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eCPPT Review & Study Notes

eCPPT Review & Study Notes

What Is eCPPT?
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Fake 7-Zip Installer Steals Active Directory Credentials | Full Malware Analysis with ANY.RUN

Fake 7-Zip Installer Steals Active Directory Credentials | Full Malware Analysis with ANY.RUN

In this analysis, I demonstrate how a seemingly harmless installer for a popular application like 7-Zip can be used to compromise an entire…
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Cybersecurity Certifications in 2025: Hands-On vs. HR-Friendly | Reviewing HackTheBox CJCA

Cybersecurity Certifications in 2025: Hands-On vs. HR-Friendly | Reviewing HackTheBox CJCA

In my comprehensive comparison of cybersecurity certifications for 2025, I categorize & review them based on their value for hands-on…
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Certified Red Team Professional (CRTE) Review & Study Notes

Certified Red Team Professional (CRTE) Review & Study Notes

Introduction to Certified Red Team Professional (CRTE)
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Web Cache Deception Explained | Portswigger BSCP Prep

Web Cache Deception Explained | Portswigger BSCP Prep

In this in-depth article, I exploit a Web Cache Deception vulnerability using a PortSwigger Academy lab. This technique can expose…
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Which Cloud Platform to Learn in 2025? Full Comparison of AWS, Azure, and GCP

Which Cloud Platform to Learn in 2025? Full Comparison of AWS, Azure, and GCP

As someone working in tech, I often get asked: “Which cloud platform should I learn in 2025 , AWS, Azure, or GCP?” And honestly, it’s a…
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Web Application Basics | TryHackMe Walkthrough

Web Application Basics | TryHackMe Walkthrough

Just getting started with web hacking? This TryHackMe lab is the perfect intro! Learn how web apps communicate through HTTP, how URLs are…
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Google Cyber Security Professional Certificate Review & Study Notes

Google Cyber Security Professional Certificate Review & Study Notes

What is Google Cyber Security Professional Certificate?
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LLM & AI Hacking: How AI is Being Exploited by Hackers | TryHackMe EvilGPT 1 & 2

LLM & AI Hacking: How AI is Being Exploited by Hackers | TryHackMe EvilGPT 1 & 2

LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are revolutionizing how we work , but they also open a new attack surface for hackers. In this…
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HackTheBox CBBH vs PortSwigger Web Security Academy: Full Breakdown

HackTheBox CBBH vs PortSwigger Web Security Academy: Full Breakdown

This article provides a detailed comparison between two prominent web security certifications: Hack The Box Certified Bug Bounty Hunter…
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Web Hacking 101 with PicoCTF | CTF Walkthrough

Web Hacking 101 with PicoCTF | CTF Walkthrough

This article outlines various web hacking challenges from the PicoCTF platform, demonstrating practical approaches to identifying and…
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Practical Coding in Cyber Security | HackTheBox Coding Challenges

Practical Coding in Cyber Security | HackTheBox Coding Challenges

In this article, I present a collection of practical programming solutions tailored to cybersecurity challenges from HackTheBox. It focuses…
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