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
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.