, public key, serial number, and extensions. Learn what each field means for SSL/TLS security.
X.509 Certificate Decoder Privacy: Client-Side Processing for Security
Discover why client-side certificate decoding protects sensitive infrastructure details. Learn how browser-based parsing ensures production certificates never reach third-party servers.
CrowdStrike Outage Analysis: What Happened & What's Next
Complete analysis of the July 2024 CrowdStrike outage: root causes, global impact, recovery strategies, and prevention measures
Why XOR Cipher Is Insecure: Frequency Analysis and Known-Plaintext Attacks
Discover why basic XOR cipher is extremely weak and easily broken. Learn about frequency analysis, known-plaintext attacks, and key reuse vulnerabilities.
X-Frame-Options vs CSP frame-ancestors: Which Should You Use?
Learn the differences between X-Frame-Options and CSP frame-ancestors directives, why both are recommended for clickjacking protection, and how to implement them correctly in 2025.
What’s the difference between PowerShell and CMD?
Compare Windows PowerShell and the classic Command Prompt to decide which shell fits your automation, scripting, and troubleshooting needs.
Why is SQL Formatting Important for Development?
Discover how proper SQL formatting improves readability, maintainability, debugging efficiency, and team collaboration.
Why Use Lorem Ipsum Instead of
Discover why Lorem Ipsum is superior to repetitive filler text or keyboard mashing for design mockups. Learn how realistic letter distribution affects typography, readability assessment, and professional design workflows.
XOR Cipher Brute Force: Automated Cryptanalysis and Key Recovery
Learn how automated brute force analysis breaks XOR ciphers by trying all possible keys and scoring results. Understand frequency analysis and pattern detection techniques.
Why Hash Lookup Fails Against Polymorphic Malware: Understanding Detection Gaps
Discover why hash-based malware detection cannot catch polymorphic and metamorphic malware that changes its code with each infection, and learn what detection techniques fill these critical security gaps.
Why You Should Never Use MD5 or SHA-256 for Password Hashing
Discover why general-purpose hash functions like MD5 and SHA-256 are catastrophically insecure for password storage, and learn which specialized algorithms you should use instead.
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