Hey guys, I’m sn0x — a cybersecurity researcher, bug hunter, and security enthusiast. I hold multiple certifications, including CNSP, EWPTXv2, CEH v11–12, GRC, RHCSA, and Cisco Cyber Threat Management. I’ve been ranked #1 in India and #2 globally on TryHackMe, secured #134 on Hack The Box in 2021, and even won HTB Battlegrounds twice. But hey, this isn’t a job interview, so let’s not make it sound like a LinkedIn flex. At the end of the day, I just love hacking stuff (legally!), learning cool exploits, and sharing my knowledge. So yeah, blah blah… let’s skip the formalities and get to the fun part!     Pre-Engagement Pre-engagement is the initial stage of a penetration test, ...