# Useful Links
# Cyber Security Training
This is a curated list of interactive platforms, games, CTFs, open-source intelligence tools, and educational resources for anyone interested in cybersecurity, threat hunting, or ethical hacking.
Source:
[https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mohessa511\_cybersecurity-incidentresponse-playgames-activity-7132644163556114432-xC67?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=member\_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB4yqlYBh8d6I6IWTW6bdVPynH4m3OpMRZI](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mohessa511_cybersecurity-incidentresponse-playgames-activity-7132644163556114432-xC67?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB4yqlYBh8d6I6IWTW6bdVPynH4m3OpMRZI)
And own additions
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## ๐ Learning Platforms
- **[INE](https://my.ine.com/)** โ Free cybersecurity and networking courses.
- **[Immersive Labs](https://www.immersivelabs.com/)** โ Advanced interactive cybersecurity labs.
- **[RangeForce](https://www.rangeforce.com/)** โ Interactive and scalable cyber training.
- **[Pluralsight](https://www.pluralsight.com/)** โ Developer & security skill-building platform.
- **[Haiku, Inc](https://haikuinc.io/products/haiku-online)** โ Platform for hosting cybersecurity ranges and challenges.
- **[Pentest Cheat Sheets](https://github.com/Kitsun3Sec/Pentest-Cheat-Sheets)** โ Collection of red team tactics and commands.
- **[Darkstar7471](https://darkstar7471.com/index.html)** โ Blog of a TryHackMe admin with various security insights.
- **[Gian's GitHub Page](https://gianrathgeb.github.io/)** โ Personal write-ups and insights from a LinkedIn security expert.
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## ๐ง Learning Platforms & CTFs
- **[Hacksplaining](https://www.hacksplaining.com/lessons)**
Interactive lessons explaining common web vulnerabilities and their mitigations.
- **[picoCTF](https://picoctf.org/)**
Beginner-friendly CTF (Capture The Flag) competition platform created by cybersecurity experts at Carnegie Mellon.
- **[Letโs Defend](https://letsdefend.io/)**
Blue team-focused simulation platform with SOC analyst tasks.
- **[OverTheWire](https://overthewire.org/wargames/)**
Classic wargames to learn Linux security, shell scripting, and exploitation.
- **[HackerOne CTF](https://ctf.hacker101.com/)**
A hacking playground hosted by HackerOne for web vulnerability training.
- **[Splunk Boss of the SOC](https://bots.splunk.com/login?redirect=/)**
Realistic SOC analyst challenges using Splunk data.
- **[CyberDefenders](https://cyberdefenders.org/)**
Blue team-oriented challenges and training platform.
- **[CyberDefenders Blue Team CTFs](https://cyberdefenders.org/blueteam-ctf-challenges/)**
Archive of practical detection and analysis challenges.
- **[EchoCTF](https://echoctf.red/)**
Competitive red/blue team CTF environment.
- **[Exploitation Education](https://exploit.education/)**
Linux-based exploitation challenges covering stack overflows, heap, and format strings.
- **[Google CTF](https://capturetheflag.withgoogle.com/)**
Official Google-hosted cybersecurity CTFs.
- **[W3Challs](https://w3challs.com)**
Various hacking challenges: web, forensics, and crypto.
- **[WeChall](http://www.wechall.net)**
Meta-CTF aggregator that tracks your challenge progress across sites.
- **[Webgoat](https://owasp.org/www-project-webgoat/)**
OWASP's deliberately insecure web app for learning web vulnerabilities.
- **[CMD Challenge](https://cmdchallenge.com)**
Solve problems using only Linux command line knowledge.
- **[CryptoHack](https://cryptohack.org/)**
Learn cryptography by solving Python-based challenges.
- **[CTFtime](https://ctftime.org/)**
CTF competition calendar and team ranking tracker.
- **[Vulnmachines](https://www.vulnmachines.com/)**
Vulnerable machines and labs to practice penetration testing.
- **[Alert to Win](https://alf.nu/alert1)**
Fun JavaScript-based hacking challenge.
- **[TCM Security Academy](https://academy.tcm-sec.com/)**
Practical cybersecurity courses including ethical hacking and OSINT.
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## ๐ฎ Hacking-Themed Games
- **[Duskers](https://store.steampowered.com/app/254320/Duskers/)**
Sci-fi tactical game using command-line-like interface.
- **[TIS-100](https://store.steampowered.com/app/370360/TIS100/)**
Assembly language puzzle game that simulates reverse engineering.
- **[ThreatGen Red vs. Blue](https://store.steampowered.com/app/994670/ThreatGEN_Red_vs_Blue/)**
Turn-based strategy game teaching cyber offensive/defensive skills.
- **[Spudnet Board Game](https://potatopirates.game/products/enter-the-spudnet-family-board-games)**
Fun family board game teaching cybersecurity concepts.
- **[Nite Team 4](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544390/NITE_Team_4__Military_Hacking_Division/)**
A tactical hacking simulation game with real-world inspired missions.
- **[Hacknet](https://store.steampowered.com/app/365450/Hacknet/)**
Terminal-based hacking simulation game.
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## ๐ Reports & Insights
- **[2024 State of the Security Team โ TrendMicro](https://www.exabeam.com/resources/reports/2024-state-of-the-security-team-research/)**
Research report on challenges faced by security teams.
- **[Backdoors & Breaches Card Game](https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/tools/backdoorsandbreaches/)**
A fun tabletop game to simulate incident response and detection.
# Youtube
### Youtube Channels
#### NetworkChuck
[https://www.youtube.com/user/NetworkChuck](https://www.youtube.com/user/NetworkChuck)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/Vvnimage.png)
#### David Bombal
[https://www.youtube.com/user/ConfigTerm](https://www.youtube.com/user/ConfigTerm)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/9H0image.png)
#### LiveOverflow
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcE-kVhqyiHCcjYwcpfj9w](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcE-kVhqyiHCcjYwcpfj9w)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/YCgimage.png)
#### John Hammond
[https://www.youtube.com/user/RootOfTheNull](https://www.youtube.com/user/RootOfTheNull)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/RPfimage.png)
#### The XSS rat
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBhClJ59W4hfUly51i11hg](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBhClJ59W4hfUly51i11hg)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/YJIimage.png)
#### HackerSploit
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ZTPkdxlAKf-V33tqXwi3Q](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ZTPkdxlAKf-V33tqXwi3Q)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/H0gimage.png)
#### freeCodeCamp Talks
[https://www.youtube.com/c/freeCodeCampTalks](https://www.youtube.com/c/freeCodeCampTalks)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/82Bimage.png)
#### The Net Ninja
[https://www.youtube.com/c/TheNetNinja](https://www.youtube.com/c/TheNetNinja)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/vJGimage.png)
####
Loi Liang Yang
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1szFCBUWXY3ESff8dJjjzw](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1szFCBUWXY3ESff8dJjjzw)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/1v5image.png)
#### Cyber Insecurity
[https://www.youtube.com/c/CyberInsecurity](https://www.youtube.com/c/CyberInsecurity)
Former NSA Hacker
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/n8Wimage.png)
### Youtube Videos
#### MiTM attack
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rSqbgI7oZM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rSqbgI7oZM)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/7nzimage.png)
#### Hacking step-by-step
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TofunAI6fU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TofunAI6fU)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/ghrimage.png)
#### Whonix anonymize kali
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8SzRhA8NXI&t=1s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8SzRhA8NXI&t=1s)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/KAFimage.png)
#### CTFs explained
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lus7aNf2xDg&t=84s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lus7aNf2xDg&t=84s)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/lZEimage.png)
#### Wildcard injection
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXikLrFVIXc&t=1844s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXikLrFVIXc&t=1844s)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/LVOimage.png)
#### Get yourself free Membership
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEyyegfvhwM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEyyegfvhwM)
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/bc6image.png)
#### Make your LinkedIn better
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GclSqwKWCPE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GclSqwKWCPE)
Tipps how to boost your profile in the topic
[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/iYHimage.png)
# Nice Links
### Research & Academic Tools
- [Sci-Hub](https://sci-hub.se/) - Provides free access to millions of research papers.
- [Gutenberg](https://www.gutenberg.org/) - Offers a library of over 70,000 free eBooks.
- [Cymath](https://www.cymath.com/) - Solves any math problem.
- [OceanofPDF](https://oceanofpdf.com/) - Provides access to free PDFs of books.
- [MyBib](https://www.mybib.com/) - Creates citations in seconds, all in one place.
- [UnstuckStudy](https://unstuckstudy.com/) - Chat with all of the files in your class at once and get cited answers.
- [Scholarcy](https://scholarcy.com/) - Summarize any paper, article, or textbook. You can summarize videos too.
- [Perplexity.ai](https://www.perplexity.ai/) - A free AI-powered answer engine providing accurate, trusted, and real-time answers to any question.
- [Bookai.chat](https://www.bookai.chat/) - Chat with your books in over 30 languages.
### AI Tools
- [Paperz.ai](https://paperz.ai/) - Write your research paper 10x faster with AI.
- [Flashka.ai](https://www.flashka.ai) - Writing flashcards with AI.
- [Dende.ai](https://dende.ai/) - Turn your study notes into exam quizzes in seconds.
- [Gamma.app](https://gamma.app/) - A new medium for presenting ideas, powered by AI.
- [Otter.ai](https://otter.ai/) - Get transcripts, automated summaries, action items, and chat with Otter to get answers from your meetings.
- [Krea.ai](https://www.krea.ai/) - The easiest way to generate with AI.
- [Twaingpt](https://www.twaingpt.com/) - AI humanizer.
- [Ryne.ai](https://ryne.ai/) - Another AI tool.
- [Sketch Meta Demo Lab](https://sketch.metademolab.com/) - AI animation tool.
- [Otio.ai](https://otio.ai/) - Understand & chat with your docs, links & videos. Automate complex research workflows with AI.
- [Logomark.ai](https://logomark.ai/) - Limitless creativity with prompt-based logo creation.
- [Audioread](https://audioread.com/) - Use AI to listen to articles, PDFs, emails, etc., in your podcast player.
- [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai/) - Allows you to configure and deploy autonomous AI agents.
- [BlackBox.ai](https://www.blackbox.ai/) - Best AI model for code.
- [InVideo.io](https://invideo.io/) - Unlock your creativity and turn any idea into a full-length video.
### Miscellaneous Tools
- [Stremio](https://www.stremio.com/) - Freedom to stream movies and TV shows.
- [NuclearPlayer](https://nuclearplayer.com/) - Supports YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and your local library to stream music.
- [PlayPhrase](https://www.playphrase.me) - Search for movie and TV show dialogue clips using keywords.
- [Tldraw](https://www.tldraw.com/) - A free and instant collaborative whiteboarding tool.
- [ChatDoc](https://www.chatdoc.com/) - Chat with documents and get instant answers with cited sources.
- [Hissab.io](https://hissab.io/) - A text-based calculator app that does much more than calculations.
# Clear Brainfog
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNKhJtQpboU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNKhJtQpboU)[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/image.png)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk9p3dhMYdk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk9p3dhMYdk)[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/Tghimage.png)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSwHXE9LohA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSwHXE9LohA)[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/lObimage.png)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwmX4ADLjuE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwmX4ADLjuE)[](https://wiki.togogo.ch/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/cfzimage.png)
# Tools, OSINT & Open Source
## ๐ OSINT & Data Discovery Tools
These tools are useful for uncovering publicly accessible information, exposed data, malware indicators, code leaks, documents, and file indexing across the internet.
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### ๐ Privacy Search Engines
- **[DuckDuckGo](https://start.duckduckgo.com/)** โ Privacy-focused search engine that doesnโt track users.
- **[Startpage](https://startpage.com/)** โ Google results with privacy protection and no tracking.
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### ๐๏ธ Paste, Code, and Source Scanning
- **[psbdmp](https://psbdmp.ws/)** โ Largest archive of leaked {paste} dumps from pastebin-style sites.
- **[Search-Pastebin](https://search-pastebin.vercel.app/)** โ Google CSE-powered meta-search across 33 paste sites.
- **[RedHuntlabs Online IDE Search](https://redhuntlabs.com/online-ide-search/)** โ Search keywords across online IDEs, code sharing platforms, and pastebins.
- **[NerdyData](https://www.nerdydata.com/reports/new)** โ Find websites using specific technologies or HTML/JavaScript code.
- **[Publicwww](https://publicwww.com/)** โ Source code search engine indexing 480+ million pages.
- **[CybDetective Code Search](https://cybdetective.com/codesearch.html)** โ Custom search across 20+ code hosting platforms.
- **[grep.app](https://grep.app/)** โ Fast regex-capable search engine for 500k+ Git repos.
- **[searchcode](https://searchcode.com/)** โ Search 75 billion lines of code from 40 million public projects.
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### ๐ File & Directory Indexing
- **[Open Directory Search Tool](https://opendirsearch.abifog.com/)** โ Search files in unprotected open directories.
- **[Mamont FTP](https://www.mmnt.ru/int/)** โ Largest public FTP search engine.
- **[NAPALM FTP Indexer](https://www.searchftps.net/)** โ Index of over 894 million FTP files across thousands of servers.
- **[DeDigger](https://www.dedigger.com/#gsc.tab=0)** โ Discover publicly shared files in Google Drive.
- **[UVRX](http://uvrx.com/)** โ Search files from older hosting sites (e.g., Mega, Mediafire, Zshare).
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### ๐ Document & Content Discovery
- **[PDF Drive](https://www.pdfdrive.com/)** โ Download from a library of over 75 million free PDFs.
- **[SlideShare](https://www.slideshare.net/)** โ Explore millions of user-submitted presentations.
- **[Scribd](https://www.scribd.com/)** โ Document repository with 195+ million user-uploaded files.
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### ๐งช Threat Intelligence & IOC Lookup
- **[VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/search)** โ Multi-engine scanner and IOC search platform for files, hashes, domains, and URLs.
- **[Hybrid Analysis](https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/)** โ Free malware sandbox that performs hybrid static/dynamic analysis.
- **[Sucuri SiteCheck](https://sitecheck.sucuri.net/)** โ Website malware and security scanner.
- **[URLhaus](https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/)** โ Malicious URL tracker and database.
- **[Feodo Tracker](https://feodotracker.abuse.ch/)** โ Monitor and block IPs related to Feodo/Bugat/Dridex botnets.
- **[SSL Blacklist](https://sslbl.abuse.ch/)** โ Collection of blacklisted SSL certificates and JA3 fingerprints.
- **[MalwareBazaar](https://bazaar.abuse.ch/)** โ Repository for sharing malware samples.
- **[Talos Reputation Center](https://www.talosintelligence.com/reputation_center)** โ IP, domain, and file reputation check.
- **[PaloAlto URL Filtering](https://urlfiltering.paloaltonetworks.com/)** โ Link classification and reputation check.
- **[OTX AlienVault](https://otx.alienvault.com/)** โ Threat sharing platform with global IOC and pulse feeds.
- **[URLScan](https://urlscan.io/)** โ Scan and analyze websites in a sandboxed environment.
- **[McAfee Threat Center](https://www.mcafee.com/enterprise/en-us/threat-center.html)** โ Threat intelligence and malware information.
- **[National Vulnerability Database (NVD)](https://nvd.nist.gov/)** โ US government vulnerability database with CVSS scores.
- **[CVE Database](https://cve.mitre.org/)** โ Public list of common vulnerabilities and exposures.
- **[Website Reputation Checker (URLVoid)](https://www.urlvoid.com/)** โ Checks domain/IP reputation using multiple sources.
- **[Google Safe Browsing Status](https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search)** โ Checks if a site is flagged by Google Safe Browsing.
- **[Looky Luu](https://lookyloo.circl.lu/capture)** - Online Sandbox for Domain Checks
- **[URLscan](https://urlscan.io/)** - Online Sandbox for Domain Checks
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### ๐ Network, Routing, and Metadata Tools
- **[Nmap](https://nmap.org/)** โ Network scanner and host discovery tool.
- **[Yersinia](https://sectools.org/tool/yersinia/)** โ Penetration testing tool for attacking network protocols.
- **[Passive OS Fingerprinter (p0f)](https://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/p0f3/)** โ Passive network OS fingerprinting tool.
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### ๐ก๏ธ Offensive Security & Exploitation
- **[Kali Linux](https://www.kali.org/)** โ Penetration testing and security auditing Linux distribution.
- **[Metasploit](https://www.metasploit.com/)** โ Exploit development and penetration testing framework.
- **[Aircrack-ng](https://www.aircrack-ng.org/)** โ Wireless network security auditing tool.
- **[Powerfuzzer](https://www.powerfuzzer.com/)** โ Automated web application vulnerability scanner.
- **[ShellNoob](https://github.com/reyammer/shellnoob)** โ Shellcode writing toolkit.
- **[Backdoor Factory](https://github.com/secretsquirrel/the-backdoor-factory)** โ Patch binaries with custom backdoors.
- **[Capstone Engine](https://www.capstone-engine.org/)** โ Multi-architecture disassembly framework.
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### ๐งฐ Analysis & Development Utilities
- **[CyberChef](https://gchq.github.io/CyberChef/)** โ Web-based data transformation and analysis toolkit.
- **[CyberChef (Offline)](file:///opt/cyberchef/index.html)** โ Local instance for offline data analysis and transformation.
- **[JavaScript Beautifier](https://beautifier.io/)** โ Formats and beautifies JavaScript code for readability.
- **[UnPacker](https://matthewfl.com/unPacker.html)** โ JavaScript deobfuscation/unpacking tool.
- **[Awesome Malware Analysis](https://github.com/rshipp/awesome-malware-analysis/blob/main/README.md)** โ Curated list of malware analysis tools and resources.
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### ๐ฐ News & Security Feeds
- **[Inside-IT](https://www.inside-it.ch/de/find/)** โ Swiss IT and tech news.
- **[Heise Security โ 7-Tage-News](https://www.heise.de/security/news/7_tage_news/)** โ German IT security news overview (last 7 days).
- **[CERT-EU News Monitor](https://cert.europa.eu/cert/filteredition/en/CERT-LatestNews.html)** โ EU cybersecurity news and advisories.
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### ๐ฌ Disposable Email Services
- **[Trash-Mail](https://www.trash-mail.com/posteingang/)** โ Temporary disposable email inbox.
- **[Mailinator](https://www.mailinator.com/)** โ Public temporary email service.
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### ๐ฅ๏ธ Internal/Local Resources
- **[Sandbox](https://sandbox/)** โ Likely internal sandbox environment for testing malware or files.
- **[DPI (NetWitness)](https://netwitness/)** โ Network analysis and deep packet inspection tool (internal link).
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