Russian cybersecurity publication Xakep has opened preorders for its third quarterly print edition, scheduled for release in September. The quarterly cybersecurity magazine will focus heavily on routers and network infrastructure, featuring practical guides on firmware extraction through physical access, provider network research, and simultaneous multi-network connections.
What Content Will the Third Edition Include?
The upcoming 240-page edition will compile the best materials published by Xakep over recent months. The magazine promises practical tutorials, security research, and technical deep-dives covering various cybersecurity topics. Featured articles include a guide on obtaining root shell access to routers without knowing passwords, an investigation into internet service provider networks with inadequate client isolation, and an introductory tutorial on using Burp Suite for web penetration testing.
Additional content covers penetration testing tools for large language models, methods for bypassing fingerprint scanners, and instructions for building Linux containers without Docker. The edition continues Xakep’s tradition of combining beginner-friendly introductions with advanced technical analysis.
How Much Does the Preorder Cost?
During the preorder period before the magazine goes to print, the third edition is priced at 1500 rubles per copy. According to Xakep, this price will increase as the release date approaches, making early preorders more cost-effective for readers interested in securing their copy.
What About Previous Editions?
The second quarterly edition is already printed and available for immediate shipment from Xakep’s warehouse. Each copy arrives in a branded box designed to protect the magazine during delivery and serve as a collectible item. Buyers of the second edition also receive a bonus printed magazine dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the Standoff cybersecurity competition. The 240-page second edition covers topics including the Meshtastic distributed protocol, web fuzzing techniques, AI-assisted decompilation using Claude, Golang programming, and methods for removing censorship from large language models.
The first quarterly edition, which marked Xakep’s return to regular print publication, remains available in limited quantities. This inaugural issue contains over 20 articles covering network reconnaissance, hash cracking performance analysis, Nmap basics, React framework vulnerabilities, Windows PE file creation, and the Bjorn portable hacking device.
For readers who want to avoid tracking individual releases, Xakep offers a complete set of all four quarterly editions. The first two issues ship immediately, while the third and fourth will be delivered upon completion, providing a complete annual collection by year’s end. Delivery is handled by SDEK to convenient pickup points, with international shipping inquiries directed to the support email.
Source: Xakep