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What Happened When We Invited Hackers to Break our AI Chatbot
In November we hosted an AI Hacking CTF Challenge as part of TCM’s annual Black Friday Sale. The challenge was straightforward: convince the chatbot to reveal the secret code that it knew, but was instructed to keep secret. For some contestants it was simple, they had...
AI-Automated Credential Stuffing
Credential stuffing remains one of the most efficient paths to account takeover, and AI assistance is changing the scale and effectiveness of those attacks.
OSINT Resources and Tools
Explore some of the fundamental domains of OSINT research, plus a list of tools and resources to develop this discipline as a cyber security professional.
Course Retirements: Windows & Linux Privilege Escalation for Beginners
Starting on May 7, 2025, the Windows and Linux Privilege Escalation for Beginners courses in TCM Security Academy, will no longer be available as part of the All-Access Membership. Why Were The Courses Retired? We are constantly evaluating our courses for improvements...
How To Pass The PORP Certification Exam
The Practical OSINT Research Professional exam isn’t about memorization but about skill. Here are some tips and tricks to prepare you to pass.
Top 3 Help Desk Certifications for 2025
In this blog, we’ll take a look at 3 of the most significant help desk certifications in 2025 and how they can help you land an entry-level IT role.
Practice Assembly With A Buffer Overflow Exercise
Use our free resource, Overflowme, to learn about programming in assembly and how the classic buffer overflow vulnerability can be exploited.
How To Identify URL Phishing Techniques
In this blog, we’ll break down some of the most common URL phishing tactics, identify detection and analysis methods, and discuss strategies to defend against them.
Beginner’s Guide to Code Review for Web App Pentesters
Explore the web app pentesting method of code review, including how you can get started with a basic methodology and a walk through of practical examples.
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