For this challenge, we are going to hack a Windows machine and get the flags for user and root. Let’s go! — For this challenge, we are going to hack a Windows machine and get the flags for user and root. Let’s go! Challenge: https://www.tryhackme.com/room/steelmountain [Task 1] Introduction We need to see what ports are opened and what services are running on the machine where we want to get access. …

This was an intermediate level CTF challenge where I worked more than it was necessary because there were several “misleading” things, but… — This was an intermediate level CTF challenge where I worked more than it was necessary because there were several “misleading” things, but I liked this, I really felt that there was an effort. Anyway, let’s get to work. There were 2 sets of questions. [Task 1] Questions #1

A new hacking journey, there are 2 flags waiting for us (user and root), let’s get them and conquer this challenge! — A new hacking journey, there are 2 flags waiting for us (user and root), let’s get them and conquer this challenge! I started with a scan of the IP address I got, to see what we have running on the server. I found 2 open ports, 22 and 80, but…

Another challenge from TryHackMe team, a challenge where we have only 2 tasks, to find the user flag and the root flag. Let’s solve it! — Another challenge from TryHackMe team, a challenge where we have only 2 tasks, to find the user flag and the root flag. Let’s solve it! 1. user.txt Since there wasn’t any information with the exception of an IP address, I started with a scan to find out more. Using nmap…

The second part of Overpass brings a mixture of network packet capture analysis, some code review and the usual step of gaining access on… — The second part of Overpass brings a mixture of network packet capture analysis, some code review and the usual step of gaining access on the machine and escalating the privileges in order to get root. [Task 1] Forensics - Analyse the PCAP The first part of this challenge focuses on…

The name of this challenge made me curious and was one of the challenges from TryHackMe where I solved the questions in a quite different… — The name of this challenge made me curious and was one of the challenges from TryHackMe where I solved the questions in a quite different order than they were listed. However, I am sure that there are also other ways to reach the answers required. Let’s begin and see what…

This challenge was an interesting one since I really enjoyed it! — This challenge was an interesting one since I really enjoyed it! Now, let’s get to work and see how we can get all the answers needed for this challenge. Enumerate the machine. How many ports are open? We will perform a scan, using nmap, in order to find out more…