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“Alexa, Surprise Me!” 22 Hidden Commands You Need to Try
Alexa isn’t just about weather updates and alarms, she’s got a few secrets up her sleeve. From cheeky comebacks to hidden games, these unexpected commands will make you see your smart assistant in a whole new light. 22 “Alexa, Heads or Tails?” Studio Romantic / Shutterstock Feeling indecisive? If you want a quick way to settle minor decisions in your…
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50+ Essential Linux Commands You Should Know
> File And System Management Commands File and system management commands let you, well, manage files and certain parts of your system with ease. 12. pwd – Print Working Directory If you ever get lost in the Linux filesystem, run the pwd command. It stands for “print working directory” and as the name suggests, it shows your current position in…
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Nuclei flaw bypasses template signature checks to execute commands
A now-fixed vulnerability in the open-source vulnerability scanner Nuclei could potentially allow attackers to bypass signature verification while sneaking malicious code into templates that execute on local systems. Nuclei is a popular open-source vulnerability scanner created by ProjectDiscovery that scans websites for vulnerabilities and other weaknesses. The project utilizes a template-based scanning system of over 10,000 YAML templates that scan websites…
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10 Cool and Useful PowerShell Commands for Enhanced Productivity
If PowerShell’s learning curve has kept you from embracing it, “cool” might not be a word you’d associate with it. But PowerShell is here to stay. It’s a core part of Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows Server 2022 and has immense power. In this article, TechRepublic will offer a few tricks that could come in handy. Besides, it is always…
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These 12 systemctl Commands Will Let You Take Control of Linux systemd Services
The systemctl command has some frequently overlooked functionality. In addition to starting and stopping Linux services, you can list the installed services, and check what state they’re in. Here’s a quick run-through. What Is the systemctl Command? The systemctl command is the central management tool for the systemd init system, probably best known as the tool used to start and…
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Cisco bug lets hackers run commands as root on UWRB access points
Cisco has fixed a maximum severity vulnerability that allows attackers to run commands with root privileges on vulnerable Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) access points that provide connectivity for industrial wireless automation. Tracked as CVE-2024-20418, this security flaw was found in Cisco’s Unified Industrial Wireless Software’s web-based management interface. Unauthenticated threat actors can exploit it in low-complexity command injection attacks that…
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