👋 Here's a quick infographic that sums up my Hack The Box - Redeemer walkthrough (Redis enumeration).

👉 Watch the full step-by-step video: https://youtu.be/81JN1vy1HGY

#HackTheBox #Redis #EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity #PenTesting #CTF #Infosec #htb

👋 Here's a quick infographic that sums up my Hack The Box - Dancing walkthrough (SMB enumeration).

👉 Watch the full step-by-step video: https://youtu.be/CpaBWeq9JU8

#HackTheBox #SMB #EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity #PenTesting #CTF #Infosec #htb

New HTB walkthrough: REDEEMER (Tier 0) - Redis fundamentals for beginners.

Redis is everywhere! Caching, session stores, job queues – and when it is exposed or misconfigured, it can leak sensitive data. I just published a beginner-focused walkthrough that covers:

🔹 How sensitive data can be stored directly in memory
🔹 What Redis is and common use cases
🔹 Why you shouldn't expose Redis without authentication
🔹 How to identify Redis with Nmap (port 6379)
🔹 How to connect with "redis-cli", enumerate keys and databases
🔹 Why "KEYS *" is fine for CTFs but use "SCAN" in production

This is part of my ongoing Hack The Box Starting Point – Step-by-Step Walkthrough for Beginners series, where the goal is to help newcomers build strong fundamentals in ethical hacking.

🎥 Watch the HTB Redeemer walkthrough here:

▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81JN1vy1HGY

📂 Full playlist:

▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2mncq0mb-6iZ6ngDmwGEywmxnCYwO2s_

If you are transitioning into cybersecurity, bug bounty, or pentesting - this series is built for you.

Happy learning and keep hacking ethically 🔐

#CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #HackTheBox #PenetrationTesting #Learning #TechEducation #BeginnerHacking #HTBStartingPoint #Nmap #KaliLinux #redis

💡 Understanding core network protocols is fundamental for any aspiring cyber security professional. One of the most common that you will encounter is SMB (Server Message Block).

In my latest video, I provide a detailed, beginner friendly walkthrough of the "DANCING" machine from Hack The Box, focusing entirely on SMB enumeration and access 🚀

You will learn:
🔹 What SMB (Server Message Block) is and how it works
🔹 Common SMB ports (139 & 445) and why they matter
🔹 How to use Nmap for targeted service enumeration such as SMB services
🔹 How to enumerate SMB shares using smbclient
🔹 Understanding anonymous / misconfigured shares
🔹 Downloading files from SMB shares and capturing the flag

This is a perfect starting point for anyone new to ethical hacking.

🎥 Watch the HTB DANCING walkthrough here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpaBWeq9JU8

📂 Full playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2mncq0mb-6iZ6ngDmwGEywmxnCYwO2s_

If you are transitioning into cybersecurity, bug bounty, or pentesting - this series is built for you.

Happy learning and keep hacking ethically 🔐

#CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #HackTheBox #PenetrationTesting #Learning #TechEducation #BeginnerHacking #HTBStartingPoint #Nmap #KaliLinux #SMB

Just published a new beginner-friendly walkthrough for Hack The Box Starting Point - FAWN (Tier 0).

This machine is an excellent introduction to FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and helps beginners understand:
🔹 How FTP works
🔹 Why FTP is insecure by design
🔹 What are the secure alternatives of FTP
🔹 How attackers enumerate services using Nmap
🔹 How anonymous FTP login works
🔹 What is the man command
🔹 How to retrieve files and capture the flag

Instead of rushing through commands, this walkthrough explains the concepts behind every step, which is something I wish I had when I first started learning ethical hacking.

If you are new to penetration testing or is an aspiring ethical hacker, Hack The Box Starting Point is a fantastic learning platform.

🎥 Watch the FAWN walkthrough here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLFJOEq5w6Y

📂 Full playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqxPRwP8t_s&list=PL2mncq0mb-6iZ6ngDmwGEywmxnCYwO2s_

If you are transitioning into cybersecurity, bug bounty, or pentesting - this series is built for you.

Happy learning and keep hacking ethically 🔐

#CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #HackTheBox #PenetrationTesting #Learning #TechEducation #BeginnerHacking #HTBStartingPoint #Nmap #KaliLinux #FTP

For beginners in cybersecurity, the "Starting Point" machines on Hack The Box are an invaluable resource. However, many tutorials simply tell you what to type to get the flag.

In my latest YouTube video, I take a different approach with the Meow machine (Tier-0).

I believe that to become a proficient penetration tester or bug bounty hunter, you need to understand the fundamentals.

🔹 What is the purpose of specific Nmap flags like -sV or -Pn?
🔹 How is a port scan like checking the doors of a house?
🔹 Why is Telnet considered insecure compared to SSH?

I break down these concepts step-by-step, ensuring that you are not just memorising commands, but actually learning the logic behind each step.

Whether you are a student, a career switcher, or just curious about ethical hacking, this walkthrough will give you the solid foundation you need.

This is part of an ongoing beginner-friendly series where I will be covering all of the Hack The Box Starting Point machines, step by step.

🎥 Watch the Meow walkthrough here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqxPRwP8t_s

If you are transitioning into cybersecurity, bug bounty, or pentesting - this series is built for you.

Happy learning and keep hacking ethically 🔐

#CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #HackTheBox #PenetrationTesting #Learning #TechEducation
cc: @hackthebox

Just released a beginner-friendly tutorial for anyone getting started on Hack The Box (HTB) - one of the best hands-on learning platforms for ethical hacking and cybersecurity.

In this video, I cover:
🔹 What is Hack The Box Starting Point
🔹 How to download the OpenVPN (.ovpn) configuration file
🔹 What OpenVPN is and why Hack The Box uses it
🔹 Why using a Virtual Machine (NAT mode) is safer than Docker or host
🔹 How to connect to the Hack The Box VPN using OpenVPN
🔹 How to spawn a machine and verify VPN connectivity with ping

📺 If you are new to ethical hacking (or want to get started), this guide will get you up and running in minutes.

🎥 Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkCDcS3X004

#cybersecurity #EthicalHacking #hackthebox #openvpn #infosec #vpnsetup #beginners #Linux #KaliLinux #Networking #BeginnerTutorial #htb #beginnerfriendly
cc: @hackthebox

I received a nice swag pack from John Deere for my contributions to their bug bounty program!

I appreciate the recognition and kind gesture from the security team, looking forward to working on more reports together!

#bugbounty #swags #cybersecurity #johndeere

With just two days to National Day, I had an unexpected moment of reflection 🤔

While cleaning out my display cabinet, I stumbled upon this bug-shaped trophy 🏆🐞 - a unique and meaningful reminder of a time when I had the opportunity to contribute directly to our nation's digital defense 🛡️

It brought back vivid memories of intense (and fun) bug hunting sessions. There were no big rewards, but what I gained was far more valuable: lasting friendships, unforgettable experiences, and a deep sense of purpose ✨

I can't tag anyone who served alongside me back in the days for obvious reasons - but I am proud to see how we have all continued the mission in our own ways, still doing our part to help Singapore stay strong, secure, and forward looking 💪

This cute trophy? Just a little bonus 😊

Happy National Day, Singapore 🎉🇸🇬

Here's to keeping our little red dot safe - online and beyond 🥂

If you've ever wanted your own VPN server for privacy, bug bounty testing, or to change your IP address without relying on overpriced services - I've got a tutorial for you.

In this beginner-friendly walkthrough, I show how to:
🔐 Set up WireGuard on a DigitalOcean VPS
🛠️ Configuration file for both server and client
📶 Enable IP forwarding and firewall on the server
📲 Connect from macOS using a config file or from phone using QR code

The result? A fast, secure, self-hosted VPN — and full control over your traffic.

🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2a7wdvtnwg

Would love to hear if you've used WireGuard before - or what tools you prefer!

#Cybersecurity #WireGuard #VPN #EthicalHacking #BugBounty #DigitalPrivacy #VPS #Linux #Networking #BeginnerTutorial #DigitalOcean