OverTheWire: Bandit Level 0
The Bandit wargames are aimed at absolute beginners. It will teach the basics needed to be able to play other wargames.
Level Goal
The goal of this level is for you to log into the game using SSH. The host to which you need to connect is bandit.labs.overthewire.org, on port 2220. The username is bandit0 and the password is bandit0. Once logged in, go to the Level 1 page to find out how to beat Level 1
Commands you may need to solve this level
ssh
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> whatis ssh
ssh (1) - OpenSSH remote login client
Helpful Reading Material
How to Use SSH (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Known Information
- Username:
bandit0 - Hostname:
bandit.labs.overthewire.org - Port:
2220 - Password:
bandit0
Solution
Open Terminal (On Windows use PowerShell)
To login into Level 0 we have to use the SSH command
SSH Command: ssh <username>@<hostname> -p <port>
Note: If asked to accept any fingerprint type “yes” and press Enter
When asked for a password type bandit0 and press Enter
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> ssh [email protected] -p 2220
This is a OverTheWire game server. More information on http://www.overthewire.org/wargames
[email protected]'s password: bandit0
If the login was successful you will see a banner that looks as follows:
To quit the SSH session type exit or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + D