Network Attacks: Reverse Shells
In this lab, you'll practice how to establishe reverse shells. When you're finished with this lab, you'll have the skills and knowledge to successfully establish reverse shells using a variety of tools.
Terms and conditions apply.
Challenge
Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
Challenge
It's Raining Shells
In this challenge you will be introduced to the two common types of shells, a bind shell and a reverse shell, along with a widely used tool, Netcat.
Challenge
Shells Amplified
This challenge will focus only on reverse shells, as these are the most common type of shells in use today. This challenge will introduce additional ways a reverse shell can be established. These include msfvenom, Metasploit and native PowerShell.
Challenge
The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Basic Linux CLI
- Basic understanding of hacking techniques