--- title: Best InfoSec Write-ups posts — April 2025 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted InfoSec Write-ups posts from April 2025, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/sources/infosecwriteups/best-of/2025/04 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/sources/infosecwriteups/best-of/2025/04 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best InfoSec Write-ups posts — April 2025 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted InfoSec Write-ups posts from April 2025, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of InfoSec Write-ups — April 2025 1. 1 [](https://daily.dev/posts/5-tools-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-hacking-mnl4hwguu "5 Tools I Wish I Knew When I Started Hacking") Article InfoSec Write-ups · 1y 5 Tools I Wish I Knew When I Started Hacking Starting in hacking and cybersecurity can be overwhelming due to the vast array of tools available. This post introduces five essential tools for beginners: Burp Suite for web application testing, Nmap for network scanning, Amass for subdomain enumeration, CyberChef for data encoding/decoding, and Gobuster for directory enumeration. Learning to use these tools can significantly streamline tasks and enhance your penetration testing capabilities. Bonus tips include focusing on one tool at a time, staying updated with new features, and monitoring GitHub repositories. 302 5 2. 2 [](https://daily.dev/posts/free-resources-to-learn-pentesting-in-2025-vhd9jqjyw "Free Resources to Learn PenTesting in 2025") Article InfoSec Write-ups · 1y Free Resources to Learn PenTesting in 2025 Explore a variety of free resources available in 2025 to learn penetrative testing and ethical hacking, including TryHackMe, Hack The Box, PortSwigger, and INE. From hands-on practice with vulnerable machines to interactive courses and community support, this guide offers insights into foundational tools and strategies to enhance cybersecurity skills without financial investment. 167 4 3. 3 [](https://daily.dev/posts/top-20-linux-commands-every-pentester-should-know-kzfn3ksod "Top 20 Linux Commands Every Pentester Should Know") Article InfoSec Write-ups · 1y Top 20 Linux Commands Every Pentester Should Know Mastering essential Linux commands can significantly enhance a pentester's efficiency. Commands like uname, ip a, ss, ps aux, and others are crucial for navigating systems, identifying security vulnerabilities, and conducting investigations. Understanding when and how to use these commands is as important as knowing the commands themselves. 108 4 4. 4 [](https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-install-a-honeypot-to-catch-hackers-xg8xhvlc8 "How to Install a Honeypot to Catch Hackers") Article InfoSec Write-ups · 1y How to Install a Honeypot to Catch Hackers Creating a honeypot is a proactive cybersecurity measure that lures hackers to a simulated system, allowing you to observe their actions and improve security. This guide explains the types of honeypots, their purpose, and provides a step-by-step process for installing a basic SSH honeypot using Cowrie. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring and analyzing logs, maintaining isolation from production environments, and adhering to legal boundaries. 102 5. 5 [](https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-secure-your-home-wi-fi-network-from-hackers-tkfpobq9d "How to Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network from Hackers") Article InfoSec Write-ups · 1y How to Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network from Hackers Simple yet effective steps to secure your home Wi-Fi network include changing the default router login credentials, modifying the SSID, using a strong Wi-Fi password, configuring WPA3/WPA2 encryption, disabling WPS, regularly updating router firmware, disabling remote management, setting up a guest network, monitoring connected devices, turning off the network when not in use, and placing the router centrally in your home. 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