David Bombal
David Bombal
Want to learn about IT? Want to get ahead in your career? Well, this is the right place!
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David
On this channel, I discuss Python, Ethical Hacking, Networking, Network Automation, CCNA, Virtualization and other IT related topics.
This YouTube channel has new videos every week! Subscribe for technical, detailed, no fluff content.
David’s details:
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
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All the best!
David
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Apr 23, 2026 • 50min
#576: How to track dark ships using OSINT (with demos)
Rae Baker, a maritime OSINT and cyber intelligence expert and author of Deep Dive, guides listeners through tracking ships that hide at sea. She explains dark versus shadow fleets. She demos AIS manipulation, vessel repainting and satellite, RF and adtech cross-checks. She also explores maritime cyber risks like compromised port cranes and tools investigators use for verification.

Apr 14, 2026 • 1h 1min
#575: AI attackers are winning. Here is the SECRET to survive.
Are AI attackers winning the cybersecurity war? In this video, I sit down with Daniel Miessler, a 25-year security veteran, to discuss the terrifying reality of AI-driven cyber attacks and the massive advantage hackers have today. But it is not all doom and gloom. Daniel introduces his open-source project, PAI (Personal AI Infrastructure), demonstrating how you can build a customized, local AI assistant to automate your workflow, defend your data, and level up your tech skills. We cover everything from AI agents conducting prompt injection CTFs (like Gandalf) in real-time, to the future of work and why the ultimate goal of many corporations is zero human employees. Whether you are worried about AI replacing your job or you want to learn how to leverage local LLMs, Linux, and agentic AI to become an unstoppable force, this conversation is your blueprint for surviving and thriving in the 2026 tech landscape.
Go here to get PAI for free: https://github.com/danielmiessler/Per...
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
01:05 - Introduction
02:06 - Daniel’s Background & His Predictions of The Future of AI
05:52 - How Attackers use AI
08:40 - Open Source SSL Vulnerability
10:20 - Helping Businesses Scale using AI
12:48 - Personal AI Infrastructure (PAI)
15:54 - Empowering People To Believe in Themselves
17:34 - Demo (PAI)
31:12 - Examples of Using (PAI) for Automating Your Life
34:13 - The Real Internet Of Things Concept
37:39 - What Happens To Security & Privacy with Personalised AI
42:43 - Running AI Locally For Privacy & Security Reasons
44:44 - What Does AI Mean for Humans & Their Future
50:00 - The AI Hype, Real or Fake ?
56:01 - Will Universal basic Income be a Reality In the Future ?
59:10 - The Advantages of AI
01:00:23 - Outro & Conclusion
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#ai #anthropic #mythos

Apr 14, 2026 • 25min
#574: Hacking Windows Active Directory in 10 minutes
Thank you ThreatLocker for sponsoring my trip to ZTW26 and also for sponsoring this video. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link: https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal
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// MY STUFF //
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// SPONSORS //
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
0:54 - Spencer Alessi introduction & background
02:20 - Pentesting demo // Active Directory
03:34 - Control paths // Finding bad permissions with ADeleg
06:04 - Finding bad permissions with NetTools
06:52 - The most common issue
08:15 - Certificate abuse
12:20 - Quick recap
12:30 - Certificate abuse continued
15:10 - Pentesting summary
15:09 - How to become a pentester
18:48 - Recommended certifications
20:54 - Advice for blue teamers
22:15 - Overcoming being an introvert // Soft skills vs tech skills
23:43 - Windows hacking in the real world
24:54 - Conclusion
Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
#microsoft #windows11 #hacker

Apr 7, 2026 • 28min
#573: WhatsApp Hackers for Hire on the Dark Web (Surprisingly cheap)
Colin Ellis, onboarding engineering manager at ThreatLocker who researches dark web threats, walks through live demos of Tails, Tor and hidden wiki navigation. He exposes hacker listings and surprisingly cheap WhatsApp takeover services. Short takes cover ransomware leak sites, script-kiddie marketplaces and why basic password hygiene and MFA matter.

Mar 31, 2026 • 15min
#572: How Cisco Protects AI Agents in Modern Data Centers
Dave West, Senior Cisco executive with 25 years leading global specialist teams, explains Cisco’s OneCisco platform and AI-ready data center stacks. He covers secure networking as the foundation. He describes AI infrastructure partnerships, micro-segmentation, Zero Trust, Splunk-driven visibility, and agentic operations for hybrid work. Practical architecture and containment strategies get center stage.

Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 8min
#571: Google Big Sleep: The End of Human Hackers?
Stephen Sims, an offensive security researcher and SANS instructor, returns with sharp takes on AI in cybersecurity. He unpacks offensive vs adversarial AI, prompt injection and jailbreak techniques. Vector databases, agentic automated testing, Google Project Zero’s Big Sleep, and AI-driven patch diffing get clear, bite-sized treatment. Practical career and governance implications wrap up the conversation.

Mar 31, 2026 • 36min
#570: 100 Terabit Smart Switches: What You Need to Know
Will Eatherton, a Cisco networking executive focused on data center and AI infrastructure, discusses the rise of 100 Tbps smart switches powered by Cisco Silicon One G300. He covers optics tradeoffs like co-packaged vs linear packaged, DPUs and smart NICs enforcing security, Ethernet vs InfiniBand for AI clusters, and the shift toward higher-bandwidth interfaces and operational tools.

Mar 31, 2026 • 37min
#568: 5-Minute Cyber Hacks Everyone Should Know (2026)
Rayton Li, Linux security expert who demos sudo misconfigurations and quick root tricks. David Smith, Windows specialist showing Alternate Data Streams for hiding executables. Jacob Meyer, researcher revealing LNK shortcut hijacks and LinkItUp. Kenneth Walker, red team operator abusing Steam profiles as C2. Alex Benton, practitioner demonstrating the Sticky Keys rename exploit and defenses.

Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 16min
#569: Why Vibe Hacking Is a Big Cybersecurity Threat in 2026
Pascal Geenens, Radware researcher and cybersecurity expert behind the Global Threat Analysis Report, explains the 2025–2026 shift where AI supercharges attackers. He breaks down vibe hacking, agentic AI and MCP risks. Short takes cover AI-driven DDoS resurgence, vulnerable APIs, indirect prompt injection, and how automation hands novices powerful attack tools.

Mar 28, 2026 • 20min
#567: Why Power Is Becoming a Major Problem for AI in 2026
Nathan Jokel, Head of Corporate Strategy at Cisco who leads long-term AI and security partnerships, discusses the future of AI data centers. He covers Cisco and NVIDIA's work to remove networking bottlenecks with 1.6T ports and G300 silicon. Topics include Secure AI infrastructure, observability and security (Splunk, eBPF, HyperShield), power constraints for data centers, and preparations for post-quantum and quantum networking.


