Articles
Thoughts, tips, and cybersecurity insights
I joined the cult of BLACK ARCH LINUX!
Why I made the switch to BlackArch Linux and why it offers way more than Kali or Parrot
Operation: Path of Least Resistance, Red Team Tactic as a Sys Admin That Worked For Me During Engagements
DISCLAIMER!!! FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!! Do not attempt without consent.
The Biggest Vulnerability I Had to Fix Was My Fear of Rejection
The mental battle of hearing 'no' and how I learned to push through it
New Website!!! What you need to know for the PNPT!
Announcing the new website and a breakdown of what you need to know to pass the PNPT
Nightmare-Eclipse Vs Microsoft: Hacker finds 6 Vulnerabilities in OS 11, and Now Almost Seven?
A look at the Nightmare-Eclipse researcher who found 6 vulnerabilities in Windows 11
Finding my Ikigai through Ethical Hacking and Conquering Imposter Syndrome
How ethical hacking helped me find purpose and overcome imposter syndrome
Passing the Web Red Team Analyst
My experience and notes from passing the Web Red Team Analyst certification
Passing the AD-RTS (AD Red Team Specialist) from CyberWarfare Labs
My experience passing the Active Directory Red Team Specialist certification from CyberWarfare Labs
Thank You!
A heartfelt thank you to the community for the support and encouragement
Which Tool to Use When Web App Pentesting?
A guide to selecting the right tool for different web application penetration testing scenarios
Passing the PJPT and the PNPT, My Journey
My full journey through both TCM Security certifications — what I learned and how I passed
Pentesting Certs, What Should You Go After?
A breakdown of the top penetration testing certifications and which ones are worth your time
Claude Mythos News: My Opinions on the Future of Tech, and Overcoming the Noise
My take on the Claude Mythos news, the future of tech, and how to cut through the noise
Book Lists I Recommend
A curated list of books I recommend for cybersecurity, hacking, and personal growth
Passing the PNPT
My experience and tips for passing the Practical Network Penetration Tester certification
I Deleted My Try Hack Me Account and So Should You
Why I moved on from TryHackMe and what you should do instead for serious OSCP prep
OSCP PG HTB THM CTF Rules: Avoiding Rabbit Holes
Essential rules and strategies for staying on track and avoiding rabbit holes during CTF challenges
Last Minute Checks, Timelines & Game Plan Before OSCP Exam
Final prep checklist and mental game plan to ace the OSCP exam
OSCP CTF Tips and Tricks
Practical tips and tricks for tackling OSCP CTF challenges
LLMNR & NBT-NS Posing, My Favorite Attack!
How LLMNR and NBT-NS poisoning works and why it's so effective in real engagements
The Cardinal Sins I Keep Seeing in Active Directory
Common Active Directory misconfigurations that make attackers' lives easy
n8n: CVE-2025-68613
A deep dive into the critical n8n vulnerability CVE-2025-68613