Web
Broken trust boundaries
Many issues are not purely code-level; they come from trusting client-side state, incomplete validation, or assumptions between layers.
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Research Notes
Research notes are meant to capture what matters most: security patterns, exploit logic, common mistakes, and the practical thinking behind real-world findings.
Recon
Map before testing
Good enumeration reveals hidden endpoints, mismatched services, and overlooked exposure paths. It often reduces wasted testing time dramatically.
API
Authorization is the real battleground
Most serious API issues are not about input parsing alone, but about whether the caller is actually allowed to do the action.
Cloud
Identity is the new perimeter
Weak IAM choices, public assets, and broad trust often create bigger business risk than software bugs alone.
Ops
Privilege escalation is a design story
Escalation paths usually stem from weak privilege boundaries, excessive sudo, or poor service isolation.
Mindset
Write clearly, validate carefully
Strong findings are not just exploitable; they are understandable, reproducible, and grounded in impact and context.