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TIER 0 MODULE: LINUX FUNDAMENTALS

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Please open your pwnbox or connect to the vpn, and connect with ssh in order to complete the tasks.

ssh htb-student@<target-ip>
# Enter password 'HTB_@cademy_stdnt!' when asked!

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1. What is the name of the hidden “history” file in the htb-user’s home directory?

To list all content of a directory (including hidden files and folders) we use the command ls -a, the -a stands for ‘all’.

ls -a
# Make sure you are in the htb-student's home directory! Check by 'pwd'.

📍 Navigate to your home directory by cd ~ command, in Linux.

Answer: .bash_history

2. What is the index number of the “sudoers” file in the “/etc” directory?

To check the index numbers we use the command,

ls -i 

Now navigate to the /etc directory.

cd /etc

and then check the index of sudoers file.

ls -i sudoers

Answer: 147627

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