Route Zero: Security Tools, Tips & Recs

  • Credential Hunting on Network Traffic

    In Active Directory environments, credentials often travel across the network — sometimes securely, but too often in ways that can be intercepted, extracted, or abused by attackers. Credential hunting on network traffic is the practice of monitoring and analyzing captured data in search of leaked or exposed authentication material, such… Continue ⇢

  • Credential Hunting on Network Shares: A Classic That Still Hits Hard

    In Active Directory environments, network shares are one of the most underrated — yet highly effective — vectors for credential discovery during a penetration test. Whether you’re performing an internal assessment (assumed breach) or moving laterally after an initial compromise, poorly secured shares can turn into gold mines. They often… Continue ⇢

  • CAI: The Future of AI in Cybersecurity

    You’ve probably been hearing about AI in cybersecurity everywhere—how it detects malware, analyzes logs, and more. But what about the offensive side? As the creators of CAI (Cybersecurity AI), we’ve been working to take AI to the next level: automating pentesting and bug hunting in a serious, structured way. And… Continue ⇢

  • How Are Zero-Days Found?

    Finding a zero-day—a previously unknown vulnerability with no public fix—is often seen as the pinnacle of offensive security. But how exactly do researchers and attackers find them? This post aims to break it down as clearly as possible: no hype, just real techniques, real code, and real explanations. What Is… Continue ⇢

  • IPMI CheatSheet For Penetratio Testing

    The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a low-level interface used for remote management of servers, allowing administrators to perform operations like rebooting, monitoring hardware health, or even accessing the BIOS—independent of the operating system. It typically runs over port 623/UDP and 623/TCP and is often accessible on Out-of-Band (OOB)… Continue ⇢

  • Tips For Web Hacking

    Don’t Test Blindly In complex environments with dozens or hundreds of web applications, it’s important to avoid wasting time probing every input without direction. The key is to understand the purpose and context of the applications first—whether they are internal tools, customer-facing portals, legacy apps, or exposed APIs. This helps… Continue ⇢

  • Tips For Enterprise Pentesting

    Mindset First: You Can’t Hack Everything In massive environments with thousands of machines, it’s crucial to understand that you won’t be able to touch every asset. The goal is not full coverage but smart targeting. Early in the engagement, define whether you’re aiming for Domain Admin access, sensitive data exfiltration,… Continue ⇢

  • Practical SQLMap Usage

    sqlmap is one of the most powerful tools in a pentester’s arsenal for exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities. Whether you’re testing for data leaks, privilege escalation, or even remote code execution, sqlmap can automate complex injection tasks with ease. This post provides a structured overview of essential sqlmap commands, organized by… Continue ⇢

  • Introduction to Android Pentesting

    With the increasing reliance on mobile applications for banking, communication, and sensitive operations, Android has become a major target in security assessments. Yet many pentesters coming from web or infrastructure backgrounds feel uncertain about where to begin. This post serves as a starting point for professionals looking to understand what… Continue ⇢