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👋 Hi there! I'm Sooraj Sathyanarayanan

I'm a cybersecurity and privacy researcher with a Master's in Cybersecurity from Northeastern University. My mission is to leverage cutting-edge computer science principles to tackle real-world security challenges and advocate for digital rights.

As a Research Lead, I pioneer blockchain solutions that prioritize user autonomy and self-sovereign identity. I'm deeply passionate about open-source technologies, data privacy, and empowering individuals in the digital realm.

With professional experience spanning IT audit, penetration testing, vulnerability management, digital forensics, and threat research, I bring a comprehensive skill set to fortify defenses and investigate breaches.

Committed to fostering a security-aware community, I serve as the Chapter Lead at null NEU, a student-run organization dedicated to cybersecurity education and outreach.

My GitHub showcases my projects, contributions, and journey in this exciting field. Feel free to explore, collaborate, or reach out - let's build a safer digital future together!

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🔭 What I'm Currently Working On

  • Enhancing open-source software for cybersecurity applications
    • Developing privacy-preserving tools and frameworks
    • Optimizing performance and scalability of security solutions
  • Strategizing penetration testing / red teaming methodologies
    • Researching advanced techniques for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities
    • Designing comprehensive security assessment frameworks

🤝 Looking to Collaborate On

  • Privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) projects, such as homomorphic encryption and secure multi-party computation
  • Initiatives that leverage game theory and strategic thinking from chess to solve complex problems in cybersecurity
  • Open-source projects focused on blockchain security, smart contract auditing, and decentralized identity management

🆘 Looking for Help With

  • Advancing my knowledge in the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies
  • Connecting with experts who share a passion for privacy and digital security

🌱 Currently Learning

  • Advanced computer science principles to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges
  • The nuances of IT audit complexities

🙋‍♂️ Ask Me About

  • Anything related to cybersecurity, chess, open-source software advocacy, penetration testing, or the journey to becoming a Grand Master

⚡ Fun Fact

When I'm not cracking codes or fortifying firewalls, I'm strategizing my next move towards becoming a Chess Grand Master, holding a FIDE Arena Grand Master (AGM) title and embodying the art of strategic thinking.

🛡️ Discreet Contact Points

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💻 Tech Stack

Programming Languages

Bash Python Rust JavaScript SQL C++ Java HTML5 CSS3 C R Solidity

Web Technologies

PHP

Tools & Frameworks

AWS Docker Kubernetes OpenCV Bitwarden Confluence Jira TOR Wireguard GitLab

Databases

MySQL

Other

LaTeX Markdown PowerShell Windows Terminal Codeberg GithubPages Hugo Postman Power Bi

💖 Support My Work

I am committed to protecting individual privacy and promoting the use of secure, untraceable payment methods. If you appreciate my work in the realm of cybersecurity, privacy, and open-source advocacy, and would like to support my ongoing efforts, please consider making a donation using Monero (XMR).

Monero is a privacy-centric cryptocurrency that ensures transactions are confidential and untraceable. By using Monero, you can support my work while maintaining your financial privacy.

Donation Option

  • Monero (XMR): 44wUtdTeD1cgAYKvNXjywvMHFzF1UkqHfcRkqK22nPnWKUCuQVESrrwVb3BRtjwTQUM2TuCLUbxiJfZjx2fBbjkEExA5XKN

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If you prefer an alternative method or have any questions, feel free to reach out to me via secure channels like Signal or SimpleX Chat, and I'll be happy to assist you.

Your support, no matter the amount, empowers me to dedicate more time and resources to research, develop privacy-enhancing solutions, and create educational content to help others safeguard their digital lives. I am grateful for your contribution and pledge to use the funds responsibly to further our shared mission.

Thank you for standing with me in the fight for privacy! 🙏

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Remove SquareX

This person from the Techlore forum did a pretty comprehensive breakdown on why you shouldn't use SquareX.

https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/downloading-files-from-the-internet-security/6474/22

I looked at this, and “absurd” doesn’t begin to describe how full of shit this SquareX service is.

  • It’s a browser extension; You ideally want as few browser extensions as possible to reduce your attack surface and avoid fingerprinting.

  • Said extension is proprietary, they do not mention anything about source code availability or link to any git repos.

  • Reviews say bullshit like “You don’t need TOR or any other VPN if you have this simple chrome extension.” and “Not only providing a VPN like access to protect user’s privacy…” and also have horrible grammar. This kind of talk is trying to imply you can trust this single entity to handle many aspects of your privacy and security for you. People already can feel iffy about using Proton’s ecosystem for email, storage, VPN, password management etc, and this random startup is supposed to be any more trustworthy?

  • This all just appears to operate the same as NetworkChuck’s “cloud browser,” which on its own is a dumb idea. You’re just browsing stuff through someone else’s computer. You really want to log into accounts or do other personal activities through their servers? They use this kind of thing to reassure users that there is no need to think about what they click or download because ‘we do the work for you,’ which is a horrifyingly dangerous mindset to promote.
    They also make other ridiculous claims like working on a product that that offers “zero worries about zero days” and protection against bad USBs. We already have threat hunting in the cybersecurity industry, people who get paid to actively seek out dangerous and previously-unknown exploits. Their job does involves a lot more than downloading a shady browser extension.
    Protections against bad USB attacks would mean logging keystrokes or keystroke patterns to detect them, which is even more invasive than many antimalware programs. And I am damn sure they would be collecting that kind information.

  • It requires registering for an account with an email anyway.

  • Their privacy policy starts with “We take your privacy very seriously,” and then proceeds to list all the ways they can collect data like your email, name, other personal information, and that they can share it with “business partners” and use said information for “marketing purposes”.

The best option is using a VM to do all these tasks.

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