Hello (●^o^●)

Hey, I’m Nikhil, better known by my alias, Mason.

I’m deeply curious about new technologies, especially how to break them. You might know me from the DMRC travel card hack. This blog is a public log of the things I choose to share.

Posts

Jul 16, 2026

Closing your eyes is the best way to solve bugs.

A lot of Indian companies ignore security reports, dodge accountability, and let egos get in the way of fixing real bugs.

Jul 9, 2026

My schooling and dislike for further studies; The education system owes me nothing, and I owe it even less.

A toxic teacher killed my interest in school; skipping class to learn programming turned out to be the better education.

Jul 4, 2026

Your Cab Driver Knows Your PIN

The static 4-digit OTPs used for ride bookings could become a reused PIN across sensitive services, and anyone who has shared a cab with you already knows it.

Nov 6, 2024

Breaking NFC Based Travel Cards (Updated)

Reverse engineering MiFare DESFire travel cards; from reconnaissance and relay attacks to writing exploits that manipulate NFC transactions in real time.

Jun 11, 2024

How does one give a tech talk?

A short guide on giving tech talks that are clear, engaging, and to the point, with practical dos and a simple structure.