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Defend the Web is an interactive security platform where you can learn and challenge your skills. Try and complete all of our 60+ hacking levels. Learn from our series of articles covering all aspects of security. Articles will guide you through the essentials to get started. As you progress more complex topics will be introduced to build up your knowledge.

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Top Articles

The TSA Master Key Leak: A Gateway to the World of 3D Printed Lock Picking

Introduction Lock picking has entered the digital age. 3D printing, has made creating copies of keys alarmingly easy. The 2014 TSA master key leak is a prime example of this. This article explores the incident, how 3D printing can replicate...

Using John The Ripper for Password Cracking

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