Tier 0: HackTheBox Starting Point - 5 Machines - Full Walkthrough (for beginners)

Learn the basics of Penetration Testing: Video walkthrough for tier zero of the @HackTheBox "Starting Point" track; "the key is a strong foundation". We'll cover 5 different machines; Meow, Fawn, Dancing, Explosion and Preignition, exploring the basics of enumeration, service discovery, directory busting (fuzzing) and more! Write-ups/tutorials aimed at beginners - Hope you enjoy 🙂 #HackTheBox #HTB #CTF #Pentesting #OffSec

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Start: 0:00
Connect to VPN: 1:40
Meow: 5:17
Fawn: 10:20
Dancing: 18:20
Explosion: 25:19
Preignition: 38:05
End: 45:54

[isaiasanconetani]

What I like about the videos is that you allow yourself to make mistakes and keep going, you don't cut or edit anything. For those of us just starting out, this is helpful because we can empathize with the situation and see in real-time how you resolve problems when they arise. Thank you, greetings from Argentina.

[trblmkr]

this guy is the guy I wanna be in about 2/3 years. If I am consistent and keep practicing I feel like I can get to this level and he gives me hope. Thanks so much for the content! new subscriber here

[Californa]

One tool I really like for learning or remembering command usage rather than -h or man is tldr. It's a node/npm package that just gives a nice quick list of example usages for any particular command so you don't have to try to parse through all the help text for common usages.

[dylanepling]

I’m new to cybersecurity/hacking. I decided to just simply search for some HTB videos and this came up. It’s given me more confidence to keep moving forward with learning these skills. I’m pumped! Thanks for the awesome content.

[_CryptoCat]

Since making this video, HackTheBox have added more tier 0 machines:

[DONUTSKIE]

I've been on HTB Academy since last year and I am always afraid to tackle these Machines, but seeing your walkthrough gave me courage! Took me at least 40+ mins to PWN Meow hahahaha before I saw this video. sometimes my nmap doesnt scan quite as fast as yours does. Thank you so much for the awesome content!

[janwrona]

dir busting... I would never figure this out :D Spend like 30 mins googling for this answer and luckly found you channel :) Thanks !

[yonkoSagar]

Just Logged in today in HTB and every things is going above my head !!
gottta Learn

[ClassicRollPlayer]

they should be offering this video on the site for me and my fellow dummies

[GeoffFClark]

Great content! I love the flow you have as you go through these. Very natural and authentic.

[dosskne]

Incredible content mate, truly impressed here with precision of the information and conciseness. Looking forward to more content from you sir.

[HrrirOOt]

I liked it, waiting for the next tier :)

[CaptainAeroz]

"very easy" meanwhile im completely lost.

[iosifo]

Thank you for your for sharing your experience here

[abhishekyannawar]

its hard to understand but its ok 😊 web CTF in detail for beginners 🙏🙏🙏 love form INDIA

[justgarfield]

Ive loved computers and machines all my life, ever since I played my mom's ipad when I was like 4. Unfortunately, my highschool let me down and they don't have any kind of cyber security programs of classes. Guess I need to start learning myself if I wanna have a chance at getting a degree.

[mahdihasan]

this video helped me a lot. keep it up. thanks

[yusufkaa]

Which Linux do you use buddy? Really enjoyed that Video. Greetings from Germany

[sudajared]

No need to specify "-sS" when running nmap with root privileges, because it automatically runs a SYN scan by default when available. Your machine prob just needed a few more seconds to fully boot

[Jmwtf]

Finally got a way to start learning hacking … finally!