All Blog Posts
All the posts I've written about technology, cyber security, finance, and more.

CyberWarFare Labs MCRTA & MCBTA Review: Are These $7.50 Cloud Security Certifications Worth It?
I tried CyberWarFare Labs' MCRTA and MCBTA cloud security certifications, each costing just $7.50. Here's my honest review on their quality, difficulty, and whether they’re worth your time.


IDX IPOs (Part 1): Hype, Hope, and Hidden Hazards
Part 1 of my series that unpacks the attraction, the risks, and the common mistakes that turn IDX IPOs into a battlefield.


The SecOps Group CCSP-AWS Certification Review: My Experience and What You Need to Know
I recently passed The SecOps Group CCSP-AWS certification. Here's what you need to know and my review of it.


Forecasting Index Returns with Monte Carlo Simulation and Geometric Brownian Motion in Python
I used Python to predict index prices over the next decade. Here’s how you can predict the future too.


I Passed the CAP Certification in 10 Minutes with Just 5 Mistakes - Here's How
I passed the CAP exam in 10 minutes, with just 5 mistakes. Here's how you can do it too.


Why I Stopped Buying IPO Stocks, Even After 3 Years of Profits
I rode the IPO wave and made baggers for nearly three years, here's why I stopped.


A Fresh Start
A failed deployment, a crashed server, and a lesson learned. Here's how I ended up rebuilding my blog from scratch.


Installing OpenVPN on AWS EC2's Ubuntu 22.04 in 5 minutes
A quick guide on how to install OpenVPN on a cloud Ubuntu 22.04


Hackappatoi CTF 2023 - OSINT Writeup
Writeup for the OSINT challenges from Hackappatoi CTF 2023, a jeopardy-style competition organized by La Sapienza University's Hackappatoi team.


Hack The Box - CozyHosting Writeup
Pwning CozyHosting!


Cyber Investigator CTF – Cyber Crime Writeup
Solutions for Cyber Crime challenges from the Cyber Investigator OSINT CTF, hosted by Cardiff University's Cyber Security Society.


Cyber Investigator CTF – Covert Operations Writeup
Solutions for Covert Operations challenges from the Cyber Investigator OSINT CTF, hosted by Cardiff University's Cyber Security Society.


Cyber Investigator CTF – Financial Crime & Signals Intelligence Writeup
Solutions for Financial Crime & Signals Intelligence challenges from the Cyber Investigator OSINT CTF, hosted by Cardiff University's Cyber Security Society.


Cyber Investigator CTF - Crime Scene Investigation Writeup
Solutions for Crime Scene Investigation challenges from the Cyber Investigator OSINT CTF, hosted by Cardiff University's Cyber Security Society.


Installing Wazuh on DigitalOcean's Ubuntu 22.04
A guide on how (not) to install Wazuh on a cloud Ubuntu 22.04


TryHackMe Pickle Rick Writeup
Solving TryHackMe's Pickle Rick CTF challenge!


Kioptrix Level 1 Writeup via SMB
Rooting Kioptrix Level 1 the SMB way!
