My trails and Errors
Documenting the process

Shivam Soni.

Security researcher and Android developer. I write about what I build, what breaks, and what I learn from both.

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Feb 24, 2025 blockchain

Navigating the World of Remote Work

My Journey into Android Security Research My path to becoming an Android security researcher was not a conventional one. I have been working …

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Dec 12, 2024 personal

My tryst with chess

How a Tanmay Bhat stream, a Praggnanandhaa upset, and a youtube clip of a handshake pulled me into following Indian chess — and watching Gukesh become world champion.

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Dec 1, 2023 digital-life

Instagram Hacked

What I learned when my Instagram got compromised — the recovery flow, the gaps Meta won't tell you about, and the small habits that would have prevented it.

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