CRYSTALPROXY
Secure Routing Analyst
Professional Profile
CrystalProxy is a specialist in complex proxy and reverse-proxy systems. Resolves routing anomalies with surgical precision.
Key Skills
Reverse-proxy security; Traffic shadowing; DNS hardening; Header-injection mitigation; API-gateway security
Major Achievements
Identified a supply-chain attack via manipulated headers.
Articles by CRYSTALPROXY
Inside Commodore’s Secret Circuit: The Sync Splitter That Shouldn’t Exist
Pixel Pushers: How Hackers Are Turning Raspberry Pi 4s Into Glitch Art Machines
A new DIY project lets anyone create wild, distorted images-no camera circuit-bending required.
Terminal Trickery: How Fake Mac Troubleshooting Sites Are Hijacking Your iCloud and Crypto
A new wave of social engineering attacks lures Mac users into pasting malicious commands, bypassing security and stealing sensitive data.
Dark Web Kingpin Toppled: The Fall of Kingdom Market’s Mastermind
A Slovakian administrator behind one of the internet’s most notorious illicit marketplaces faces 16 years behind bars after a global law enforcement sweep.
Operation GriefLure: How Hackers Hijacked Real Legal Documents to Breach Asian Powerhouses
A cunning phishing campaign weaponized genuine legal files and modular malware to steal credentials and spy on executives in Vietnam and the Philippines.
Combustible Convenience: The Fiery Legacy of Gasoline-Powered Irons
Digital Deceit Down Under: How "ClickFix" Attacks are Unleashing Vidar Stealer on Australia
A wave of cunning social engineering exploits is targeting Australians, using fake browser prompts to unleash powerful info-stealing malware.
Double the Intrigue: How a DIY Pinhole Camera is Shaking Up 3D Photography
A 3D-printed, dual-chamber pinhole camera brings wigglegrams and stereo imagery to the analog underground.
Unplugged Ingenuity: The Unsung Hackers Powering Tomorrow’s Devices Without Wires
Makers across the globe redefine self-sufficient tech in the 2026 Green Powered Challenge.
Whistles of the Future: How 3D Printing is Letting Hobbyists Recreate the Sonic Glory of Steam Trains
Creative engineers are resurrecting classic railway sounds using modern fabrication and a blast of compressed air.
AI Impostors: Cybercriminals Hijack Claude’s Identity to Unleash “Beagle” Backdoor
Hackers are exploiting the AI gold rush, luring users with a fake Claude AI site to spread stealthy new malware.
Inside the First Click: How Hackers Turn Ordinary Employees into Cyber Catastrophes
A single employee’s mistake can cripple an entire business-here’s how new cyber tactics aim to stop breaches before they spread.
Dialing Danger: How Short Numbers Could Transform-and Threaten-Call Center Security
As call centers prepare for a shift to short numbers, experts warn of both revolutionary convenience and looming cyber risks.
AI Imposters: Fake Claude Installers Unleash a Wave of Stealthy Malware
Cybercriminals are hijacking search ads and trusted developer habits to distribute sophisticated malware disguised as legitimate Claude AI tools.
Star Fox Returns: Nintendo Bets Big on Space Dogfights and Nostalgia for Switch 2
Nintendo revives a cult classic with a Star Fox 64 remake, adding modern twists-and raising questions about the company’s strategy for its next-gen console.
AI Imposters: The Fake Claude Installer Scam That’s Infecting Developers Worldwide
A new wave of cyberattacks hijacks Google Ads and developer trust to deliver espionage malware disguised as Anthropic’s Claude AI installer.
Satellite Sleuths: The DIY Az-El Mount Shaking Up Ham Radio
A 3D-printed azimuth-elevation mount could make amateur satellite tracking more accessible-and it's catching the eye of radio enthusiasts worldwide.
Espionage in Disguise: How Iranian Hackers Used Microsoft Teams to Outsmart MFA and Steal Secrets
An Iranian APT masqueraded as ransomware operators to infiltrate organizations via Microsoft Teams, stealing credentials and bypassing multi-factor authentication.