🧑‍💻 About Me

 Welcome to **ZeroToRoot** – your starting point in the world of ethical hacking.


This blog is created for beginners, students, and curious minds who want to learn cybersecurity, ethical hacking tools, lab setups, and real-world skills — the ethical way.


My name is Stamatis. I’m a computer science student passionate about digital security and helping others break into this fascinating field — from zero to root access.


Whether you're just starting out or want to build your own lab, you'll find step-by-step guides, tools, and resources here.


Stay curious. Hack ethically.


– Stamatis

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