The Dark Side of Open Source: When Community Projects Go Rogue
Open source software is built by communities and shared freely, but it can also have its dark side. This article explores the risks of malicious code, abandoned projects, and supply chain attacks, while offering tips on how to stay safe in the open-source world.
Jun 25, 2025
My thoughts on being an Hacker
MY THOUGHTS ON BEING A HACKER A hacker is someone who understands how the world works. It’s about knowing what happens when you type “google.com” and press Enter. It’s about knowing how your computer turns on, about memory training, A20, all of that. It’s about modern processors, their caches, and their side channels. It’s about DSi bootloaders and how the right electromagnetic faults can be used to jailbreak them. And it’s about how Spotify and Widevine and AES and SGX work so you can free your music from the shackles of DRM.
Jun 11, 2025
🛠️ Top 10 Real-World Exploits That Started as CTF Challenges
Introduction Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions are a cornerstone of cybersecurity education and skill development. These challenges, ranging from intricate reverse engineering puzzles to complex web exploitation scenarios, push participants to think like attackers and defenders in a controlled environment. While often seen as purely academic exercises, the techniques and vulnerabilities explored in CTFs frequently mirror, and sometimes even directly lead to, the discovery and exploitation of real-world security flaws.
Jun 9, 2025
Hacking: Beyond the Hollywood Stereotype
You’ve seen it in movies—dark room, black hoodie, green text flashing on the screen, and suddenly, “I’m in." But hold on! That’s not real hacking. Sure, you could sit in the dark, wear a hoodie, and stare at a terminal until your eyes hurt (and your mom yells at you—trust me, mine did). But hacking is so much more than that. So, what is hacking? At its core, hacking is about finding vulnerabilities in systems and exploiting them to gain access, information, or control.
Jun 4, 2025
Proxying Like a Pro
Proxies are indispensable tools for managing, monitoring, and securing network traffic while maintaining anonymity or bypassing restrictions. Whether you’re a developer debugging applications, a penetration tester evading detection, or a forensics investigator tracing malicious activity, mastering proxies is a game-changer. This blog post dives deep into proxying, covering proxy fundamentals, practical setups with tools like Squid, Charles, Nginx, and ProxyChains, and advanced techniques for pivoting and evading detection. Let’s proxy like a pro!.
May 30, 2025
Unlocking The Kernel superpowers
The Linux kernel, the heart of countless operating systems and devices.
May 15, 2025
Building Your Own Ethical Hacking Lab Using Linux: A Complete Guide
This guide walks you through setting up a complete ethical hacking lab using Linux. Learn how to install the right tools, deploy vulnerable machines, configure secure virtual networks, and build a safe space to develop practical cybersecurity skills—perfect for OSCP prep, penetration testing practice, or hands-on learning.
May 11, 2025
Cracking the Code: The Ultimate CTF Companion
Dive into the world of Capture The Flag competitions—from solving basic cryptography and web challenges to mastering reverse engineering and forensics. Follow hands-on examples, terminal walkthroughs, and expert tips to become a competitive CTF player.
May 9, 2025
Mastering Bash Scripting: From Zero to Automation Hero
Learn Bash scripting from fundamentals to advanced automation with real-world examples, terminal outputs, and pro tips for security and efficiency.
May 8, 2025