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By Amardeep Maroli  ·  TechWithAmardeep  ·  Updated April 2026
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This blog covers API security, web vulnerabilities, ethical hacking, Python for security, AI security risks, and career guidance — with real attack scenarios and practical fixes. Not just theory.
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Complete Beginner? Start Here.

Step-by-Step

Don't jump into hacking tools yet. These three posts build your foundation in the right order — from how attacks happen to how defenders think.

1

How Hackers Actually Get Into Your Accounts

Credential stuffing, phishing, social engineering, SIM swapping, and malware — with real examples and defences that work.

Read: How Hackers Get Into Your Accounts
2

How Hackers Find Vulnerabilities — Step by Step

The methodology behind ethical hacking and real attacks — from reconnaissance to exploitation, in a realistic 2026 context.

Read: How Hackers Find Vulnerabilities
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OWASP Top 10 — Complete Beginner Guide

The 10 most critical web vulnerabilities, explained with real attack scenarios. Every developer and security beginner should know these cold.

Read: OWASP Top 10 Explained
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Web Security Vulnerabilities

Deep dives on specific vulnerabilities — each with a real attack scenario, working examples, and exact prevention steps.

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SQL Injection

5 Types, Real Examples & Prevention Code
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XSS — Cross-Site Scripting

Stored, Reflected & DOM-Based XSS Guide
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CSRF — Cross-Site Request Forgery

Real Banking Attack Example & Defences
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Directory Traversal

File Path Escape Attacks Explained
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Security Misconfiguration

Default Creds, Debug Mode, Exposed Endpoints
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Zero Trust Security

Why Every Company Needs It in 2026
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Firewall — Types & How It Works

Packet Filtering, NGFW, WAF Explained
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Encryption — How It Works

AES, TLS, Public Key Cryptography
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Cyber Threats & Attacks

Real-world attack types explained — how they work, real 2026 incidents, and exactly how to defend against each one.

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Ransomware

How It Works, RaaS & Recovery Guide
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Phishing Attacks

Every Type, Real Examples & Detection
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Malware — 7 Types

Trojans, Worms, Spyware & AI-Powered Malware
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Social Engineering

Pretexting, BEC, Vishing & Deepfakes
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DDoS Attacks

31.4 Tbps World Record Attack Explained
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Deepfake Cyber Attacks

$25M Deepfake Heist & How to Detect
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Dark Web & Data Breaches

Is Your Data Already Exposed? Check Now
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Penetration Testing

Recon to Exploitation — Real Methodology
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API Security

Core Focus

APIs are the most targeted attack surface in modern applications. Start with the fundamentals then go deeper with Python.

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What Is API Security? — Beginner Guide

What APIs are, why they get hacked, BOLA, broken auth, SSRF, and the full OWASP API Top 10 — with real breach examples.

Read: What Is API Security?
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How to Test API Security Using Python

Real Python scripts for IDOR testing, directory discovery, and API automation — with working code examples.

Read: Test API Security With Python
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AI Security

AI is introducing entirely new attack surfaces. These posts cover the risks developers and security professionals are just beginning to understand.

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ChatGPT Security Risks

Top Risks Every Developer Must Know
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OpenAI API Security Guide

Protect Keys & Prevent Abuse
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AI for Bug Bounty

Smart Hacks or Overhyped? Honest Analysis
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Deepfake Cyber Attacks

How AI Creates the Most Convincing Fraud
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Will AI Replace Security Jobs?

Complete 2026 AnalysisRole-by-Role Breakdown
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Recommended Practice Platforms

Reading alone isn't enough. Practice on these free platforms alongside this blog — the best hands-on resources available in 2026.

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TryHackMeBeginner-friendly, gamified labs. Best first platform. Start with Pre-Security path — free.
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PortSwigger AcademyBest free resource for web & API security. Labs for every OWASP category. 100% free.
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HackTheBoxMore advanced. Use after completing TryHackMe basics. Closest to real-world pentesting.
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HackerOne / BugcrowdReal bug bounty practice. Legal, authorised hacking on real targets. Paid per finding.
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Complete Post Index

All 27 Posts

Every post on the blog, organised by topic. All links verified April 2026.

Web Vulnerabilities

Cyber Threats & Attacks

Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

API Security

AI Security

Career, Salary & Certifications

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Amardeep Maroli
MCA Student · Kerala, India · API Security & Ethical Hacking

I focus on API security, ethical hacking, and secure web development. I share practical guides and real attack scenarios — learned through hands-on lab experience on TryHackMe, PortSwigger, and HackTheBox. Not just theory.

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