Summary
- The first step in hacking the Double Trouble virtual machine on VulnHub is to set up the lab environment correctly, which requires bridging the network interfaces of both the attacking machine (Kali Linux) and the target machine (Double Trouble VM).
- After starting both systems, the next step is to find the IP address of the Double Trouble machine on the local network by using the
netdiscovercommand in Kali Linux, which lists all active IP addresses on the subnet. - Once the target IP address is found (e.g., 192.168.1.28), you can proceed to penetrate the Double Trouble machine to uncover its vulnerabilities and exploit them to gain entry.
The walkthrough article provides a step-by-step guide to tackling this ‘Machine Inside a Machine’ scenario, which is suitable for beginners, and weaves in interesting insights and explanations along the way.
unites perceptibly corps Rationale behind this kind of recreational hacking is to develop your penetration testing skills and earn rewards upon successful completion of the challenges, all within a legal and harmless environment.