TryHackMe Labs Overview

These write-ups summarize key cybersecurity labs I’ve completed on the TryHackMe platform. Each one highlights practical penetration testing, analysis, and ethical hacking fundamentals.

🔐 John the Ripper – Password Cracking

• Performed dictionary and rule-based attacks using rockyou.txt and custom lists.
• Explored hash types (MD5, SHA1) and common vulnerabilities in password storage.
• Reflected on secure password policies and defense strategies.

🌐 Wireshark Network Analysis

• Captured and filtered TCP/HTTP/ICMP packets for abnormal traffic patterns.
• Analyzed suspicious requests, extracted metadata, and identified potential exfiltration.
• Documented findings in a mini incident-response style summary.

🧭 MAC Spoofing & Reconnaissance

• Used Linux network utilities to alter interface MAC addresses safely in test environments.
• Observed network behavior before and after spoofing attempts.
• Learned the ethical, legal, and operational implications of identity spoofing.

💡 Key Takeaways

These labs helped strengthen my understanding of both offensive and defensive perspectives. I learned how attackers exploit weak configurations—and how to build resilient systems against them.

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