Cybersecurity, AI & Python Programming Blog

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Cybersecurity blog featuring artificial intelligence projects, Python programming tutorials, CTF writeups, and security research by Mark LaCore.

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Cybersecurity blog featuring artificial intelligence projects, Python programming tutorials, CTF writeups, and security research by Mark LaCore.

☸️ Game of Pods CTF Challenge Writeup

2025-12-10 12:00:00 15 min read

Game of Pods CTF writeup: Kubernetes privilege escalation via SSRF, path traversal, and nodes/proxy.

🪡 Needle in a Haystack CTF Challenge Writeup

2025-10-07 12:00:00 10 min read

Needle in a Haystack CTF writeup: client-side bypass and GitHub OSINT to exploit exposed API secrets.

🤖 Meet 'nerdbot' - My Personal Robot Project

robotics

2025-09-18 14:30:00

Nerdbot: an autonomous robot companion built with Python, OpenCV, and computer vision.

🦋 Now Cross-posting to Bluesky with AT Protocol

technology

2025-09-18 08:30:00

Automated blog cross-posting to Bluesky using AT Protocol SDK with duplicate detection and rich previews.

🏆 Wiz Cloud Security Championship - Maximum Points!

2025-09-17 14:00:00

Reached maximum points in the Wiz Cloud Security Championship with 3 challenges completed.

🏆 Wiz Cloud Security Championship - Maximum Points!

🔐 Azure OAuth CTF Challenge Writeup

2025-09-07 12:00:00 12 min read

Breaking The Barriers CTF writeup: Azure OAuth privilege escalation via dynamic groups and guest invitations.

🌟 Magic Frame Simulator

technology

2025-07-30 10:16:23

Web-based simulator of my 18x18 RGB LED matrix project with plasma effects, games, and animations.

🚨 Nerd Alert!

games

2025-07-23 16:24:00

I've created a trivia game called Nerd Alert! Try it out and share your score with your friends. Are you the biggest nerd?

Interactive Demo Scene - Retro Computing Art Tribute

technology

2025-05-21 16:23:00

Added an interactive demo scene with retro computing aesthetics. A tribute to the demoscene art movement in web form.

WORDLE Starter Word Generator

updates

2025-04-08 16:22:00

Generate the perfect starter word for your next WORDLE game. Just click the button and get a random word to start your game.