black hat

At Sinvictus: Hackademy, we’re training aspiring cybersecurity warriors to “be the one who knocks” in the world of black hat offensive security. Launched in 2024, our 12-week program transforms novices into formidable ethical hackers by embracing the aggressive, creative tactics of black hat adversaries—all while anchoring our mission in white hat ethics. As cyber threats escalate, we empower students to outmaneuver attackers by mastering their playbook. Here’s how we forge elite defenders through unrelenting technical training.

We kick off with the essentials: deep dives into TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP protocols, because knowing the network is key to breaking it. Linux command-line mastery is non-negotiable—students wield tools like netcat and awk to manipulate systems at will. We then arm them with offensive security staples: Metasploit for exploit delivery, Burp Suite for web attacks, and Nmap for stealthy reconnaissance. Our curriculum leverages the MITRE ATT&CK framework, teaching students to emulate advanced persistent threats (APTs) and chain tactics like credential dumping and lateral movement.

Our capture-the-flag (CTF) labs are brutal proving grounds. Students infiltrate simulated enterprise networks, exploiting vulnerabilities like misconfigured SMB shares or unpatched Apache servers. In one challenge, they escalate privileges via a kernel exploit, pivot through a domain controller using stolen Kerberos tickets, and exfiltrate data while evading IDS. These scenarios—mimicking real-world black hat campaigns—teach students to think like attackers, chaining exploits like SQL injection, XSS, and file inclusion with surgical precision.

Advanced training pushes boundaries. In reverse engineering, we use Ghidra and IDA Pro to dissect malware, unraveling packers and anti-debugging tricks. Students craft their own exploits, targeting zero-day vulnerabilities in controlled environments. Our cryptography module tackles cracking weak RSA implementations and exploiting misconfigured TLS. Cloud security is critical—students exploit AWS IAM misconfigurations and Kubernetes RBAC flaws, reflecting the attack surfaces of modern infrastructures. Social engineering is another weapon in our arsenal. We simulate phishing campaigns, teaching students to craft convincing lures using open-source intelligence (OSINT) from tools like Maltego. Red-team exercises push them further, infiltrating virtual organizations through pretexting and physical security bypasses. Every move is governed by our strict ethical code: offensive skills are for defense, never destruction.

Our instructors—red-team veterans with OSCP, CEH, and real-world breach experience—mentor students to wield power responsibly. We align with certifications like OSCP and PNPT, ensuring graduates build portfolios of CTF write-ups and simulated attacks, ready for roles as penetration testers or red-teamers. Our community, fueled by hackathons and forums, keeps the fire burning post-graduation. Sinvictus: Hackademy is not for the timid—it demands grit and ingenuity. But for those who dare, we offer the keys to offensive security’s front door. We’re shaping hackers who don’t wait for threats but strike first, ethically, to secure the future. Join us, and become the one who knocks.

At Sinvictus: Hackademy, we’re redefining the fight against online bullying by harnessing offensive black hat techniques for ethical purposes. Launched in 2024, our 12-week program trains aspiring cybersecurity experts to wield advanced hacking skills to disrupt cyberbullying at its roots. While our methods draw from the black hat playbook, our mission is unwaveringly white hat: to protect vulnerable individuals and create safer digital spaces. Here’s how we’re using technical prowess to tackle this pervasive issue.

Our curriculum begins with foundational skills critical for understanding the digital battlefield. We teach students to master networking protocols—TCP/IP, HTTP, WebSocket—because bullying often thrives on platforms exploiting these systems. Linux command-line fluency is mandatory, enabling students to navigate servers and scrape data from social media APIs. We then introduce offensive tools like Metasploit, sqlmap, and custom Python scripts for reconnaissance, equipping students to identify and infiltrate bullying networks.

Our approach hinges on proactive disruption. In our labs, students simulate black hat techniques to dismantle cyberbullying campaigns. For instance, we guide them through spear-phishing simulations to understand how bullies manipulate victims, then reverse-engineer these tactics to trace perpetrators. Using OSINT (open-source intelligence) frameworks like Maltego, we teach students to map bullies’ digital footprints—correlating usernames, IP addresses, and metadata across platforms like Discord or X. In one exercise, students deanonymize a Tor-based harassment group by exploiting misconfigured exit nodes, a technique inspired by real-world black hat strategies.

Advanced modules dive deeper into system exploitation. We explore SQL injection to probe insecure forums hosting toxic content, teaching students to extract user data ethically for reporting to authorities. Cross-site scripting (XSS) labs show how to inject monitoring scripts into bullying platforms, tracking malicious activity without causing harm. Our social engineering training—covering pretexting and baiting—prepares students to infiltrate private bullying groups, gathering evidence while maintaining strict ethical boundaries.

We also tackle automated bullying bots, a growing threat. Using reverse engineering tools like Ghidra, we dissect malicious scripts spreading hate on platforms like Reddit. Students learn to craft countermeasures, such as flooding bot networks with noise to disrupt their algorithms. Our cloud security module addresses doxxing, teaching students to secure misconfigured AWS S3 buckets that bullies exploit to leak personal data.

Our instructors, veterans with OSCP and CEH credentials, emphasize ethics above all. We instill a rigid code: every technique, no matter how aggressive, serves to protect, not harm. Students graduate with portfolios of simulated interventions, aligned with certifications like CEH and CompTIA PenTest+, preparing them for roles in cybercrime units or advocacy groups.

Sinvictus: Hackademy’s fight against bullying is relentless. Our community, connected through hackathons and forums, collaborates to innovate new defenses. By turning black hat tactics into tools for good, we’re empowering students to stop online harassment where it starts. Join us, and let’s hack a safer internet together.