How to list users on a WordPress website with the Kali Linux distribution and wpscan.

Kali Linux has available to it a Ruby script that may be used to list all users on a WordPress website. Use the command below to scan a website for security vulnerabilties and see if there are any problems with the website. root@kali:~# wpscan –url mywordpresssite.com –enumerate userroot@kali:~# wpscan –url mywordpresssite.com –enumerate user Use this … Read more

The mtr command for Linux. Another way to trace network hops using the command line.

The mtr command for Linux is another good way to trace network hops. Use it like this: mtr –report [HOST] homer@deusexmachina ~ $ mtr –report yahoo.com Start: Mon Jul 28 07:42:16 2014 HOST: deusexmachina Loss% Snt Last Avg Best Wrst StDev 1.|– 192.168.100.1 0.0% 10 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.0 2.|– 185.3.148.122.network.m2c 0.0% 10 29.0 … Read more

Downloading a torrent file using the transmission-cli utility over SSH.

The transmission-cli command allows a user to download a torrent file or magnet link using the command line. This is good for downloading a torrent on your home machine over SSH. Type sudo apt-get install transmission-cli to install this useful addon to Transmission. [1]homer@deusexmachina ~ $ transmission-cli http://torcache.net/torrent/B798B2EFF12458D23B53E2110E861411DB44517A.torrent?title=[kickass.to]dawn.of.the.planet.of.the.apes.2014.untouched.hindi.dubbed.scamrip.sumoman transmission-cli 2.81 (14128) [15:32:18.495] Transmission 2.81 (14128) … Read more

A good guide to creating SSH keys and disabling the password for an SSH login.

This guide I just used used allows a Linux user to disable the password and enable SSH keys to manage logins to an SSH server. http://lani78.com/2008/08/08/generate-a-ssh-key-and-disable-password-authentication-on-ubuntu-server/. This is very useful, you can access your machine remotely and without requiring the user to remember a complex password. if you are on Windows, the Bitvise SSH client … Read more

How to bypass Internet censorship in a repressive regime. A useful PDF file.

A very useful PDF file with information about bypassing Internet censorship in a repressive regime. Countries like China and Iran have restricted Internet and this necessitates a method of bypassing this restriction on free speech and enabling unrestricted Internet access to allow the user to upload photos and video of government abuses. Source: http://www.nartv.org/mirror/circ_guide.pdf.

Get information about your network interface with Linux.

Linux has quite a few commands for finding out information about your network adapters. Below is an example. Using the ethtool command as root. homer@deusexmachina ~ $ sudo ethtool eth2 [sudo] password for homer: Settings for eth2: Supported ports: [ TP MII ] Supported link modes: 10baseT/Half 10baseT/Full 100baseT/Half 100baseT/Full Supported pause frame use: No … Read more

How to use SFTP on Linux and copy files easily.

This video shows how to use the SFTP command on Linux and transfer files easily. How to use sftp to retrieve files from a remote Linux server securely. https://securitronlinux.com/debian-testing/how-to-use-sftp-to-retrieve-files-from-a-remote-linux-server-securely/. Copy a file from one UNIX/Linux machine to another using the sftp utility. https://securitronlinux.com/debian-testing/copy-a-file-from-one-unixlinux-machine-to-another-using-the-sftp-utility/. How to upload files to your Amazon AWS instance using the bash … Read more

How to take a screenshot of a Linux desktop over SSH.

To take a screenshot of a Linux desktop over SSH; firstly you must set the DISPLAY environment variable. homer@deusexmachina ~ $ export DISPLAY=:0homer@deusexmachina ~ $ export DISPLAY=:0 Then use scrot to capture a screenshot of the desktop to a file. homer@deusexmachina ~ $ scrot :0 my.jpeghomer@deusexmachina ~ $ scrot :0 my.jpeg Since I am using … Read more

A good guide to the backend functioning of a VOIP system.

This is a very good introduction to the fundamental workings of a Voice Over IP system. This video, posted on YouTube, shows the basic functionality of VOIP. Voice Over IP is a system that lets you send video messages and make telephone calls, using voice over IP communications. As these applications work through the Internet, … Read more

How to fix the incorrect time in Linux Mint Debian Edition.

The time in Linux Mint Debian Edition can be wrong compared to your Windows installation; this is easily fixed though. Open the /etc/adjtime file in VIM. vim /etc/adjtimevim /etc/adjtime Then change the last line from UTC to LOCAL as shown below. deusexmachina ~ # cat /etc/adjtime 0.014261 1405441104 0.000000 1405441104 LOCALdeusexmachina ~ # cat /etc/adjtime … Read more

Awesome themes that would suit a modern KDE 5 desktop.

Themes. Oxygen GTK, a port of the KDE Oxygen theme to GTK: http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Oxygen+Gtk?content=136216. Aeri 5.0. This is a flat and light theme inspired by mobile and tablet operating system interfaces: http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Aeri+?content=162303. Kawai. A very smooth and sleek KDE theme: http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Kawai+%5BQtCurve%5D?content=141920. Descartes Breeze: http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Descartes+Breeze?content=165578. Soft Metal: http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Soft+Metal?content=120867. Lightning Unified QtCurve: http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Lightning+Unified+QtCurve?content=155169. Polyester 1.0.4: http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Polyester?content=27968. Skulpture: http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Skulpture?content=59031. … Read more

How to use rsync to copy files from one computer to another.

This is an example where I am using the rsync command to copy files from one computer to another. homer@deusexmachina ~ $ rsync -avz -e "ssh -p 443" [email protected]:/home/homer/Desktop/ /home/homer/Videos The authenticity of host ‘[192.168.100.4]:443 ([192.168.100.4]:443)’ can’t be established. ECDSA key fingerprint is ############################################. Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)? yes Warning: … Read more

Some more useful Linux commands for the desktop and server user.

This simple command allows the user to print the contents of a variable. homer@deusexmachina:~ % echo "$LOGNAME" homerhomer@deusexmachina:~ % echo "$LOGNAME" homer Use the netstat command to get information about all network connections to and from your machine. homer@deusexmachina:~ % netstat Active Internet connections Proto Recv-Q Send-Q Local Address Foreign Address (state) tcp4 0 0 … Read more

How the new video dictionary app DIVII helps in English learning?

Have you ever wondered if you could become proficient in the English language by watching videos and movies on your smartphone? Here’s good news for you. DIVII – English Video Dictionary is here! This cross-platform application helps in learning English by watching subtitled videos. What’s more? You learn every aspect of the language through the … Read more

Some useful Linux scripts for the desktop Linux user who likes the command line.

There are many useful Linux tips that make the life of a Linux user much easier. One is for the VI or VIM editor. To open a file at a specific line; use this command. homer@deusexmachina ~/Documents/yadex-1.7.901 $ vim src/x11.h +33homer@deusexmachina ~/Documents/yadex-1.7.901 $ vim src/x11.h +33 This will open the file x11.h at line 33. … Read more