Motasem Hamdan

Date of Incident: July 4, 2025 Systems Impacted: CM/ECF & PACER (U.S. Federal Judiciary) Suspected Actors: Nation-state–linked or organized…

When most people imagine a cyber attack, they picture a hooded hacker furiously typing in a dark basement. The truth? Many companies get…

In today’s financial world, compliance isn’t just about checking off boxes, it’s about survival.

In my analysis, I explore how to detect and investigate a kernel backdoor in a Linux system, a sophisticated threat that can be challenging…

What Is eCPPT?

In this analysis, I demonstrate how a seemingly harmless installer for a popular application like 7-Zip can be used to compromise an entire…

In my comprehensive comparison of cybersecurity certifications for 2025, I categorize & review them based on their value for hands-on…

Introduction to Certified Red Team Professional (CRTE)

In this in-depth article, I exploit a Web Cache Deception vulnerability using a PortSwigger Academy lab. This technique can expose…

As someone working in tech, I often get asked: “Which cloud platform should I learn in 2025 , AWS, Azure, or GCP?” And honestly, it’s a…

Just getting started with web hacking? This TryHackMe lab is the perfect intro! Learn how web apps communicate through HTTP, how URLs are…

What is Google Cyber Security Professional Certificate?