Medium
Guided Lab

Your Personal Hacking Machine

This optional challenge guides participants through the complete process of setting up their own personal Kali Linux virtual machine using either VirtualBox or VMware. While the Backdoors.ai platform provides pre-configured virtual machines for all challenges, having your own personal Kali Linux environment offers several advantages including unlimited practice time, customization capabilities, and the ability to experiment with additional tools and configurations.

200 XP
45-60 minutes
7/28/2025
Challenge Description

Scenario Description

You are an aspiring cybersecurity professional who wants to establish a personal laboratory environment for practicing ethical hacking techniques and security research. Your objective is to create a robust, isolated, and well-configured Kali Linux virtual machine that will serve as your primary platform for learning and experimentation.

This personal laboratory will complement your learning on the Backdoors.ai platform by providing an environment where you c...

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Challenge Info
Difficulty
Medium
TypeGuided Lab
Points200 XP
Time45-60 minutes

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