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Hello, I'm Alex Cipher

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Breaking systems to build better security

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About Me

Cybersecurity researcher with 5+ years of experience breaking into systems to make them stronger. I specialize in penetration testing, malware analysis, and threat intelligence.

My mission is simple: find vulnerabilities before malicious actors do. I believe in ethical hacking and responsible disclosure to create a safer digital world.

Currently focused on cloud security and advanced persistent threats, helping organizations build resilient security architectures.

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#42
Global Rank HTB

Technical Arsenal

Penetration Testing

Web Application Testing 95%
Network Penetration Testing 90%
Active Directory Exploitation 85%
Wireless Security 75%

Programming & Scripting

Python
Advanced
Bash
Expert
PowerShell
Advanced
JavaScript
Intermediate

Security Tools

Burp Suite
Expert
Metasploit
Advanced
Nmap
Expert
Wireshark
Advanced

Certifications

OSCP
Offensive Security Certified Professional
Issued: March 2023
CEH
Certified Ethical Hacker
Issued: August 2022
PNPT
Practical Network Penetration Tester
Issued: January 2024

Specializations

Malware Analysis
Cloud Security
IoT Security
Threat Intelligence

Frameworks & Platforms

MITRE ATT&CK
Expert
NIST CSF
Advanced
OWASP
Expert
ISO 27001
Intermediate

Featured Machines & Projects

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PhishDetector

Python Tool • Email Security

★★★☆☆ 3.8
Open Source
Usage Rate
Email DNS ML
Downloads: 340 Forks: 12

Knowledge Base

Critical XSS in Payment Gateway

Critical

Stored XSS vulnerability leading to account takeover

$5,000 bounty Dec 2023

IDOR in User Management

High

Insecure Direct Object Reference exposing user data

,500 bounty Nov 2023
HackTheBox
Doctor (Linux) ★★★★★ 4.7
Blue (Windows) ★★★★☆ 4.3
TryHackMe
OWASP Top 10
Completed
AD Basics
Completed

Malware Analysis Techniques

Deep dive into static and dynamic analysis methods

10 min read • Dec 2023

AWS Security Best Practices

Securing cloud infrastructure effectively

8 min read • Nov 2023

IoT Device Exploitation

Breaking into smart home devices

12 min read • Oct 2023

Active Directory Attacks

Common AD attack vectors and defenses

15 min read • Sep 2023

Hall of Fame

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Machines Owned
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#42
Global Rank
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Day Streak
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HTB Rank: Pro Hacker

Achieved March 2023

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1st Place - CTF Nationals

December 2023

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OSCP Certification

Earned March 2023

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Top 100 Bug Bounty

HackerOne 2023

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$50k+ Bounties

Lifetime Earnings

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DEF CON Speaker

August 2023

Let's Connect

Ready to discuss your security needs or collaborate on exciting projects.

Get In Touch

Email

contact@cybersec.pro

Location

San Francisco, CA

Response Time

Within 24 hours

Available For

Penetration Testing

Security Consulting

CTF Training

Research Projects

Open to new opportunities