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David Bombal

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Want to learn about IT? Want to get ahead in your career? Well, this is the right place! On this channel, I discuss Python, Ethical Hacking, Networking, Network Automation, CCNA, Virtualization and other IT related topics. This YouTube channel has new videos every week! Subscribe for technical, detailed, no fluff content. David’s details: Discord: https://discord.com/invite/usKSyzb Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co Website: http://www.davidbombal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal All the best! David
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Episodes

#412: Best Programming Language Ever? (Free Course)

Is this the best programming language ever created? How did it change the world in 1978 and affect developments such as the Apple M1? // Menu // 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Dr Chuck's Courses 02:18 - C Program 04:40 - C Programming vs Rust Programming 06:58 - C Programming Language Book 08:52 - CC4E.com / Fair Use 13:01 - Amazon 18:58 - Learning Different Languages 24:58 - Garbage Collection 27:40 - C Programming Language Backstory 36:12 - Power PC to Intel 42:13 - Why You Need Master Programmer 42:57...

Jan 05, 202345 min

#410: What are you going to do in 2023? Tops 5 skills to get!

Get these skills in 2023! Or at least get started. Do you agree? // MENU // 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Believe In Yourself 01:52 - It's Not Too Late 04:30 - Circle of Control 06:04 - The 80/20 Rule 07:30 - The 1% Rule 08:17 - Deep Work 09:42 - 5 Paths 10:10 - Data Science / Machiine Learning / AI 11:09 - Dev / Programming 12:05 - Cyber Security 12:22 - Cloud 12:41 - Blockchain 13:27 - Networking 14:00 - Internet of Things 14:30 - 5 Core Skills 14:39 - Linux 15:12 - Programming 15:24 - Python / Golang...

Jan 05, 202319 min

#409: 2023 Path to Master Hacker

This is your path to becoming a master hacker. From zero to getting the skills you need to be successful. // MENU // 00:00 - Coming up 00:43 - Top skills for hacking 01:34 - The Hacker Mindset 01:49 - Analytical/Problem Solving Skills // Be creative 05:34 - Persistence // Never give up 08:50 - CompTIA A+ and basic computer skills 09:21 - Networking skills // CompTIA Network+ and virtualisation 09:47 - Linux // CompTIA Linux+ 10:18 - Virtualization 12:02 - Basic Wireshark knowledge // Practical P...

Jan 04, 202326 min

#408: Free Exploit Development Training (beginner and advanced)

It's possible to earn millions of dollars finding zero days and vulnerabilities in software. But, are you prepared to put in the work? Browser Exploitation Introduction: https://youtu.be/bcnV1dbfKcE Introduction to Buffer Overflows: https://youtu.be/DHCuvMfGLSU Modern Windows Kernel Exploitation: https://youtu.be/nauAlHXrkIk Linux Heap Exploitation: https://youtu.be/dMDoC9DlVzA Modern Binary/Patch Diffing: https://youtu.be/8jVOvPG4TjA Crypto and Blockchain Hacks: https://youtu.be/y5JogTgpp-s My ...

Dec 12, 20221 hr 13 min

#407: How to ace your job interview and earn more in 2023.

Never make this mistake in the job interview process! Make sure you know how to negotiate for more money in 2023. Make sure you know to succeed in 2023 - ace the job interview, negotiate more money and change your life. Sort of time? Go to 18:48 (Never answer this question! ) Chloé Messdaghi shares her tips for job success in 2023. She also discuss the issues with Ethical Hacking and how you need to protect yourself. // MENU // 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Chloé Messdaghi Introduction 00:37 - Advice on...

Dec 05, 202250 min

#406: Are we doomed? The future of our smart world?

I talk about the future with Mikko Hyppönen, the author of "If it's Smart, it's Vulnerable" - we discuss the huge risks of having smart devices (and dumb devices getting smart connectivity). What does this mean for your privacy and security? Is the future just gloom and doom? Mikko Hyppönen is a Finnish computer security expert, speaker and author. He is known for the Hyppönen Law about IoT security, which states that whenever an appliance is described as being "smart", it is vulnerable. He work...

Nov 15, 20221 hr 2 min

#405: Top Hacking Books you need to read

What are the top hacking books to get started? Practical and good hacking books? OTW discusses his favourite Hacking and cybersecurity books with me. Do you agree with him? Did we miss any great books? // MENU // 00:00 - Coming Up 00:20 - Intro 00:25 - Welcome Back OccupyTheWeb 00:55 - Network Basics for Hackers 02:04 - Other Books Releasing 02:51 - OccupyTheWeb Book Recommendations 03:22 - Linux Basics for Hackers 05:02 - Gray Hat Hacking 05:52 - This is How They Tell Me the World Ends 07:49 - ...

Nov 15, 202227 min

#404: How To Be Invisible Online And Hack Like A Ghost

Don't make the mistake of exposing your IP address and personal data. Make sure that you hack like a ghost. Doesn't matter if you just want privacy online or you want to be invisible. // MENU // 00:00 - Coming up 00:29 - Disclaimer 00:33 - Sparc Flow and How to Hack Like... books overview 04:24 - The "unrealistic" in the real world 05:56 - "How to Hack Like a Ghost" behind the scenes 08:30 - Love/hate relationship with the security industry // Advice for beginners 11:51 - Not knowing everything ...

Nov 10, 202254 min

#403: Are you safe from this?

Are the hacks shown in Mr Robot fact or fiction? How real are they actually? OTW discusses new vulnerabilities and issues with devices found in millions of companies around the world. OTW loves the Mr Robot TV Series as a lot of them are actually realistic - unlike a lot of other shows. Want to learn more from Occupy the Web? You can join his classes using these links: Hacker's Arise Pro Subscription for $32.99 a month: https://hackers-arise.com/online-stor... Get 3 year's access to all live cou...

Nov 10, 202228 min

#402: Best Hacking Laptop 2022

Get Proton VPN for free: https://go.getproton.me/SHWN or get Proton Mail here: https://go.getproton.me/SHWO OTW and I get asked this question all the time: "What's the best laptop to buy for hacking?" In this video we answer that question and more. // Menu // 00:00 - Coming up 00:32 - Intro 00:38 - Sponsored Segment 01:41 - "The perfect laptop for hacking" 04:50 - Getting the right CPU 06:52 - The importance of RAM 07:49 - WiFi adapters for WiFi hacking 09:45 - "Gear doesn't matter" 12:57 - Virt...

Oct 13, 202234 min

#401: Bug Bounty bootcamp // Get paid to hack websites like Uber, PayPal, TikTok and more

How to get experience with no experience? Have a look at bug bounty programs. Vickie Li demos Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) and tells us how to get into bug bounty. We also discuss why her book Bug Bounty Bootcamp is a fantastic book to buy if you want to get into bug bounty. Get real world experience today. // MENU // 00:00 - In plain text! 00:24 - Introducing//Vickie Li 00:58 - Part 1//The Interview 01:01 - Origin//Bug Bounty Bootcamp 03:37 - What are Bug Bounty Programmes? 05:26 - ...

Oct 13, 202242 min

#400: Free AppSec courses! #1 reason for hacks :(

#1 reason for data breaches is insecure software. Software badly needs to be made more secure - lots of opportunities here to either hack applications or help application developers secure them. Learn application security (appsec) for free with shehackspurple. // MENU // 00:00 - Let's start with a bang! 00:28 - Introduction//Tanya Janca 03:48 - What is CIA? 07:05 - Why Purple & What Big News? 11:17 - Free Secure Code Courses? 13:00 - Where to contact Tanya 13:37 - Number One Reason for Data ...

Aug 22, 20221 hr 3 min

#399: Free API Hacking course!

I interview Corey Ball who wrote the book "Hacking APIs" and he tells us about his book and the free training he is making available. This is a cool announcement :) // MENU // 00:00 - Why talk about pentesting at all? 00:21 - Welcome//Corey 00:48 - What is an API and Why Care? 01:52 - Free API Hacking Course! 02:11 - Overview//Course 02:28 - Do I Need the Book to do the Course? 02:39 - Pre-reqs for Course 03:07 - Cert//When? 03:22 - Hacking APIs//Origin Story 05:34 - The Start//USPS Data Leak 07...

Aug 15, 202242 min

#398: Learn AI for Free! Computerphile explains hype vs reality and how to get started.

AI just become Sentient? And will it take your job? Or is AI just a fantastic opportunity for you to get a better job? In this interview with Dr Michael Pound we discuss hype vs reality and get a quick start guide on how to learn AI. // MENU // 00:00 - Coming Up 00:45 - Intro 01:10 - Michael Pound introduction 02:49 - Will AI take our jobs? 04:55 - What is LaMDA? 08:38 - Can Python functions get lonely? 11:26 - The definition of "sentience" 11:59 - AI vs Machine Learning 18:48 - Neural Networks ...

Aug 01, 202256 min

#397: Hack Wifi from $1.80

Which adapters are the best for WiFi hacking? Kody of Null Byte and Hak5 fame gives us his advice on what to buy. You can purchase a monster antenna like the Tube U, or something smaller like the AWUS036NHA or WEMOS D1 Mini or WiFi Nugget. Lots of options for different price points. // MENU // 00:00 - What Kind of Interview is This? 00:24 - Introducing//Kody Kinzie 01:17 - Null Byte//What Happened? 03:17 - Hacking With Friends//SecurityFWD 04:03 - Kody's Project//The WiFi Nugget 07:04 - It Looks...

Aug 01, 202255 min

#396: The Internet just changed.

You better be aware of what just changed on the Internet. TCP is being replaced with QUIC. UDP is being used more and more instead of TCP. This affects your firewalls. It affects a lot of your network troubleshooting. HTTP/3 has been standardized. Everything is encrypted with QUIC - welcome to the new world of network troubleshooting and security. // MENU // 00:00 - The Problem with TCP 00:12 - Introducing//Robin Marx 02:12 - Clean Ship, Clean House//RFCs 03:25 - HTTP Semantics//QUIC//HTTP/3 04:...

Jul 27, 202252 min

#395: What you need to learn in 2022? Top 3 hot trends.

You want to ride waves. You want to learn the hot new topics to get ahead - especially if you are starting out. Don't focus on the stuff of yesterday. Focus on the new opportunities. Ben Sadeghipour (NahamSec) shares his suggestions about what to learn and then tells us about one that is gaining a lot of momentum in 2022. // MENU // 00:00 - Coming Up 00:29 - Intro 00:34 - The next big thing 02:09 - Opportunities in Web3 03:59 - Ride the wave 06:07 - Attack Vector & Attack Surface Management ...

Jul 27, 202246 min

#394: Best Hacking Python Book?

The difference between script kiddies and professionals is the difference between merely using other people's tools and writing your own. Charle Miller, from the foreword (1st edition). This is a great book if you want to learn Python for hacking and penetration testing. Sometimes the tools you want to use are not available on target systems and the only option is to use Python - so learn the tools and techniques you can use with Python in a pentest or ethical hacking situations. // MENU // 00:0...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 21 min

#393: 4th of July special: Path to Cybersecurity by Ex-NSA Hacker

How to move into Cyber if you are a veteran. // Neal's Top 5 Resources // 1) Onward to Opportunity: O2O Website: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/ca... Army Mil PDF: https://home.army.mil/bragg/applicati... 2) VetSec: Website: https://veteransec.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vete... Twitter: https://twitter.com/veteransec 3) With you With Me: Website: https://www.withyouwithme.com/ 4) Operation Code: Website: https://operationcode.org/ 5) Boots 2 Books: Website: https://www.b...

Jul 04, 20221 hr 1 min

#392: OSINT tools to track you down. You cannot hide.

Never post photos on social media if you want privacy. It's amazing how easy it is to find the location of photos posted on Facebook, Instagram, Flickr or other social media platforms. You cannot hide. Your privacy is over. Time to learn Open Source Intelligence from the best. OSINT Curious is a registered, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the United States IRS (EIN: 84-2781099); and accepts Patreon donations from individuals and sponsors. If you are a sponsor, please contact them if you w...

Jul 04, 202258 min

#391: You are in a Cyber War. Don't be a dumb*** and try to ignore it

You are in a Cyber War. Don't try to ignore what is going on. Learn the Art of Cyberwarfare. An Investigator's Guide to Espionage, Ransomware and Organized Cybercrime. // MENU // 00:00 - Don't be a dumb*** 00:23 - Introducing//Jon Dimaggio 00:30 - Journey to Cyberwarfare 03:08 - How Jon Started Writing Professionally 06:45 - From Fired to Symantec 10:22 - Dealing with Difficult People in Charge 12:49 - How to Become an Overnight Success 16:52 - The Art of Cyberwarfare 23:43 - Who This Book is Fo...

Jul 04, 20221 hr 23 min

#390: She hacked me!

Cori shows us how easy it is to set up a phishing campaign and hack companies. Be warned! Cori was kind enough to give my domain back to me: https://discord.gg/davidbombal - Thanks Cori :) / MENU // 00:00 - Coming up 00:35 - Introduction 01:28 - Cori's Twitter and website 02:14 - Cori's background 02:58 - Phishing David Bombal 04:10 - Phishing definition and demonstration 11:36 - Setting up a Gophish server 13:51 - How it started 14:38 - Setting up a Gophish server (continued) 18:00 - Gophish se...

Jun 29, 202244 min

#389: Get the Best Python Books for Free

I interview Al Sweigart, the author of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python and other fantastic Python books. You can get all of his books for free using the links below. Or you can buy the physical books. Learn about Python, Minecraft, Ciphers, Recursion, Python Gaming and a lot more with Al's fantastic books. And you can read them online for free :) // FREE Books // Free Python books: https://inventwithpython.com/ Automate the boring stuff free book: https://automatetheboringstuff.com/ // Phy...

Jun 20, 20221 hr 10 min

#388: If you Hack, You go to Jail?

A cautionary tale: An Ethical hacker jailed for reporting a serious vulnerability. It is very unfortunate how being ethical can still result in jail time. This is one of those stories. Be very cautious and careful with your skills. Darknet Dairies: https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/25/ // MENU // 00:00 - Hacking is Not a Crime 00:43 - Introduction//Alberto Hill 01:04 - 12 Years Old & Hacking Games 03:18 - University & Computer Forensics 05:05 - Bug Bounty Before Bug Bounties Were a Thin...

Jun 20, 202250 min

#387: Learn to hack in 60 seconds?

Big thank you to Cisco for sponsoring this video. Learn about Cisco Small Business Solutions here: https://davidbombal.wiki/ciscosmb Learn to hack in 60 second TikToks! Is that even possible? Well, Serena shows us how she teaches hacking concepts in short TikTok / YouTube shorts. It's amazing how much information she can share in such a short video :) // MENU // 00:00 - TIKTOK - WIFI Pineapple hacking 00:28 - David's wife wants to go off-grid 00:46 - Serena's introduction 01:23 - TIKTOK - HAK5 R...

Jun 13, 202246 min

#386: Do you realize that they are watching you? Protect your online privacy

They know so much about you if you don't protect yourself. Learn why is online privacy important. Learn how to maintain it. Which privacy tools should you be using in 2022? Naomi Brockwell gives us the answers. // MENU // 00:00 ▶️ Google is the worst 00:25 ▶️ Intro 00:37 ▶️ Naomi introduction 00:58 ▶️ Why care about online privacy in 2022 04:16 ▶️ TOR usage in the Ukraine 05:58 ▶️ Learn to protect your online presence 07:16 ▶️ The Third-Party Doctrine 09:58 ▶️ Recommended browsers for online pri...

Jun 13, 20221 hr 2 min

#385: Hack Like Mr Robot WiFi, Bluetooth And Scada Hacking

Occupy The Web (OTW) explains how hacks shown in the Mr Robot TV Series actually work (and if they are actually realistic). He compares real world WiFi, Bluetooth and Scada hacking vs what is shown in the TV series. In this video we discuss the hacks in Mr Robot Season 1 Episode 6. Which other episodes or technologies do you want us to cover in future videos? Please comment. // Devices used in video // Hak5 Rubber Ducky: https://davidbombal.wiki/gethak5 Panda Bluetooth 4.0 USB Nano Adapter : htt...

Jun 06, 202245 min

#384: Best Hacking Podcast in the world?

I interview Jack Rhysider - the creator of Darknet Diaries: True stories from the dark side of the Internet. This is the best Hacking podcast in the world. This is a podcast about hackers, breaches, shadow government activity, hacktivism, cybercrime, and all the things that dwell on the hidden parts of the network. This is Darknet Diaries. I know, I know: Password displayed should have been "yourefired" // MENU // 00:00 ▶️ Coming up 00:26 ▶️ Intro 01:01 ▶️ Jack Rhysider introduction & backgr...

Jun 06, 202242 min

#383: Synology NAS any good? // Quick setup

Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) Quick Start Guide. Get up and running in a few minutes :) // My YouTube channels // YouTube Tech Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCZTIRrEN... YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbY5... YouTube Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEyC... YouTube Kids Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4VH... // MENU // 00:00 ▶️ Introduction 00:37 ▶️ Jump to Unboxing and Setup 00:50 ▶️ Cons of portable hard drives 01:32 ▶️ Impor...

May 30, 202220 min

#382: My channel changes today

The only constant is change. Today my channel changes. // YouTube channels // YouTube Tech Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCZTIRrEN... YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbY5... YouTube Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEyC... YouTube Kids Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4VH... // Podcasts // Apple Podcast: https://davidbombal.wiki/applepodcast Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE... // MENU // 00:00 ▶️ The Only Constant Is ...

May 30, 20225 min
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