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Network Security

Flock Safety Camera Vulnerabilities: 50+ Flaws Found

2026-05-24 (Modified: 2026-09-21) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 34 min read

Comprehensive analysis of 50+ critical security vulnerabilities discovered in Flock Safety ALPR cameras including hardcoded passwords, lack of encryption, unauthorized data collection, and physical access exploits based on independent security research.

A high-tech surveillance camera is depicted with bright blue and green highlights against a dark background. Abstract shapes and lines surround it, representing digital security vulnerabilities. — Critical security flaws expose 80,000+ surveillance cameras to unauthorized access

#Network security #security research #vulnerability assessment #penetration testing

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Flock-You Detection: Counter-Surveillance Setup Guide

2026-05-24 (Modified: 2026-09-03) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 24 min read

Comprehensive technical guide to the open-source Flock-You project for detecting Flock Safety ALPR cameras using ESP32-based hardware. Includes setup instructions, firmware details, and purchasing options.

An illustration showing an ESP32-based device in the foreground, scanning WiFi signals. Colorful waves represent different signal strengths, set against a dark background. — Open-source hardware solutions for detecting ALPR surveillance cameras

#Open Source Security #STS Collective #Surveillance Detection #WiFi Scanning #Network Monitoring

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Fortinet vs Cisco: Complete Network Security Comparison…

2026-05-24 (Modified: 2026-08-03) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 27 min read

Comprehensive comparison of Fortinet and Cisco network security solutions including firewalls, switches, SD-WAN, pricing, performance benchmarks, and deployment recommendations for 2026.

An illustration showing two network security architectures. On the left, Fortinet's components like FortiGate firewalls and FortiSwitch are interconnected. On the right, Cisco's solutions like Secure Firewall and Catalyst switches are depicted, all against a dark background. — Choose the right network security platform for your infrastructure

#Network security #threat protection #Network infrastructure #Enterprise Security #Network Architecture

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Tailscale vs Headscale

2026-05-24 (Modified: 2026-08-01) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 16 min read

Comprehensive 2026 comparison of Tailscale and Headscale including features, pricing, performance, security, and deployment scenarios to help you choose the best WireGuard-based mesh VPN solution.

An illustration showing a mesh network with interconnected devices linked by glowing lines on a dark background. The devices are stylized icons in vibrant colors, representing secure connections.

#Mesh Networking

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CEH v13: Cloud Computing Threats

2025-01-01 (Modified: 2026-06-28) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 3 min read

Master cloud computing threats for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) exam. Learn the shared responsibility model, cloud misconfigurations, IAM weaknesses, ScoutSuite, Pacu, container escape, and CSPM.

An illustration of a cloud computing environment showing stylized cloud icons and digital locks, set against a dark background with abstract network connections, depicting threats to cloud security. — Master Cloud Computing Threats for the CEH v13 Exam

#CEH #CEH v13 #Ethical Hacking #EC-Council #penetration testing

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CEH v13: Denial-of-Service

2025-01-01 (Modified: 2026-06-28) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 2 min read

Master denial-of-service for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) exam. Learn DoS vs DDoS, volumetric, protocol, and application attacks, amplification, botnets, and defenses.

An illustration showing a network under cyber attack, with colorful data packets and abstract shapes representing botnets and amplification methods on a dark background. — Master Denial-of-Service for the CEH v13 Exam

#CEH #CEH v13 #Ethical Hacking #EC-Council #penetration testing

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CEH v13: Enumeration

2025-01-01 (Modified: 2026-06-28) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 2 min read

Master enumeration for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) exam. Learn NetBIOS, SNMP, LDAP, SMB, and DNS enumeration with tools like enum4linux, SNMPwalk, and NBTscan.

An abstract illustration showing a network structure with nodes and connections, representing various network protocols like NetBIOS and LDAP on a dark background with vibrant colors. — Master Enumeration for the CEH v13 Exam

#CEH #CEH v13 #Ethical Hacking #EC-Council #penetration testing

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CEH v13: Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots

2025-01-01 (Modified: 2026-06-28) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 2 min read

Master evading IDS, firewalls, and honeypots for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) exam. Learn IDS/IPS detection, packet fragmentation, firewall bypass, tunneling, and honeypot identification.

An illustration of a hacker silhouette in front of a digital interface, with green and blue data streams and abstract representations of firewalls and honeypots in the background. — Master Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots for the CEH v13 Exam

#CEH #CEH v13 #Ethical Hacking #EC-Council #penetration testing

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CEH v13: Footprinting and Reconnaissance

2025-01-01 (Modified: 2026-06-28) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 2 min read

Master footprinting and reconnaissance for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) exam. Learn passive and active recon, OSINT, Google dorking, WHOIS, DNS, and tools like Maltego, theHarvester, and Shodan.

A digital landscape illustration showing elements of cybersecurity footprinting and reconnaissance, including magnifying glasses and interconnecting nodes against a dark backdrop with vibrant colors. — Master Footprinting and Reconnaissance for the CEH v13 Exam

#CEH #CEH v13 #Ethical Hacking #EC-Council #penetration testing

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CEH v13: Hacking Mobile Platforms

2025-01-01 (Modified: 2026-06-28) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 3 min read

Master hacking mobile platforms for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) exam. Learn Android and iOS attack surfaces, app sandboxing, malicious apps, ADB, MobSF, MDM bypass, and mobile defenses.