Master Linux Security

Learn Blue Team Defense Through Real-World Attack Scenarios

Hands-on challenges covering SSH attacks, web shells, cryptominers, privilege escalation, data exfiltration, rootkits, network attacks, container escapes, and supply chain compromises.

9 Challenges
9200 Total XP
100% Offline
0 Cost

🎯 Security Challenges

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CHALLENGE 01
Beginner

SSH Brute-Force Detection

Analyze authentication logs to detect and respond to SSH brute-force attacks. Learn to identify failed login patterns and automated attack signatures.

auth.log fail2ban SSH
CHALLENGE 02
Beginner

Web Shell Upload Detection

Investigate suspicious file uploads and web server access logs. Detect malicious PHP web shells and understand post-exploitation techniques.

access.log PHP Web Shells
CHALLENGE 03
Intermediate

Cryptominer Detection

Identify cryptocurrency mining malware through process analysis and resource monitoring. Learn to detect XMRig and hidden mining operations.

top netstat Mining Pools
CHALLENGE 04
Intermediate

Privilege Escalation Detection

Analyze sudo logs and SUID binaries to detect privilege escalation attempts. Understand how attackers gain root access on Linux systems.

sudo SUID PrivEsc
CHALLENGE 05
Intermediate

Data Exfiltration Detection

Track sensitive data theft through network logs and file access patterns. Learn to detect database dumps, credential theft, and data staging.

tcpdump netstat Data Theft
CHALLENGE 06
Advanced

Rootkit & Kernel Attack Detection

Investigate kernel-level malware and rootkit infections. Learn to detect process hiding, syscall hooking, and kernel module manipulation.

kern.log dmesg LKM
CHALLENGE 07
Intermediate

Network Attack & Firewall Detection

Analyze firewall logs to detect port scanning, DDoS attempts, and network-based attacks. Learn to identify nmap signatures and fail2ban actions.

ufw.log fail2ban Port Scans
CHALLENGE 08
Advanced

Container Escape Detection

Detect Docker/Kubernetes container breakout attempts. Learn to identify privileged containers, capability abuse, and namespace escapes.

Docker Kubernetes Container Security
CHALLENGE 09
Advanced

Supply Chain Attack Detection

Investigate malicious package installations and dependency attacks. Learn to detect typosquatting, unsigned packages, and malicious repositories.

dpkg apt Package Security

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100% Offline

No internet required. No data collection. All challenges run entirely in your browser.

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Progressive Learning

Start with beginner challenges and progress to advanced rootkit and container security.

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Real-World Scenarios

Synthetic logs based on actual attack patterns and MITRE ATT&CK techniques.

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Interactive Learning

Built-in terminal, tooltips, hints, and detailed explanations for each challenge.

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XP & Badges

Earn experience points and unlock badges as you complete challenges.

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