Hack The Box - Lockpick2.0 Writeup

We've been hit by Ransomware again, but this time the threat actor seems to have upped their skillset. Once again a they've managed to encrypt a large set of our files. It is our policy NOT to negotiate with criminals. Please recover the files they have encrypted - we have no other option! Unfortunately our CEO is on a no-tech retreat and so can't be reached.

Malware
Hack The Box - Lockpick Writeup
Forela needs your help! A whole portion of our UNIX servers have been hit with what we think is ransomware. We are refusing to pay the attackers and need you to find a way to recover the files provided.
May 4, 2025
CTF Writeup
Hack The Box Cyber Apocalypse 2024
"Legionaries in an apocalypse"
March 14, 2024
Malware
Meduza Stealer - A look at active C2 panels & recent samples
"Ransomware as a Service groups surfacing in 2023/24"
February 28, 2024
Certifications
Passing the eJPT(v2)
November 27, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe - Blog Writeup
"Billy Joel made a Wordpress blog! "
November 15, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe - CyberHeroes Writeup
"Want to be a part of the elite club of CyberHeroes? Prove your merit by finding a way to log in!"
November 1, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe - Year of the Rabbit Writeup
"Time to enter the warren..."
October 31, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe - GamingServer Writeup
"An Easy Boot2Root box for beginners"
October 30, 2023
CTF Writeup
HTB/Hack The Boo 2023 CTF Event - HauntMart Writeup
"An eerie expedition into the world of online retail, where the most sinister and spine-tingling inventory reigns supreme. Can you take it down?"
October 28, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe - Hijack Writeup
"Misconfigs conquered, identities claimed."
October 21, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe - 0day Writeup
"Exploit Ubuntu, like a Turtle in a Hurricane"
October 20, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe - Boiler CTF Writeup
"Intermediate level CTF. Just enumerate, you'll get there."
October 18, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe - Valley Writeup
"Can you find your way into the Valley?"
October 16, 2023
Cyber crime
YoChi — An architect of bank-targeted phishing kits
Tracing a phishing kit vendor across the internet
August 31, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe — GLITCH Writeup
“Challenge showcasing a web app and simple privilege escalation. Can you find the glitch?”
May 16, 2023
Cyber crime
StupidFish: Cybercrime group harvesting credit card data
OPSec just isn’t their thing.
May 14, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe — Capture! Writeup
“Can you bypass the login form?”
May 7, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe — Wgel CTF Writeup
“Can you exfiltrate the root flag?”
April 9, 2023
Malware
ChatGPT’s Evil Twin: Trojan malware spreading on Facebook
"Do not trust the horse, Trojans! Whatever it is, I fear the Danaans [Greeks], even those bearing gifts."
April 1, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe — Juicy Details Writeup
"A popular juice shop has been breached! Analyze the logs to see what had happened…"
March 28, 2023
Cyber crime
AI, Crypto, and Account Takedowns — A Rising Scam
A new scam born from the ashes of a tarnished crypto market and Twitter buzz
March 27, 2023
CTF Writeup
OverTheWire — Leviathan 0–7 Writeup
February 15, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe — Bounty Hacker Writeup
“You talked a big game about being the most elite hacker in the solar system. Prove it and claim your right to the status of Elite Bounty Hacker!”
February 11, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe — Pickle Rick Writeup
“A Rick and Morty CTF. Help turn Rick back into a human!”
February 10, 2023
CTF Writeup
TryHackMe — Overpass Writeup
“What happens when some broke CompSci students make a password manager?”
February 10, 2023