Oh Hi There! I am Eyaadh

Introduction Picture this: It’s 3 a.m., and your smart toaster is whispering sweet nothings to your Wi-Fi kettle about taking down Netflix across the eastern seaboard. Sci-fi horror flick? Nope—just another Friday in 2025 with your Internet of Things (IoT) gremlins. I'm Eyaadh, a developer, sysadmin, and network wrangler—basically, I've seen enough to know IoT devices are plotting something. And today, we're slapping some digital leashes on these chaos agents. We've got Python scripts, real-world IoT horror stories, and enough techy goodness to make your firewall blush. Let’s wrangle this mess before my fridge starts demanding a VPN. The IoT Horror Show: Dumb Devices, Dumber Security IoT devices—cameras, bulbs, fridges that guilt-trip you over milk—are multiplying faster than rabbits on an energy drink binge. But security? Barely an afterthought. Default passwords like admin123 ? Check. Firmware so old it’s got a MySpace page? Oh yeah. A smart plug that once tr...

I thought I’d kick off this year’s blog posts on a slightly different note—stepping away from pure programming for a moment. You see, over the past few weeks, I’ve been busy studying for the Google IT Specialist certification. And by “studying,” I mostly mean skimming through videos and diving straight into assignments. Having worked in IT for over a decade, the course was more of a leisurely stroll down memory lane than a challenging uphill hike. By day, I wear many hats: System Administrator, Network Administrator, IT Manager, and Director of IT. By night (and sometimes at lunch, if we’re being honest), I’m a passionate programmer. It’s my second gig and a never-ending source of joy. But enough about me—let’s get back to today’s topic: "Have you tried turning it off and on again?" It’s not just a tech support cliché—it’s practically the holy grail of IT troubleshooting. This magical mantra fixes an alarming number of issues, but why? Are computers secretly as cranky as ...

Ransomware—the very mention of the word can send shivers down the spines of IT professionals. It's more than just malware; it’s a modern-day hostage crisis for data. In minutes, it locks critical files behind unbreakable encryption, demanding payment for their release. Entire organizations have been brought to their knees, with billions in damages caused worldwide. But here’s the good news: we’re not powerless in the face of ransomware. I’ve experienced it firsthand. During a live attack, our team, with the support of our MSSP partner Oxiqa , managed to restore critical services within an hour, ensuring business continuity. Through a combination of advanced defenses, thorough system scans, and precise remediation, we eradicated the threat and secured our systems within 24 hours. This experience drove home a crucial lesson: prevention is the key. By combining proactive measures, cutting-edge technologies like EDR and XDR, and AI-powered solutions like SentinelOne, we can detect—an...

The Domain Name System (DNS) is often described as the "phonebook of the internet," as it translates human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. But behind this seemingly simple process lies a complex system that ensures the internet functions smoothly. Whether you're running your own DNS server or using a service like Cloudflare, understanding DNS is essential for anyone involved in network management or web development. In this guide, we'll dive deep into: How DNS Works and why it's essential for your web applications. Understanding Domain Components by breaking down a domain name into its components, including TLD, second-level domain, and subdomains, and explaining how they work together. The Different Types of DNS Records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.) and how they affect your website. Building Your Own DNS Server in Node.js and Python . DDNS (Dynamic DNS) and how it works for remote network access. Managing DNS with C...

When building modern web applications, safeguarding backend servers and ensuring efficient traffic management are critical for both security and productivity. A reverse proxy acts as a smart gateway, fortifying your infrastructure by shielding sensitive systems, optimizing performance, and enabling seamless scalability. In this post, I’ll delve into the essential role of reverse proxies, explore how Cloudflare Tunnels bring a modern twist to this concept, and provide practical configurations using Cloudflare Workers, Node.js, NGINX, and Apache. For locally hosted applications requiring external access, exposing critical components like firewalls, gateways, or DMZ entry points is a risk no organization can afford. Such exposure can attract unwanted attention, from port scans and brute force attacks to potential exploitation of vulnerabilities. A reverse proxy offers a productive and secure solution by masking these sensitive access points, keeping them invisible to external threats. Th...

Recently, I developed a ticket management system to streamline day-to-day operations at my workplace. The system is as simple as you’d expect: users can create tickets with tentative completion dates, and team members can post updates on those tickets. However, today I’m not here to discuss how I built the system. Instead, I want to highlight how I integrated AI to help users generate updates with prompts or even summarize the updates they wish to post. It all started as a joke. In today’s world, we rely heavily on AI tools like ChatGPT, BART, and Deep.ai to rephrase our writing and ensure grammatical accuracy. It’s no secret that many of us use grammar tools, whether AI-powered or not. At our workplace, quite a few users do the same. This is nothing to be ashamed of, and no one should be concerned about it. In fact, I believe it’s essential to present ourselves and our ideas clearly and polished. After all, while English may be our primary workplace language, it’s not our mother tong...

Hamster Kombat has taken the world by storm, breaking a record previously set by Mr. Beast on YouTube—a feat that might be the first of its kind. Suddenly, everyone is eager to get involved and make some money. So, let's delve into what exactly Hamster Kombat is. Hamster Kombat is a rapidly growing crypto game based on Telegram. In this game, players step into the shoes of a hamster CEO running a fictional cryptocurrency exchange . The game combines strategic gameplay with the thrill of earning real-world cryptocurrency rewards. Players can look forward to an upcoming token launch and airdrop, which adds to the excitement and potential for real earnings. The integration with Telegram makes it easily accessible and convenient for its rapidly expanding user base. Now, let's pull our attention to the part about "Telegram." That's our turf—it's a mini web app, and we do web apps too. Before we dive into the technical aspects, let's understand how the game ...