Hi, I'm Madhav Shrestha

Cybersecurity Enthusiast & Ethical Hacker

Passionate about securing systems, solving challenges, and staying ahead of emerging threats.

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About Me

I'm a cybersecurity enthusiast and Engineering student with a passion for ethical hacking and penetration testing.

With 3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, I specialize in identifying vulnerabilities, securing systems, and participating in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions. My journey began when I first discovered the thrill of ethical hacking, and I've been hooked ever since.

When I'm not breaking into systems (ethically, of course), you can find me researching the latest security trends, contributing to open-source security tools, or mentoring newcomers in the field.

My Skills

Penetration Testing Ethical Hacking Vulnerability Assessment Network Security Web App Security Digital Forensics

Tools & Technologies

Kali Linux Metasploit Burp Suite Nmap Wireshark John the Ripper OWASP ZAP SQLmap

My Projects

Vulnerable Web App Scanner

Python • Flask • OWASP ZAP API

Automated scanner that identifies common web vulnerabilities (XSS, SQLi, CSRF) with detailed reports and remediation suggestions.

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CTF Challenge: Crypto Breaker

Cryptography • Python • CTF

A collection of cryptographic challenges and their solutions, focusing on RSA, AES, and classic cipher attacks.

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Network Traffic Analyzer

Python • Scapy • Wireshark

Custom tool for analyzing network packets, detecting anomalies, and identifying potential security threats in real-time.

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Password Strength Auditor

Python • Hashcat • Rainbow Tables

Tool that evaluates password policies by attempting to crack sample passwords using various techniques and providing strength metrics.

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HTB Machine: ScriptKiddie

Penetration Testing • Metasploit • Privilege Escalation

Detailed walkthrough of the HackTheBox "ScriptKiddie" machine, covering exploitation and privilege escalation techniques.

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Certifications

CompTIA Security+

2023

Certified Ethical Hacker

In Progress

OSCP

Planned 2024

TryHackMe Complete Beginner

2022

Latest Writeups

Exploiting XXE in Modern Web Apps

October 15, 2023

A deep dive into XML External Entity attacks, with practical examples and mitigation strategies for developers.

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HTB: Seal Walkthrough

September 28, 2023

Detailed solution for the HackTheBox Seal machine, covering web exploitation and Linux privilege escalation.

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Building a Home Security Lab

August 5, 2023

Guide to setting up an affordable cybersecurity lab environment for practicing penetration testing techniques.

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Get In Touch

Have a security challenge or want to collaborate?

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, security research collaborations, or just chatting about cybersecurity. Feel free to reach out!