The momentum is strong, and I am keeping my foot on the gas. After hacking through a few easy boxes, it’s now time for a medium box called DC02. A Windows environment is exactly what I need right n...

In the world of Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges and real world penetration testing, web shells and administrative control panels are essential tools for maintaining persistence and executing pos...

Getting back into the rhythm requires speed and volume, and I am not slowing down. After knocking out several boxes in rapid succession, my next target on HackMyVM is DC01. This Windows environment...

They say practice makes perfect, and to fully scrape away the rust after a break, you need volume. This is already my fourth machine in a short span of time. I decided to keep the momentum going wi...

After shaking off the initial rust with my first few labs, I decided to take a brief detour into the world of Windows environments. I recently completed two Windows machines including my previous t...

Getting back into the swing of things takes time, and one machine isn’t enough to fully get rid of the rust. That is why I didn’t waste any time and selected my second target on HackMyVM: a Windows...

It’s been quite a while since I last worked with computers on hacking vulnerable machines. Recently, I got my hands on a new machine that I can use for CTFs. Everything feels a bit rusty since I ha...

In the world of cybersecurity, the red team plays a crucial role in simulating attacks to identify vulnerabilities within an organization. One of the most critical tasks for these ethical hackers ...

You’ve discovered a web vulnerability, now comes the exciting part: crafting a proof of concept (POC) to demonstrate its exploitability! With the right tips and tricks at your disposal, you can str...

Today I had some time left to hack a simple machine. After looking quickly on HTB I found a machine that might be fun. Cicada is an easy Windows Active Directory machine that serves as an excellent...