Bandit

Login ssh : ssh bandit1@bandit.labs.overthewire.org -p 2220 password : ZjLjTmM6FvvyRnrb2rfNWOZOTa6ip5If Task the goal of this games is to read the password from a particular file - Theory the - is a special shortcut that means : treat the terminal content as the file for example: cat - after this command you’d have to type something into the screen , when you type enter it will print what you’ve printed so if you find it as a file name it can confuse the programs. Solution to read a file that was named - you have to pass it as a path not just the name , so the answer will be : cat ./-

I’ve started working through the OverTheWire wargames. They’re a set of CTF-style challenges focused on Linux, networking, and basic hacking concepts. I’ll be going through them one by one and writing short notes as I go. The goal is to learn by doing — improve my command line skills, understand system behavior better, and build a stronger foundation in cybersecurity. Each post will follow the same structure: Login Info: SSH details and setup Task: What the level asks Theory: Concepts or tools involved Solution: Step-by-step how I solved it I’m starting with the first game, Bandit. It’s beginner-friendly and builds up from simple file handling to more advanced concepts. ...