Today we are working on Heist from HackTheBox.eu, a Windows box rated “Easy”. Let’s get started. HTTP Enumeration As I would with any box, I kicked off an nmap scan, but it was taking forever to complete, so I figured I would check some standard services. …

Today we are working on Bastion, a retired Windows box from HackTheBox.eu rated Easy. Let’s get started. Initial Enumeration Our nmap scans reveal a number of Windows-related ports open, but minimal detail.

Today we are working on Empty: 1.0.1, a boot-to-root available from Vulnhub.com. This challenge is by creator Tyron and is rated Medium with the caveat that “Sys admin knowledge would be helpful.” …

Today we are working on Katana 1, a boot-to-root rated Intermediate difficulty by creator SunCSR Team. Let’s get started. Initial Enumeration We start with our nmap scans.

Today we are working on Yone: 1 from Vulnhub.com, a boot-to-root from SunCSR team rated Medium Difficulty. Let’s get started. Initial Enumeration We start with our nmap scans.

Today we are working on w1r3s, a head-scratcher of a boot-to-root from creator SpecterWires rated beginner/intermediate. Typically, when I solve a box without any assistance I will post my walkthrough without looking at anyone else’s. The idea is to own my solution and not be tempted to alter my writeup…

Today we are working on Vulnhub.com’s DC: 4, a boot-to-root by @DCAU7 that is rated beginner/intermediate. Initial Enumeration We start with our nmap scans.

Today we are working on a boot-to-root called Nezuko 1 from Vulnhub.com. This box is rated Easy/Intermediate by its creator, @yunaranyancat. Let’s get to work. Initial Enumeration After getting our VM set up in VMWare Player we start with nmap scans.

Today we are working on LazySysAdmin from Vulnhub.com. This boot2root VM is rated Beginner/Intermediate. Initial Enumeration After getting the VM set up in VMWare Player we start with our nmap scans.