Hackhub Devblog #5

Here is the sneak-peak whats coming on hackhub:

https://forum.hotbunny.dev/threads/6-hackhub-devblog-5

Hello Hackers! We are back with a major update bringing significant fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and new features to the core gameplay experience.

💻 System & Tool Updates

• Command Renaming: The [c]ipconfig[/c] command has been renamed to [c]ifconfig[/c].

• Metasploit Enhancements:

  • AddedNew ExploitAdded the new exploit: [c]exploit/multi/fileformat/office_word_macro[/c] .

  • Payload System: Metasploit now supports a dedicated payload system. Certain exploits can now take a payload as an option.

  • AddedInitial PayloadThe first payload, [c]bearos/meterpreter/reverse_tcp[/c] , has been added. This payload allows you to establish a connection to your target's system via a reverse TCP connection after a successful phishing attempt. Note: The specified [c]LPORT[/c] value must be defined on your current network ports.
• AddedPhishing TemplateA new "Event Ticket" phishing email template has been added. Victims who open the harmful software sent through this email will randomly (or fully configured) trigger a reverse TCP connection back to you.
• AdjustedBrowser UpdateThe tab structure in the Firebear Browser has been updated to align with modern operating system tab layouts, and its behavior has been adjusted accordingly.

• Sqlmap Fixes: Various error fixes have been implemented for the [c]sqlmap[/c] command.

• AdjustedApt-Get Command UpdateThe terminal command content for objectives requiring an [c]apt-get[/c] installation has been updated. Example: Python3 installation - Old: [c]"apt-get install"[/c] New: [c]"apt-get install python3"[/c]
• AddedNetworking Tool SynergyLogic for the Kimai and Wireshark tools has been added to the game, allowing for data theft from cookie-based websites. Initially, this works for firewall login credentials.

• WIFI Cracking Improvement: The modem model number will now appear 100% of the time in the modem interface of all connected Wi-Fi networks, enabling the use of the Fern tool to crack the interface password.

✨ Quality of Life & UI Improvements

• New Terminal Autocomplete System: The terminal's autocomplete mechanism has been replaced with a structure similar to real-world operating systems. For example, navigating to [c]/home/user/desktop/files[/c] can now be completed by typing [c]"ho"[/c] and pressing tab (to complete to [c]"home"[/c]) and then [c]"/home/u"[/c] and pressing tab (to complete to [c]"/home/user"[/c]).

• AdjustedTerminal Prompt StyleThe default terminal prompt style has been changed from "Modern" to "Default."
• AdjustedFile ExplorerFile listing and drag operations have been changed, and the File Explorer now uses a new list view.

• Goagle Mail Updates:

  • Improvements have been made to Dark Mode in Goagle Mail.

  • Pasting copied text as a reply in Goagle Mail now removes all unnecessary spaces. This fixes instances where a mission was incorrectly marked as incomplete despite the correct text being sent.

• AddedHandbook SearchSearch functionality has been added to the Handbook, allowing for detailed searching of categories and resources.
• AddedTwotter UpdatesThe Twotter icon has been renewed, and the ability to add images to posts has been enabled.

• UI/Optimization: General UI improvements and optimizations have been made.

🕹️ Mission & Story Fixes

• AddedStory CompletionThe story missions are now complete, and player choices have been added to the game. The final missions will change based on the selections you make.
• Adjusted"The Journalist's Sister" QuestlineNumerous bugs in The Journalist's Sister quest series have been fixed. The connection and target company discovery between Part 7 and Part 8 have been changed.

• Objective Logic Fixes:

  • Bugs in the objectives for the Database Theft mission have been corrected.

  • Objectives that required prior objectives to be completed but could be finished out of order are now correctly restricted: they will only appear and be completable if the preceding objective is finished.

• FixedMinigame Bug FixFixed a bug where the minigame would continue for a short period after the timer had run out.
• AddedTyping Minigame10 additional code blocks have been added to the Typing mini-game.
• FixedSound FixThe main menu sound problem has been corrected.
• FixedIP Request FixFixed a bug where requests sent over an IP address were being blocked via the router IP address.
• AddedBlocked PageA "You have been blocked" page has been added. You will now encounter this page when trying to access a blocked address in the browser.