Ivan Spiridonov
Offensive Security Consultant

Specialized in discovering and exploiting security vulnerabilities in web applications, networks, and infrastructure to help organizations improve their security posture.

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Expertise

Web Application Security

Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications to prevent potential security breaches.

Exploit Development

Creating proof-of-concept exploits for discovered vulnerabilities and developing custom security tools for specialized testing scenarios.

Security Research

Discovering and responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities in software and systems with published CVEs.

Latest Research

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OSINTThreat IntelligencePhishingSmishingForensicsSmishing TriadIncident ResponseJun 8, 2026

Tracing a Smishing Triad Fake-Fine Campaign Targeting Bulgaria (МВР)

This one didn't start as an engagement. It started when my girlfriend got a text message claiming she had an unpaid fine from МВР (the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior), with a link to "pay" it. It w...

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Penetration TestingWeb SecurityGraphQLFirebaseKubernetesSource MapsIDORSSRFIoT SecurityCloud SecurityMar 23, 2026

From /monaco to k8s Full Cluster Compromise

I've done a lot of web application assessments over the years, but this one stands out. The client pointed me at a single URL — https://www.target-platform.com/monaco — a browser-based code editor ...

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OSINTCTIAI SecurityPrompt InjectionLLM SecurityJailbreakCustom GPTCult IntelligenceFeb 15, 2026

Extracting a Dead Cult Leader's AI Mind

In February 2026, six people died across two crime scenes in Bulgaria's western mountains — three in a group suicide, three more in what prosecutors called two murders followed by a suicide — all l...

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