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Getting Started with Cryptopals using Python

Getting Started with Cryptopals using Python

Tips for the first few challenges in Cryptopals.

Learn to break encryption. No math degree required. You do have to be able to code, though.

Get Started Micro Editor

Get Started Micro Editor

Micro editor is a text editor for coders. It's probably the easiest TUI (text user interface) editor to start, but provides extensive features for programmers.

Learn how to start your journey with micro!

Python Basics for Hackers

Python Basics for Hackers

Review some Python basics to make hacking more convenient. Debugger giving you numbers (84) but you want letters ('T')?

This is about Python basics for supporting hacking. It can support your static analysis with Ghidra, debugging with GDB and ̣getting started with crypto hacking with Cryptopals. I do have many articles on hacking, too.

Hack'n Fix

Hack'n Fix

Hack two web apps.

Then fix the vulnerabilites.

Trust to Blockchain 2024

Trust to Blockchain 2024

Learn security fundamentals to understand current trends. Blockchains, TOR network and video conference encryption all stand on these fundamentals.

Excellent 4.9 out of 5 feedback.

Final Lab for Linux Palvelimet 2024 Autumn

This is the evaluated lab exercise for Linux Server course. Student had an empty virtual Linux installation and free use of public Internet.

Course Linux palvelimet is in Finnish, so the rest of this page is in Finnish.

Linux Palvelimet 2024 alkusyksy

Linux Palvelimet 2024 alkusyksy

Learn to manage your own Linux server – in 8 weeks.

100% remote. Weekly video conference + a lot of individual work. Beginners welcome. Excellent feedback. In Finnish.


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