WannaCry : Zero to Hero

WannaCry : Zero to Hero

After a late night watching of “Bahubali2”, I woke up to see Twitter world filled with the buzz surrounding new WannaCry ransomware. Being new in web application security, I wasn’t too familiar with malwares but as few friends and Poojara sir reached out asking to check if their PCs were infected, I dove into research mode and ended up putting together this FAQ-style write-up. My intention is to spread awareness about its potential dangers.

Event Report: OpenStack Meetup (April 2017)

Event Report: OpenStack Meetup (April 2017)

I recently attended “Let’s OpenStack 2017” meetup hosted by the Indian OpenStack User Group. Along with a group of students from my college, I traveled to the Red Hat office in Pune to attend the event. The goal of the event was to revitalize the interest in OpenStack within the Pune region. The event featured three informative talks, which covered a variety of topics catering to both beginners and intermediate-level attendees.

Exploring Income Share Agreements and bootcamp

Exploring Income Share Agreements and bootcamp

In recent years, bootcamps have become an increasingly popular option for individuals looking to acquire new skills and advance their careers. These intensive training programs offer immersive learning experiences that promise to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen field. However, many bootcamps come with a hefty price tag, which can be a barrier to entry for many students.

hackRIT : SQLi+Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities

hackRIT : SQLi+Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities

In October 2016, I discovered serious vulnerabilities in my college’s internal website. Bugs were related to bypassing administrator privileges, Insecure direct object references (IDOR) and SQL injection that could lead to sensitive information leakage.