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🚨 New Academy Module Alert: Active Directory Trust Attacks!

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Shared by jack • May 02, 2024

A new module is here to help you master Active Directory trust attacks!

  • Understand enumerating and attacking intra-forest and cross-forest
  • Learn how to explain hardening considerations to customers for risk mitigation
New feature

Introducing Flag Rotation for Challenges on HTB CTF!

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Shared by jack • May 02, 2024

This new feature generates unique flags for each team with every docker deployment, improving our platform's anti-cheating measures.

This way we can ensure a level playing field for all participants in HTB CTF Events 🎉

PS: Flag rotation is applicable only to selected challenges, not all.

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Operation Shield Wall: Join the call to defend Veloria in a simulated state-side cyber attack!

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Shared by HTB • April 30, 2024

We’re thrilled to introduce Operation Shield Wall, a series of five (5) exclusive Sherlocks & two (2) Machines within HTB Dedicated Labs, focused on a cyber incident affecting the National Digital Infrastructure of Veloria.

We will be releasing a new scenario each week, from May 3 to June 14, to ensure you’re always one step ahead of emerging threats and prepare you for real-time breach and crisis simulation, incident analysis, and tactic response.

Upon completion of all seven (7) scenarios, you’ll receive a collectible coin as a symbol of your commitment to cybersecurity readiness.

Learn more about Operation Shield Wall in our recent blog post 👇

New release

Put your DFIR skills to the test with a new beginner-friendly Sherlock.

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Shared by HTB • April 30, 2024

Are you ready to uncover clues and examine suspicious applications to enhance your DFIR skills?

Check out our newest Sherlock addition to Dedicated Labs — Jingle Bell — and get the chance to:

  • Explore insider threat scenarios and learn key techniques for uncovering hidden data leaks.
  • Analyze digital footprints to piece together the story behind the incident.
  • Develop a strategic approach to incident response and forensic analysis.
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Uncover hidden vulnerabilities with our new Academy Module.

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Shared by HTB • April 30, 2024

Have you ever wondered how to uncover hidden bugs and security vulnerabilities lurking in your code?

Our latest Module on Binary Fuzzing will take you on an exciting journey through the history, theory, and practical applications of this powerful software testing technique.

Learn how to test your applications with unexpected and malformed inputs to reveal critical issues that might otherwise go unnoticed. Don't let hidden vulnerabilities compromise your software's security!

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Product update

Exploit the latest critical Linux vulnerability with our exclusive Machine Baxdoorz.

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Shared by HTB • April 30, 2024

Baxdoorz is an beginner-friendly Linux Machine that will show you how attackers can leverage a backdoor in xz-utils (CVE-2024-3094) to execute arbitrary commands on an infected Machine running the sshd daemon.

By completing this exclusive Machine, you will:

  • Understand how this backdoor vulnerability works and why it poses a serious risk to Linux systems.
  • Learn how attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute harmful commands.
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New in-platform HTB Academy Solutions

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Shared by jack • April 30, 2024

We're revamping our tutoring system! Say goodbye to Discord tutoring and hello to Academy Solutions – a step-by-step guide for every module question directly on our platform.

This is only available for Gold & Silver Annual Subscribers.

Why using Academy Solutions? It will help you overcome learning blockers and conquer complex concepts with ease. Upgrade to annual now and accelerate your cybersecurity journey!

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New certificate design for Professional Labs and Cloud Labs.

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Shared by HTB • April 30, 2024

Have you noticed our new certificate design for Professional Labs and Cloud Labs?

After extensive research and feedback from major professional associations and training organizations like ISACA, we've crafted a certificate that ticks all the boxes. Now, you can earn CPEs from any organization you belong to, simply by submitting your certificates of completion.

Here's what our new certification design includes ↓

  • CPE credits: Get rewarded for your hard work with CPE credits.
  • Length in hours: Easily track the duration of your learning journey.
  • Subject areas covered: Know exactly what topics you've mastered.
  • Location: Show off your achievements no matter where you are!

Get ready to showcase your expertise and level up your professional development like never before!

New release

Submit a Sherlock, get rewarded! 💸

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Shared by jack • April 30, 2024

Have you been enjoying Sherlocks? Well, here’s your opportunity to bake-up your own.

We are now opening submissions for Sherlocks!

You’ve probably got questions:

  • What are we looking for in a Sherlock?
  • How much can you be paid?

Check it out all these answers on our blog!

Update

Updates on content submission payments 💰

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Shared by jack • April 30, 2024

The payment options for Machines and Challenges content submissions have been updated!

For content providers in US/UK/EU: You can now choose between regular bank transfer or a Wise/PayPal transfer/balance.

For content providers elsewhere: You can use Wise/PayPal transfer or balance for payments.

Plus, we've increased the payment amounts and made the process smoother, so you get more for your submissions and in only one payment! 💸

If you’re a fan of creating these challenges or would like to learn more, please visit here for Machine information and here for Challenge.