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HackTheBox #1 Jordan

📅 2026-01-01 📂 Platform
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TL;DR:
Achieved #1 ranking on HackTheBox in Jordan through consistent machine pwning, ProLab completions, and challenge solving.

Overview

Reached the #1 rank on HackTheBox in Jordan through dedicated practice in penetration testing, machine exploitation, and completing advanced ProLab environments.

Highlights

  • Country Rank: #1 in Jordan
  • Focus Areas: Web exploitation, binary exploitation, Active Directory
  • ProLabs: Completed multiple HTB ProLab environments
  • Machines: Pwned numerous machines across all difficulty levels

What is HackTheBox?

HackTheBox is the leading platform for cybersecurity training and certification. It provides realistic, hands-on environments for practicing penetration testing, including:

  • Machines — Full boot2root challenges simulating real-world scenarios
  • ProLabs — Enterprise-grade Active Directory and network environments
  • Challenges — Focused challenges in categories like web, crypto, reversing, and pwn

Journey

The path to #1 involved:

  1. Consistent daily practice and machine solving
  2. Deep diving into complex exploitation chains
  3. Completing advanced ProLab environments
  4. Contributing to the community through writeups and knowledge sharing