Hacker mindset methods

How to Think Like a Hacker: 8 Mindset Methods for Security Researchers

A practical mindset guide for ethical hackers, pentesters, and security researchers who want to move beyond tools and think in systems.

July 10, 2026 · 7 min · KevinSec
API authentication flow with client token and backend verification

API Broken Authentication: Common Testing Patterns

API broken authentication appears when an API cannot reliably prove who the caller is or cannot safely manage credentials, tokens, and sessions.

July 8, 2026 · 7 min · KevinSec
CVSS severity scale with vulnerability impact and exploitability factors

CVSS for Pentesters: How to Think About Severity

CVSS helps standardize vulnerability severity, but pentesters still need to explain exploitability, context, and business impact.

July 8, 2026 · 7 min · KevinSec
Professional vulnerability report with evidence, impact, and remediation sections

How to Write a Professional Vulnerability Report

A professional vulnerability report should help the reader understand the issue, reproduce it, assess impact, and fix it efficiently.

July 8, 2026 · 6 min · KevinSec
Server-side request flow security diagram

SSRF Explained for Developers and Pentesters

SSRF happens when a web application can be tricked into making server-side requests to unintended locations.

July 8, 2026 · 6 min · KevinSec