Hack Smarter: Hands-On Hacking Labs now available
By SecBurg
Tyler Ramsbey, a professional Pentester, has released his own (paid) Hands-On Hacking Labs platform including the first AD Challenge called BuildingMagic.
The price is currently at $9 / month for the labs only, and it will increase on 12.09.2025.
He claims that the challenges are more realistic than your usual CTF and plans to release a new challenge every month - which will be also included in the subscription.
The description for the first AD Challenge Lab BuildingMagic says:
Objective: As a penetration tester on the Hack Smarter Red Team, your objective is to achieve a full compromise of the Active Directory environment.
Initial Access: A prior enumeration phase has yielded a leaked database containing user credentials (usernames and hashed passwords). This information will serve as your starting point for gaining initial access to the network.
Execution: Your task is to leverage the compromised credentials to escalate privileges, move laterally through the Active Directory, and ultimately achieve a complete compromise of the domain.
See his announcement video here.