Beyond Encryption: How FHE, SMPC, ZKPs, and TEEs Actually Work in PracticeIntroduction Most people think encryption ends at locking data away from attackers. But in reality, today's biggest challenge is not just protecting data at rest, but using it securely while keeping it private. That is where advanced privacy-preservi...Jul 3, 2025 · 9 min readryqtor.hashnode.dev
The Cybersecurity Advantage: Linux vs WindowsA closer look at why Linux empowers better tools, deeper control, and stronger security Introduction In cybersecurity your operating system is not just a tool It is your battlefield And let us be real for a second not every system plays fair. If you ...Jul 3, 2025 · 7 min readryqtor.hashnode.dev
Finding Root in Unexpected Places: My First SUID Binary BreakthroughI was halfway through a TryHackMe room focused on privilege escalation when I ran a simple command that would lead me into one of the most surprising lessons I had ever encountered in cybersecurity.I was logged in as a basic user, frustrated that no ...Jun 9, 2025 · 2 min readryqtor.hashnode.dev
Understanding Linux DistrosIntroduction When I first stepped into Linux, it felt like walking into a crowded marketplace where everyone was selling a different version of the same thing. Ubuntu, Kali, Fedora, Arch, Pop!_OS, Debian, Parrot, and so many others it was overwhelmin...Jun 2, 2025 · 4 min readryqtor.hashnode.dev
Understanding linux filesystemIntroduction When I first logged into a Linux machine, I typed ls and saw a list of folders I did not understand at all. Names like bin, etc, dev, and proc meant nothing to me. I wondered if I could delete them or if they did anything important. Spoi...Jun 1, 2025 · 5 min readryqtor.hashnode.dev
