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Essential websites, platforms, and resources for cybersecurity professionals
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Security News & Research 4
KrebsOnSecurity
In-depth security news and investigation by renowned journalist Brian Krebs.
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Daily
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Articles, Investigations
Darknet Diaries
True stories from the dark side of the internet, featuring hackers, breaches, and cybercrime.
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Bi-weekly
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Podcasts, Transcripts
The Hacker News
Leading cybersecurity news platform covering latest threats, vulnerabilities, and security research.
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Multiple daily
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News Articles, Analysis
Bleeping Computer
Computer help and security news covering malware, ransomware, and cybersecurity threats.
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Daily
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News, Tutorials, Forums
Tool Repositories & Platforms 6
100Security
Main Brazilian information security community with technical and educational content.
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Daily
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Articles, Training, Community
HackPlayers
Focused on ethical hacking, pentesting and offensive security.
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Weekly
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Tutorials, Tools, News
Kali Linux
Official website of the most popular penetration testing Linux distribution.
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Regular
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Downloads, Documentation, Tutorials
KitPloit
Leading source for hacking tools, exploits, and security software with daily updates.
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Daily
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Tool Reviews, Downloads
SecTools.org
Comprehensive list of network security tools as voted by security professionals.
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Annually
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Tool Directory, Reviews
GitHub Security
Vast collection of open-source security tools and projects on GitHub.
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Continuous
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Source Code, Projects
Learning & Training 4
HackerOne
Leading bug bounty platform connecting ethical hackers with organizations.
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Continuous
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Bug Bounty Programs, Training
Hack The Box
Online platform for learning cybersecurity through hands-on challenges and labs.
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Weekly
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Labs, Challenges, Training
TryHackMe
Beginner-friendly cybersecurity training platform with guided learning paths.
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Weekly
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Rooms, Learning Paths, Challenges
Cybrary
Free cybersecurity training platform with courses for all skill levels.
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Monthly
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Video Courses, Labs
Vulnerability & Exploit Databases 4
Exploit Database
Archive of public exploits and corresponding vulnerable software by Offensive Security.
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Daily
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Exploits, Shellcodes, Papers
CVE Details
Comprehensive database of CVE security vulnerabilities with detailed statistics.
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Daily
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CVE Data, Statistics
National Vulnerability Database
US government repository of standards-based vulnerability management data.
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Daily
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Official CVE Data
Packet Storm Security
Information security services, news, files, tools, exploits, advisories and whitepapers.
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Daily
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Files, Exploits, News
Security Blogs & Communities 3
SANS Reading Room
Collection of original research documents about information security topics.
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Weekly
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Research Papers, Whitepapers
GBHackers On Security
Leading cybersecurity news platform covering latest threats, hacking techniques, and security research.
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Daily
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News Articles, Analysis
HackerOne Hacktivity
Public disclosure of resolved security vulnerabilities found through bug bounty programs.
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Daily
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Vulnerability Reports
Specialized Security Resources 2
OWASP
Open Web Application Security Project - improving software security worldwide.
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Regular
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Guidelines, Tools, Projects
Metasploit
World's most used penetration testing framework for finding and exploiting vulnerabilities.
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Regular
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Framework, Modules, Documentation
International Security Communities 3
Null Byte
White hat hacker training and hacking tutorials for aspiring penetration testers.
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Weekly
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Tutorials, Guides
InfoSec Institute
Information security training and certification programs for professionals.
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Weekly
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Courses, Articles, Resources
Security Weekly
Security podcast network covering the latest in information security news and research.
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Weekly
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Podcasts, Shows
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