skills-lab
Architecting an Ultra-Minimal Linux VM with Buildroot | Part 1: Build, Break, Fix
Building the smallest bootable Linux VM that passes a professor's audit script. A hands-on walkthrough of Buildroot, from compiling a custom kernel inside Docker to debugging the four failures that broke the first boot.. and fixing them without a full rebuild.
skills-lab
Zero to SaaS 01: Let's FINALLY understand Docker
I am reviving a failed university prototype and rebuilding it as my first SaaS. This first post strips away the mess of understanding of Docker, from the Copy-on-Write file system and layer caching to persistent volumes and container networking.
insecure-deserialization
Python Deserialization Attacks Explained: How Hackers Exploit Pickle (and How to Defend)
Learn how Python deserialization attacks work, see a real Pickle exploit in action, and discover best practices to secure your code against remote code execution vulnerabilities.
regex
An Intro to Regex: The Hacker’s Guide to Pattern Matching
A hands-on, security-minded introduction to regular expressions - from simple matches to character classes, quantifiers, and real-world examples. Learn to wield regex like a precision tool for parsing, filtering, and hacking.
wargames
What I Learned from Bandit Wargames - Level 0-12 (And Why You Should Try It)
Learn practical Linux skills and command-line thinking through the first 12 levels of OverTheWire's Bandit wargame. Sharing lessons, strategies, and powerful command-line tools without spoiling solutions; perfect for aspiring ethical hackers, CTF players, and curious beginners.
