From Polymorphic Ransomware to a New Security Paradigm – My Journey (So Far)

“It starts with one thing – I don’t know why… time is a valuable thing.” But after years of research, I’ve learned that the most valuable thing isn’t time – it’s focus.

I’m 0ctane / 0x010, a security researcher, engineer, and ethical hacker. My journey started with studying AI‑based polymorphic ransomware and how to defend against it. That led me down a rabbit hole: simulation theory, zero‑trust architectures, and finally, a new security‑first framework that eliminates attack vectors by design using pure math and cryptology – including quantum‑proof measures.

The core idea: a larger AI, trained on open‑source security resources (especially OpenSecurityV2), that trains smaller specialist AIs to detect malware, reverse engineer binaries, and then train humans. It’s AI‑accelerated learning, and we’re just getting started.

My architecture uses Monero for decentralized identity verification – think of it like TCP/IP, but passing cryptographic hashes and codewords to confirm identity at every step. It’s a real‑life Protego defensive wall.

None of this was possible alone. I collaborated with DeepSeek, Gemini, Kimi K2, and other AIs to brainstorm, validate, and refine. This is a community effort, binding years of open‑source contributions into one giant plan.

Outside the terminal, I’m just a chill guy. I love FPS, RPGs, and indie games. Life is good.

– 0ctane / 0x010