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Salah Chafai

Security Researcher & Exploit Developer

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Salah Chafai (arch, btw)
Role
Security Researcher / Exploit Developer
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PwnReverse EngineeringLow-Level
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    CTF Achievements

    ──── podium & top finishes ─────────────
    • 1ST CyberTEK 3.0
    • 1ST Securinets Tekup Spooky CTF
    • 2ND G-CUP 2026 CTF
    • 3RD CSAW 2025 finals
    • TOP 4 BrunnerCTF · 1,158 teams
    ──── international finals · qualified ─────
    • Black Hat MEA finals 2025
    • Cyber Tech Olympics 2025
    • ASCW finals 2025
    • CSAW 2025

    Latest Posts

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    CyberTEK 3.0 - PWN Writeups

    2026-05-03 16 min

    Writeups for the four pwn challenges from CyberTEK 3.0.

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    Securinets Darkest Hour 2026 - Pwn Writeups

    2026-02-18 9 min

    I will only post writeups for blooded challenges. I will release the others once someone bloods them.

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    Securinets Friendly 2025 - Pwn Writeups

    2025-09-21 8 min

    This post contains quick writeups for all the binary exploitation (pwn) challenges from the Securinets Friendly 2025 CTF competition. The challenges a...

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    Experience

    1. Technical Instructor

      @securinets · September 2024 - Present
      • Authored original Pwn and Reverse Engineering CTF challenges, engaging 400+ participants per event.
      • Delivered hands-on workshops on binary exploitation, training students from 10+ universities in practical pwn and RE techniques.
      • Developed and maintained fully containerized, load‑resilient challenge infrastructure, delivering uninterrupted 100% uptime across all competition periods.

    2. Web Security Engineer

      @mydriveid · October 2025 - December 2025
      • Built a secure web application for recruitment, implementing encrypted storage for applicant documents and robust OAuth-based authentication.
      • Developed employer dashboards for reviewing applications, allocating tasks, and tracking work time, enhancing operational efficiency.
      • Strengthened system security by enforcing access controls, secure API interactions, and end-to-end encryption, reducing risk of unauthorized data access.

    3. CTF Player

      @fl1tz · September 2024 - Present
      • Consistently achieved top rankings in competitive CTFs at both national and international levels.
      • Qualified for prestigious competitions including Arab Security Cyber Wargames, Blackhat, Cybersecurity Tech Olymics & CSAW
      • Specialized in Pwn and Reverse Engineering categories across multiple CTF formats

    4. ICT Engineering Student

      @insat · 2023 - May 2027
      • Pursuing National Engineering Diploma in Computer Networks and Telecommunications
      • Specialized coursework in Operating Systems & Virtualization, Embedded & Real-Time Systems
      • Focus on High-Speed Networks & Mobile Protocols & Cybersecurity

    5. Lead Game Developer

      @phantompenguin · November 2020 - 2022
      • Led a cross-functional team of 6 developers to deliver 5+ desktop and mobile game titles from concept to release.
      • Coordinated task allocation and conducted structured code reviews, increasing team productivity by ~40%
      • Stabilized release builds through systematic testing and pre-release triage, achieving 100% on-time deliveries