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I am Aaryash

A Graduate Student at the University of Maryland.
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About me


I'm an aspiring Threat Intelligence Analyst, having a passion for defensive cybersecurity and skills in incident response operations and threat detection and investigation. Experienced in tracking potential indicators of compromise while responding to any threats found in real-time using cyber defense strategies in a dynamic environment, with an analytical, problem-solving, and inclusive mindset.

Short term learning goals - CTI, Malware Analysis, Web3 Security
To-Do Someday - Hardware Hacking, Set up a webpage on an ESP32 and deploy it on the Dark Web
Long term goals - To continue being an experimentalist and hone myself from a T-shaped to a V-shaped person

I am open to work in domains like Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Privacy & Security.

Work Experience

Yahoo! Inc.
SOC Analyst Intern
Jun 2023— Aug 2022
KC7 Foundation
Threat Intel Content Analyst
Dec 2023 — Present
ISAC India
DFIR Intern
Nov 2021 — Feb 2022
Nykaa E-Retail
Cyber Security Analyst
Aug 2020 — July 2022
Gurugram Police
Research Intern
Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
Codec Networks
Network Security Intern
Apr 2020 - May 2020

My Tech Stack

Python
Project 1

Malware Development

This project was developed with the intent of analyzing the repercussions of using Windows 7 and prior, and downloading "free" files from the internet which can be risky.
This project was not intended for any unethical practice.

1

Attacker runs backdoor listener program on attacker machine.

2

Attacker waits for the target to click the obscure trojan file.

3

Listener program captures a connection and gains a shell of target machine.

4

Access to files & folders, alongside read, write and execute permissions.

5

Captures keystrokes for account credentials compromise.


Key Takeaways!
▪️ Always throw a downloaded file into VirusTotal, before running/executing it.
▪️ Use a reputable antivirus software and a firewall.
▪️ Make sure to be up-to-date with security patches.
▪️ Stop using Windows 7 and prior versions.
Source CodeVideo Demo
Project 2

Lazy Forensics

An automation tool for Linux OS developed using bash scripting, to save time while running repetitive command-line arguments, while performing Digital File Forensic Analysis or while solving CTF challenges.

Source CodeVideo Demo
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📙My Reading List📗
Interesting Tech Articles that I like to read in my free time.
🧠 Youtube Videos✨
Interesting Videos that I love to revisit when I have time!

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