Bandit Level 0 → Level 1

Level Goal

The password for the next level is stored in a file called readme located in the home directory. Use this password to log into bandit1 using SSH. Whenever you find a password for a level, use SSH (on port 2220) to log into that level and continue the game.

Commands you may need to solve this level

ls , cd , cat , file , du , find

Now let’s solve it:

The command you will need to solve this level is ls and cat, you can read about ls and cat by running man ls and man cat

First ssh in bandit0

ssh bandit0@bandit.labs.overthewire.org -p 2220

Enter the password bandit0 when prompted. Now you should be in bandit0

On typing ls you will find a file named readme

To view the contents of the file type cat readme. Now you should have the password.