Richie Havoc
Security Researcher | Student | Pentester | CTF Player 🎉
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Pirate HackTheBox Writeup — Complete Season 10 Machine Walkthrough
A comprehensive walkthrough of the Pirate machine from HackTheBox Season 10. This Hard-difficulty Windows machine writeup covers initial access with provided credentials, Active Directory enumeration, lateral movement strategies, privilege escalation techniques, and achieving SYSTEM access. Learn how to compromise this challenging HTB Windows machine with detailed methodology, practical command examples, and SEO-optimized content for cybersecurity professionals.
Interpretor HackTheBox Writeup — Complete Machine Walkthrough
A comprehensive walkthrough of the Interpretor machine from HackTheBox. This writeup covers reconnaissance, enumeration techniques, initial foothold exploitation, lateral movement strategies, and privilege escalation to root. Learn how to compromise this challenging HTB machine with detailed methodology and practical command examples.
BITSCTF 2026 Writeup — Jetpack Drift & Radio Telescope
Full BITSCTF 2026 writeup covering the Jetpack Drift and Radio Telescope challenges. Includes PCAP triage with tshark, AES-CTR rolling-key decryption, hash chain reconstruction, ICO/PNG extraction, OCR flag reading, and signal anomaly detection — with complete Python exploit scripts and step-by-step methodology for competitive CTF players.
FrameOS: Effortless Screenshot Framing for Developers and Designers
FrameOS is a free, browser-based tool that transforms raw screenshots into polished, professional mockups using modern OS frames. It features batch processing, exact App Store dimensions, and entirely client-side execution to ensure your images remain secure and private.
Digital Hearts: Navigating Romance in the Age of AI and Algorithms
Explore the evolving landscape of modern love, from the complexities of dating apps to the rise of AI companions. Discover real-life stories, psychological impacts, and future trends in digital intimacy
WingData HackTheBox Walkthrough – Season 10 Full Exploit & Root Guide
WingData is a HackTheBox Season 10 machine that challenges players with realistic enumeration, service exploitation, and privilege escalation techniques. This walkthrough breaks down the full attack chain from initial reconnaissance to root, with clear commands and practical reasoning for each step.