Author

Kennedy Muthii

Kennedy Muthii

Information Security Analyst

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Accomplished professional proficient in Python, ethical hacking, Linux, cybersecurity, and OSINT. With a track record including winning a national cybersecurity contest, launching a startup in Kenya, and holding a degree in information science, he is currently engaged in cutting-edge research in ethical hacking.

Areas of expertise

Certifications & credentials

  • Cybersecurity
  • Making In-House Hacking and Penetration Testing Lab
  • Introduction to Programming Using PythonID: 1073-1670144
  • SQLID: 1060-1670144
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Articles by Kennedy Muthii

security

How to manage Pentest Projects with Cervantes?

Cervantes is an open source, a collaborative platform designed for pen-testers and red teams looking to save time and manage their projects, clients,

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

How to Hack Social Media Accounts - ZPhisher [5 Simple Steps]

Step by step instructions to hack social media accounts using automated phishing tool i.e. zphisher with practical example.

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

Create forensic image with FTK Imager [Step-by-Step]

Step by step instructions to obtain forensic image and volatile memory image from PC using FTK Imager with screenshots

Kennedy Muthii6 min read
security

Social Engineering Attacks [8 Common Attacks]

Different types of social engineering attacks and how they are performed explained in detail

Kennedy Muthii7 min read
security

Automate phishing campaigns using FiercePhish [Step-by-Step]

With the help of a robust open-source tool FiercePhish, you can manage a wide range of phishing operations as well as carry out several phishing engagements

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
linux

Install Gophish phishing framework Kali Linux [Step-by-Step]

Step by step instructions to install gophish phishing framework in Kali Linux. Complete tutorial to learn about gophish dashboard and configuration.

Kennedy Muthii6 min read
security

Setup Hacking Lab with Metasploitable [7 Easy Steps]

We will setup hacking lab which will consist of an attack orchestrating Operating System which in our case we will use the Kali Linux operating system and a vulnerable operating system which in our case is the …

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

Automate SSH Brute Force Attack

SSH brute force attacks are a type of cyber attack that is becoming increasingly common. They involve the use of automated software to try and gain access to

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

Nettacker - Automated Pentesting Framework [Tutorial]

Nettacker is an open-source penetration testing tool that automates various network attacks and is part of the OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project)

Kennedy Muthii6 min read
security

How to crack hash using hashview

Step by Step instructions to crack hash using hashview in Linux.

Kennedy Muthii7 min read
security

6 Banner Grabbing Tools with Examples [100% Working]

The 6 different tools which we can use for Banner grabbing are Dmitry, Netcat, Nikto, Wget, cURL and nmap

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
linux

How to setup proxychains for 100% anonymity [Step-by-Step]

Hello learners, in this guide we will setup proxychains when using the internet to ensure anonymity. Proxychains is a tool used by both black hat and white

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

4 different MITM Attacks with Xerosploit [Step-by-Step]

Hello learners, we have learnt of how man in the middle attacks can be performed previously. In this article we will use xerosploit to perform attacks.

Kennedy Muthii6 min read
security

Steps to encrypt usb drive with VeraCrypt [100% secure]

Step by step instructions to encrypt USB drive using veracrypt software using a strong password and a strong hashing algorithm to ensure maximum security

Kennedy Muthii7 min read
security

How to perform in-browser OSINT using Mitaka

Mitaka which is an open-source intelligence tool to check and confirm the authenticity of various components we interact with as we use the internet for our daily activities. All the checks have been done from within the …

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

Learn hacking with Metasploitable 2 [Step-by-Step]

Step by step beginners guide exploit remote services in Linux using Metasploitable 2 and Kali Linux. We learn to exploit samba server, ftp server on port 21 and VNC Server using vulnerabilities in these services

Kennedy Muthii6 min read
security

How to track IP address using an Image

step by step instructions to track ip address of any computer using an image.

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

L3MON - Hack Android Mobile Remotely [Step-by-Step]

Step by step instructions to hack android remotely using l3mon RAT i.e Remote Administration Tool. Install malware on the android to access the mobile.

Kennedy Muthii6 min read
security

Perform a Local File Inclusion Attack [100% Working]

Local file inclusion (LFI) is a type of cyber attack in which an attacker is able to gain access to sensitive information stored on a server by exploiting the

Kennedy Muthii6 min read
security

How to use Andriller - Forensic Tool [SOLVED]

Andriller is a popular and comprehensive android forensic tool that provides a powerful suite of features for forensic experts and law enforcement agencies to

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

Tutorial - Lockphish V2.0 PIN phishing attack

Many devices use PIN to protect privacy of their users. In this guide, we will be using lockphish tool to phish for pin locks for different target operating

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

How to build Windows Remote Access Trojan?

After the installation is complete, we can now proceed to install, run and use RAT-el to build a Windows RAT payload. We download the tool’s file from its

Kennedy Muthii6 min read
security

MobSF: Android App Pentesting [Step-by-Step]

Mobile app pentesting is a crucial process that ensures the safety of data and sensitive information stored in mobile applications. With the rising number of

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

APKHunt: Android App Pentesting [Step-by-Step]

APKHunt is a powerful tool used in the android app pentest. Android app pentest, short for Android application penetration testing, is the process of

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

Hack Android Remotely with Ghost Framework

In this guide, we will be running Ghost framework on a Kali Linux PC.

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

How to use SpiderFoot?

Spiderfoot is a versatile and powerful open-source reconnaissance tool that can gather intelligence about a target. This tool is designed to automate various

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

How to Bypass Android Lock Screen? [100% Working]

Android PIN bypass refers to the process of bypassing the PIN code that is used to lock and secure an Android device. This can be done through various

Kennedy Muthii5 min read
security

Browser-in-the-Browser Attack

A browser-in-the-browser attack is an exploit that involves an attacker using a malicious browser to gain access to a target system. This type of attack is

Kennedy Muthii4 min read
security

How to setup Android Pentesting Lab [100% Free]

Step by Step instructions to setup Android pentesting lab with examples

Kennedy Muthii6 min read
security

Perform Postgres DB Brute Force Attack

In this guide, I will show how an attacker can perform a Postgres brute force attack on a target system to gain access to a database.

Kennedy Muthii5 min read