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.
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.
A 10/10: CVE-2025-55182 haunting React and Next.js
React2Shell seems to be the Log4Shell of the JavaScript world. We break down the unsafe deserialization in React's Flight protocol, why APT groups like Earth Lamia tried to exploit it instantly, and why your audit checklist needs to check for architectural integrity. Patch immediately!
Breaking in before the VPN broke down - A Journey through Precious (HTB Writeup)
A full walkthrough of the Hack The Box machine "Precious"; from enumeration to exploitation, including a clever pdfkit command injection and Ruby YAML deserialization for root. With shell stabilisation and some VPN drama on the side.
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.
