[Kali Linux] CTF Bandit : Level 0 → Level 1 [Over the wire] Walkthrough

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Login credentials for Level 0:

• Username: bandit0

• Password: bandit0

• Host: bandit.labs.overthewire.org

• Port: 2220

✅ Step 1: Open your terminal

✅ Step 2: Connect via SSH

Type the following command and press enter:

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

It will ask for a password. Type bandit0 (you won’t see the characters as you type—just press Enter).

✅ Step 3: List files in the home directory

Once you're logged in, run:

ls 

You will see "readme" file.

✅ Step 4: Read the file content

Use the cat command to display the content of the readme file:

cat readme

This will show the password for Next Level.