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Just passed the File Upload Attacks module on HTB Academy. Hands down the toughest skills assessment on the path so far - had to bypass multiple filters, manipulate MIME types, and find creative ways to get shell access. Highly recommend.

https://academy.hackthebox.com/achievement/922218/136

#hackthebox #htbacademy #cybersecurity #infosec #fileuploadattack #bugbounty #learningjourney #websecurity

Completed the Command Injections module on HTB Academy - halfway through the Bug Bounty Hunter path! 🚀

https://academy.hackthebox.com/achievement/922218/109

#hackthebox #htbacademy #cybersecurity #infosec #commandinjection #bugbounty #learningjourney

Completed the SQLMap Essentials module on HTB Academy. The skills assessment was quite tough, but solid practice. Moving on.

https://academy.hackthebox.com/achievement/922218/58

#hackthebox #htbacademy #cybersecurity #sqli #sqlmap #sqlinjection #bugbounty #learningjourney

I just completed module SQL Injection Fundamentals in HTB Academy!

My first HTBA module of medium difficulty 🚀

The best one so far 👍

https://academy.hackthebox.com/achievement/922218/33

#hackthebox #htbacademy #cybersecurity #BugBounty #sqli #sqlinjection

'> Completed the Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) module on Hack The Box Academy! 🎯 The phishing section was thrilling, but the skills assessment felt a bit too simple. Excited to dive into the next challenge! 💻

https://academy.hackthebox.com/achievement/922218/103

#CyberSecurity #BugBounty #HackTheBox #HTBAcademy #HackTheBoxAcademy #XSS

Feeling Stuck in Bug Bounty Hunting? Let’s Talk About Mental Blocks

If you’ve been struggling to make progress in cybersecurity, you’re not alone. I’ve been stuck for over a month, dealing with mental blocks like:

- Impostor Syndrome: “I’m not good enough to compete.”
- Fear of Failure: “What if I spend all this time and don’t succeed?”
- Overwhelm: “There’s so much to learn, where do I even start?”
- Perfectionism: “I need to know everything before I try.”

Here’s what I’ve learned to push through:
1.Reframe Your Thinking: Every expert was once a beginner. You’re not behind; you’re learning step by step.
2.Start Small: Focus on one vulnerability (e.g., XSS, SQLi) or one learning module at a time.
3.Practice Over Perfection: Don’t wait to feel ready - jump into platforms like HTB or TryHackMe.
4.Celebrate Wins: Even understanding a new concept is progress worth celebrating.

Cybersecurity can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re also struggling with mental blocks, let’s connect, share experiences, and hold each other accountable. Progress is better together.

What’s been your biggest challenge lately? Let’s talk!

#BugBounty #CyberSec #Pentesting #LearningJourney #MentalBlocks #HTBAcademy #HackTheBox

Just wrapped up the JavaScript Deobfuscation module on HTB Academy, and it was an exciting deep dive into reverse engineering and tackling obfuscated code! 🧩

https://academy.hackthebox.com/achievement/922218/41

#hackthebox #htbacademy #cybersecurity #bugbounty #deobfuscation #javascript

I received my swag kit for completing the Hack the Box Certified Penetratration Specialist exam. This was a wild ride! #HTB #HTBAcademy #HackTheWorld

I have put an extraordinary amount of time into these. I also have learned an amazing amount and have plenty more to go. It feels really good to at least have accomplished this much. #htb #HTBAcademy #infosec

#oscp #hacking #pentesting #hackthebox #htb #HTBAcademy

#PwnItFridays
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#StartingPoint Series: Synced #cybersecurityeducation #cybersecurity #hacking #hackthebox #HTBAcademy

https://thefluffy007.com/2023/01/20/pwnitfridays-hackthebox_eu-staring-point-series-synced-machine/