Hacker Socks
Description: Setting 777 permissions to a file or directory means that it will be readable, writable and executable by all users and may pose a huge security risk. For example, if you recursively change the permissions of all files and subdirectories under the /var/www directory to 777, any user on the system will be able to create, delete or modify files in that directory. If you experience permission issues with your web server, instead of recursively setting the permission to 777, change the file’s ownership to the user running the application and set the file’s permissions to 644 and directory’s permissions to 755. File ownership can be changed using the chown command and permissions with the chmod command.
Description: MITM - Man in the middle. Man-in-the-middle attacks (MITM) are a common type of cybersecurity attack that allows attackers to eavesdrop on the communication between two targets. The attack takes place in between two legitimately communicating hosts, allowing the attacker to “listen” to a conversation they should normally not be able to listen to, hence the name “man-in-the-middle.”
Description: This world often hidden from public view: the world of computer programmers and activists fighting to keep the internet free, uncensored, and safe to use. As more and more of our everyday activities occur online—from socializing to banking to political organizing—questions about who owns and controls online spaces are becoming increasingly central issues. Still, few of us actively think about these concerns when we open our browsers and update our Facebook statuses. we are introduced to the world of activists who are working on behalf of the rest of us, internet activists and hackers who actively question the rules of the online game.
