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From: Hira Barton <hira@noreply.localhost>
Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2025 08:43:27 +0000
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+# ghost ⚡ by CodexScrolls × NoirStack
+
+> A deliberately organized mess of hacking, pentesting, and security resources.  
+> Built for people who read manuals *and* void warranties.
+
+This archive curates books, labs, tools, and learning paths. Entries note format (📖 free / 📕 paid) and source links. We keep it current; you keep it sharp.
+
+## What’s inside
+- Learning the Skills
+- YouTube / Conference archives
+- Reverse Engineering & Exploit Dev
+- Privilege Escalation
+- Recon/Scanning
+- Malware Analysis
+- Vulnerable Apps & OS
+- Exploit Databases
+- Communities & News
+- Tooling (see `tools.md`)
+
+## How to use this repo
+- **Browse**: start with “Learning the Skills,” then pick a lane.
+- **Search**: use your browser’s search over this README and `tools.md`.
+- **Contribute**: add resources in alphabetical order; keep descriptions tight.
+
+## House rules (a.k.a. the “don’t make it weird” section)
+- Use only with permission and good sense.
+- Test on systems you own or where you have written authorization.
+- If your weekend project becomes a headline, that’s… not on us.
+
+## Contributing
+Read `contributing.md`, then open a PR. Dry humor welcome; link rot not.
+
+—
+*Produced by NoirStack for the CodexScrolls community. We map the labyrinth so you can run it faster.*