Mastering Kerberos: Capturing Active Directory on a HackTheBox Virtual Machine

Date: 22/07/2025

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In this article, I will demonstrate how to go from zero to a fully-fledged Active Directory domain controller administrator, with the help of one of the virtual machines available for hacking on the CTF platform HackTheBox. While it may not be the most challenging machine, mastering AD skills is crucial if you’re planning to pentest corporate networks.
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Introduction to Hacking: Authentication Testing and Basic Security Exploits

Date: 22/07/2025

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Have you ever wondered how software crackers bypass password checks or remove license restrictions from applications? At the heart of this process lies a skill called reverse engineering — and one of its most accessible tools is the debugger. In this article, we’ll take a beginner-friendly look at how to analyze and modify a simple password-protected program using a debugger, revealing the logic behind its checks and even altering its behavior.
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