THM: Athena

Linux machine chaining SMB enumeration, new-line command injection on an in-development router panel, cron job abuse, and a patched Diamorphine LKM rootkit for root.

August 23, 2026 · 7 min

HTB: Cicada

Active Directory box where exposed SMB shares leak credentials that get reused, then Backup Operators membership is abused to dump domain hashes.

November 7, 2025 · 6 min

HTB: Blackfield

Active Directory machine covering AS-REP Roasting, BloodHound-guided lateral movement, LSASS credential extraction, and Backup Operators abuse.

November 6, 2025 · 7 min

HTB: Monteverde

Machine built around an Azure AD Connect misconfiguration that leaks credentials and leads to domain compromise.

October 30, 2025 · 5 min

HTB: Active

Classic Active Directory box where GPP credential exposure opens the door to Kerberoasting and full domain compromise.

October 17, 2025 · 4 min