Muhamed A. Abdullah

Penetration Tester & Security Researcher

Cybersecurity specialist focused on offensive security and vulnerability research. Combining deep technical expertise with real-world penetration testing experience to identify and eliminate security weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them.

Professional Summary

Professional Background

Proactive Penetration Tester with 2+ years of hands-on experience in bug bounty hunting, vulnerability assessments, and on-demand penetration testing. Ranked Top 1,260 globally on Bugcrowd for identifying high-impact vulnerabilities. Skilled in network penetration testing, custom exploit/automation tool development, and hardening defenses for startups.

Certifications & Continuous Learning

Self-Taught Certifications (EJPT, EWAPT, OSCP Concepts): Applied theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges using platforms like TryHackMe, HackTheBox, and online resources.

2+
Years Experience
1,260
Global Bugcrowd Rank

Professional Experience

Freelance Security Researcher

Bug Hunting & Penetration Testing

2022 – Present
  • Conducted comprehensive bug hunting, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments on web applications, cloud-based systems, and network infrastructure
  • Provided security consulting services for startups, improving their resilience against cyber threats and implementing security best practices
  • Identified and reported critical vulnerabilities across multiple platforms and organizations, contributing to improved security postures
  • Developed custom automation tools and scripts to enhance testing efficiency and coverage

Key Projects

WebPenTester (Web Vulnerability Scanner)

Django-based Security Tool

Developed a comprehensive Django-based web vulnerability scanner capable of detecting critical vulnerabilities including XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF, and LFI. Features include automated crawling for form and URL discovery, user authentication systems, and a comprehensive reporting system designed for security professionals.

Django Python Security

Custom Security Tools Repository

Open Source Contributions

Exact Offset Finder: Automated buffer overflow detection tool specifically designed for SyncBreeze exploitation
BOF-Linux Crossfire Server Exploit: Developed comprehensive scripts to test and exploit buffer overflow vulnerabilities
BSL Automation Tool: Advanced automated blind SQL injection exploitation framework for web applications

Python Exploit Development GitHub

SMTP Security Solution

Enterprise Email Security

Built secure Django applications with robust SMTP integrations for startup clients, significantly enhancing email security protocols and communication infrastructure.

Django Framework SMTP Security

GitHub Security Arsenal

Extensive Collection

+10 PROJECTS Available on GitHub/muh404med

GitHub Security Research Open Source

Notable Achievements

Global Recognition

Ranked top 1,260 globally on Bugcrowd platform for significant security findings and impactful vulnerability reports

Industry Recognition

Ranked second researcher with most vulnerabilities discovered in Twilio Inc. 24th quarter

Continuous Learning

Self-taught certifications in EJPT, EWAPT, and OSCP concepts through intensive hands-on practice on platforms like TryHackMe and HackTheBox

Technical Expertise

Penetration Testing

Caido Burp Suite Professional Nmap Metasploit Framework SQLmap Wireshark Custom Automation Scripts

Programming & Scripting

Python Bash PowerShell C++ Automation Frameworks API Development

Web Technologies

Django Flask SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) HTML5 CSS3 Bootstrap JavaScript RESTful APIs

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS (EC2) Microsoft Azure Exoscale VPS Management Containerization

Exploit Development

Custom Exploit Creation Buffer Overflow Exploitation Vulnerability Research

Automation & Data

Advanced Web Scraping Task Automation Data Extraction Report Generation

Get In Touch

Ready to discuss cybersecurity challenges or potential collaborations? I'm always interested in connecting with fellow security professionals and organizations looking to strengthen their security posture.

Sadat City, Egypt
me@muh404med.me