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TryHackMe | Boogeyman 3 Walkthrough: HTA to Ransomware

Due to the previous attacks of Boogeyman, Quick Logistics LLC hired a managed security service provider to handle its Security Operations Center. Little did they know, the Boogeyman was still lurking and waiting for the right moment to return. In this room, you will be tasked to analyse the new

TryHackMe | Boogeyman 2 Walkthrough: Macros and Memory Dumps

Investigate a phishing email, analyze a malicious Word macro with olevba and hunt through a memory dump using Volatility in TryHackMe Boogeyman 2

TryHackMe | Boogeyman 1 Walkthrough: Phishing & DFIR

Uncover the secrets of the new emerging threat, the Boogeyman. In this room, you will be tasked to analyse the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) executed by a threat group, from obtaining initial access until achieving its objective. Table of Contents: * [Email Analysis] Look at that headers! * [Endpoint Security] Are

TryHackMe SOC Simulator | Phishing Unfolding (2026) | SOC Analyst Workflow & SAL1 Prep

A walkthrough of the TryHackMe SOC Simulator Phishing Unfolding — case report tips and lessons learned from my SAL1 prep.

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TryHackMe | ItsyBitsy: Hunting C2 Beacons in Kibana

Investigating a C2 alert in TryHackMe's ItsyBitsy room — analyzing HTTP logs in Kibana to track down a host beaconing out to Pastebin via bitsadmin.

TryHackMe | ContAInment: Prompt Injection in a Ransomware Investigation

A walkthrough of the TryHackMe ContAInment room — investigate a ransomware attack, uncover a prompt injection exploit and recover encrypted files with the help of an AI assistant.

TryHackMe | Benign: Detecting LOLBIN Abuse With Splunk

Step-by-step walkthrough of the TryHackMe Benign room — using Splunk to detect LOLBIN abuse and investigate a compromised Windows host.

TryHackMe Walkthrough | 25 Days of Cyber Security (Day 21-24)

Complete solutions and explanations for days 21–24 of the 25 Days of Cyber Security challenge on TryHackMe

TryHackMe Walkthrough | 25 Days of Cyber Security (Day 16-20)

Complete solutions and explanations for days 16–20 of the 25 Days of Cyber Security challenge on TryHackMe

TryHackMe Walkthrough | 25 Days of Cyber Security (Day 11-15)

Complete solutions and explanations for days 11–15 of the 25 Days of Cyber Security challenge on TryHackMe

TryHackMe Walkthrough | 25 Days of Cyber Security (Day 6-10)

Complete solutions and explanations for days 6–10 of the 25 Days of Cyber Security challenge on TryHackMe

TryHackMe Walkthrough | 25 Days of Cyber Security (Day 1-5)

Complete solutions and explanations for days 1–5 of the 25 Days of Cyber Security challenge on TryHackMe

TryHackMe | Tempest: Full Attack Chain With Sysmon & PCAP

Complete solutions and explanations for the Tempest challenge on TryHackMe

TryHackMe | Burp Suite Repeater: Manipulating HTTP Requests in Practice

Complete solutions and explanations for the Burp Suite: Repeater room on TryHackMe