TryHackMe: Anonymous Walkthrough

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Hello, everyone! I’m Akshat Patel, a cybersecurity master’s student and a hands-on learner with a passion for ethical hacking and system exploitation.

Today, I’m walking you through the TryHackMe: Anonymous room. This is an engaging challenge that tests your skills in enumeration, FTP exploitation, and privilege escalation. Let’s get started!

Embracing the Journey: My Life as a Cybersecurity Student and Aspirations for the Future

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Hello, everyone! My name is Akshat Dharmesh Patel, an Indian guy who’s recently adopted the nickname “AK” after realizing how tricky my full name can be for my American friends to pronounce. Currently, I’m pursuing my master’s in cybersecurity at the University of Maryland, College Park, and what a journey it’s been! Full of surprises, challenges, and growth, I’m here to share some of my experiences with you.

Advent of Cyber 2024 — Day 24: Restoring the Light of SOC-mas

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Hello everyone! I’m Akshat Patel, pursuing a master’s in cybersecurity. I’m passionate about learning, solving challenges, and sharing insights. Today, I’ll take you through my experience with Day 24 of Advent of Cyber 2024, where we restored the lights of a smart city sabotaged by Mayor Malware!

Credentials with 2FA: How It Works and How Attackers Bypass It

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Hello everyone! I’m Akshat Patel, pursuing a master’s in cybersecurity. I’m constantly learning and sharing insights with others. Today, I want to talk about Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and how attackers bypass this crucial layer of security.