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How To Hack In?

A real-time hacking sandbox simulator with procedurally generated content. Multiple tools and techniques to use, multiple computers to hack, multiple missions to solve, and multiple vulnerabilities to exploit!

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September 18, 2023
2 years and 318 days ago
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About the Game

Real-time hacking simulator.

Use real-world hacking tools and methodology to break into target systems. Crack passwords, exploit vulnerabilities, navigate remote file systems, and move laterally through defended networks - all from your terminal.

Use tools and techniques like ssh-crack, SQL injecton, stack overflow, mimidogz, DNS redirector, metaexploits, memory reader, and others to gain unauthorized access to other devices.

HTHI Hacking Workstation

Work with a fully simulated operating system. Manage multiple terminal tabs and sessions. Tile your windows or work in virtual desktops. Browse websites for intel, read emails, monitor social media, check stock markets, and visualize target networks - all within a customizable desktop with adjustable transparency, UI scaling and wallpapers.

Never-the-same Experience

Enjoy the dynamically generated world, NPCs, and missions. The generated networks are unique, so keep yourself challenged.

Different websites, different exploits - all of this means your tactics may differ from session to session.

The networks contain separate subnets to challenge you, requiring lateral movement mastery.

Shape the World

Your actions have consequences. Manipulate the stock market. Hack into bank accounts. Dig through social media for intel. Build a white-hat reputation by helping NPCs - or exploit them for profit. The choice is yours.

Interactive Tutorial

Hacking is hard. Even in its simplified form, as in this game, the steps required to successfully break through can be overwhelming.

The initial in-game tour, the first tutorial mission, the app guide, the in-game wiki page - all of those are prepared to help you advance through the complexity.

Moreover, you can always count on Hackopilot - a tool designed specifically for HTHI Hackers to aid when it is needed.

Resources Management

Carefully manage the available resources, like money, CPU, or RAM.

Upgrade hardware to allow the execution of more parallel operations.

Purchase better wifi to speed up connections and over-the-network operations.