About HacknPentest
HacknPentest provides practical offensive security tutorials for beginners and intermediate practitioners. Our focus areas include Windows and Linux privilege escalation, web application security, bug bounty hunting, and CTF walkthroughs.
We started this site because we noticed a gap between academic security resources and the hands-on knowledge that penetration testers actually need in the field. Our tutorials are written by practitioners who use these techniques daily in professional engagements.
What We Cover
- Windows Privilege Escalation - service misconfigurations, token manipulation, DLL hijacking, registry exploits, and post-exploitation with tools like Mimikatz
- Linux Privilege Escalation - SUID binaries, cron jobs, kernel exploits, writable system files, and sudo misconfigurations
- Web Application Security - XSS, SQL injection, SSRF, deserialization, and other OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- Bug Bounty Hunting - real-world writeups, methodology guides, and platform tips for HackerOne and Bugcrowd
- CTF Walkthroughs - solutions and learning guides for practice platforms like HackTheBox, VulnHub, and TryHackMe
Our Approach
Every tutorial is written with the assumption that the reader is learning. We explain the "why" behind each technique, not just the "how." Commands are broken down, concepts are introduced before they are used, and we always include context about when and where a technique applies in real engagements.
Responsible Disclosure
All techniques demonstrated on this site are intended for authorized security testing and educational purposes only. Never use these skills against systems you do not have explicit written permission to test. If you discover a vulnerability in a production system, follow responsible disclosure practices.
Contact
Have a question, correction, or tutorial request? Reach out to us on Twitter or through our contact form. We read every message and try to respond within a few days.