Blog & Write-ups

OSCP notes, CTF write-ups and articles — rendered here from Markdown, plus my Medium articles.

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Welcome — how this blog works

A quick tour of the writing features available on this site: callouts, syntax highlighting, copy buttons, a table of contents and more.

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CTF Writeups

BlackHat 2023 CTF Writeups

A collection of my capture-the-flag write-ups across web, forensics, OSINT and more, from events and platforms I have played.

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OSCP Notes

OSCP Notes & Environment

My complete OSCP preparation notes and lab environment setup — methodology, tooling, privilege escalation and reporting, maintained as a living site.

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MediumDec 25, 2025

From a Free TryHackMe Subscription to a Free OSCP Certification

Lessons, struggles, and growth from four years of learning cybersecurity the hard way For all the new readers, this article is a continuation of my yearly cybersecurity journey. Th…

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MediumOct 5, 2025

New Data Exfiltration Technique Using Brave Sync

Stealthy data exfiltration and delivery technique leveraging the Brave Browser Sync feature. What is Brave Browser Sync Brave Browser Sync is a feature that securely synchronizes y…

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MediumJul 23, 2025

How I Got a Free OSCP Exam Directly from OffSec

My Experience of the Free OSCP Exam & PEN-200 Course Bundle from OffSec 🔴 How I Won PEN-200 Course and Certification Exam Bundle 🔴 My OSCP Preparation 🔴 My Environment Setup & C…

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MediumDec 26, 2024

My Cybersecurity Journey 2024: Achievements, Challenges, and Milestones

From certifications to CTF victories and content creation, explore my third year of growth and contributions in the world of cybersecurity. Table of Contents 🔴 Certification 🔴 Co…

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MediumJun 6, 2024

Private Investigator Walkthrough

An OSINT Investigation challenge solution Photo by Sander Sammy on Unsplash If you want to solve it before reading the article, check out the TryHackMe room below: https://tryhackm…

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MediumJun 4, 2024

My Experience with the Free Google Cloud Security Engineer Professional Certification

My Learning Journey & Exam Experience, Plus Some Useful Advice for Passing the Exam 🔴 My Journey to Certification ◾️ My Motivation 🔴 Exam Experience 🔴 Resources for Preparation…

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MediumMay 1, 2024

Level Up! My Evolving Cybersecurity Skillset in Year 2

Lessons Learned, Challenges Overcome, and Goals Achieved Pre Requisites If you haven’t read my article on my first year in CyberSecurity, start here: “ Cybersecurity Quest: My 365…

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MediumJul 11, 2023

RunZero Coin Challenge Solution

Journey to Decoding Victory: Conquering the RunZero Coin Challenge Table of Contents: ◾️ Task 1: Decoding Roman Numerals ◾️ Task 2: Hidden Clues in Source Code ◾️ Task 3: Secrets i…

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MediumMay 8, 2023

Cybersecurity Quest: My 365 Days on TryHackMe

Inspiring the Next Generation of Cyber Warriors: My Journey on TryHackMe This article not only discusses my progress in TryHackMe over 365 days but also highlights the overall grow…

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MediumApr 4, 2023

Wireless Waves 101: Understanding the Different Types Used in Technology

Unlocking the Secrets of Wireless Magic: A Journey Through the Signals and Frequencies of Modern Technology Wireless waves are all around us, powering our modern technology and ena…

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