Data Exfiltration via RAG Manipulation in Enterprise Azure Environments

Demonstrates practical attacks on production RAG systems using prompt injection and context pollution. Includes working exploit code against Azure OpenAI deployments and mitigation strategies for defenders.

January 15, 2025 · z-r0crypt

SSSD-Extract: Dumping Active Directory Hashes from Linux Systems

SSSD-Extract tool: dump AD account hashes, group memberships, and user accounts from Linux systems with SSSD credential caching enabled.

August 20, 2023 · z-r0crypt

HTB Machines for OSEP/PEN-300 Preparation: Complete Attack Chain Mapping

Complete HTB machine list for OSEP prep: client-side code execution, process injection, AV/AppLocker bypass, AD lateral movement, credential dumping.

April 27, 2023 · z-r0crypt

Dangerous PHP Functions: Code Execution and Exploitation Reference

PHP functions dangerous when exposed: command execution, code evaluation, callbacks, filesystem manipulation, and information disclosure vectors.

January 25, 2021 · z-r0crypt

Cryptography I: Advanced Block Cipher Modes and Padding

Practical implementation of CBC and CTR modes: IV management, nonce-based encryption, padding schemes (TLS), and security bounds.

February 5, 2020 · z-r0crypt

Cryptography I: Block Ciphers and Modes of Operation

Week 2-3: Block ciphers, PRP security, one-time key modes (ECB/DET-CTR), many-time key modes (CBC/CTR), IV/nonce-based encryption.

February 3, 2020 · z-r0crypt

OSWE/AWAE Preparation

This post contains all trainings and tutorials that could be useful for offensive security’s OSWE certification.

January 22, 2020 · z-r0crypt

Microcorruption CTF Tutorial: Embedded Security Reverse Engineering

Tutorial-level walkthrough of Microcorruption CTF on MSP430 microcontroller with debugger techniques and vulnerability identification.

November 25, 2019 · z-r0crypt

Cryptography I: Stream Ciphers, PRGs, and Semantic Security

Week 1 foundations: stream ciphers, PRG security definitions, birthday paradox, attacks on OTP/RC4/CSS, and Salsa20 construction.

November 24, 2019 · z-r0crypt