linux · Jun 11, 2026
Flatpaks, Permissions, and USB Devices
A practical Linux guide to Flatpak sandbox permissions, Flatseal, and udev rules for USB devices when the sandbox is not the real problem.
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Certificates · Jun 8, 2026
Certificates and Browsers: How HTTPS Trust Actually Works on Mobile and Desktop
A practical explanation of how SSL/TLS certificates work in browsers across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux — and why certificate behavior is not the same everywhere.
Big Tech · May 30, 2026
The Rise of Closed Platforms: How Big Tech Is Turning Computers Into Appliances
A personal look at how Apple, Google, Microsoft, and modern platform rules are slowly removing control from users and developers.
Android · May 25, 2026
Installing System-Level Certificates on Android
A short practical guide for installing a custom CA certificate into the Android system trust store for traffic interception and security testing.
Android · May 24, 2026
Android Security Lab
A practical Android reverse-engineering playlist covering APKTool, Jadx, Frida, smali patching, traffic interception, emulator workflows, and Android internals.
Android · Mar 27, 2026
How Little You Really Know About Android Security: A Reverse Engineer's Guide
A short practical article about what reverse engineering Android apps reveals: hardcoded secrets, weak storage, risky logging, network mistakes, and why Android security is not only about permissions.