THM | AoC 2024 | Day 00
D00 | Advent of Cyber 2024 | Day 00
Summary:
Provides an Introduction to the yearly Advent of Cyber (AoC) event on the TryHackMe website.
Disclaimer: Please note that this write-up is NOT intended to replace the original room or its content, but rather serve as supplementary material for those who are stuck and need additional guidance. This walkthrough provides one (of the many) possible solution to the challenges, without revealing any flags or passwords directly.
Task 1 | Welcome to Advent of Cyber 2024
Please read through the sections on amazing prizes, general rules, qualification criteria, certificates and badges, as well as information about officially recognized video walkthroughs.
Question-1: I have read the rules and raffle Terms and Conditions.
No answer needed
Task 2 | Join our community
Explains the various ways to engage with the community, highlights the advantages of participation, and discusses the motivations behind getting involved.
Question-1: Join our Discord and say hi!
No answer needed
Question-2: Is there a dedicated Advent of Cyber channel on TryHackMe Discord where users can discuss daily challenges and receive dedicated support? (yes/no)
yes
Question-3: Follow us on LinkedIn!
No answer needed
Question-4: Follow us on X!
No answer needed
Question-5: Check out the subreddit!
No answer needed
Question-6: *Join us on Instagram! *
No answer needed
Question-7: Follow us on Facebook!
No answer needed
Question-8: Follow our TikToks!
No answer needed
Task 3 | Completing Advent of Cyber as an organisation
Describes TryHackMe for Business which is an organizational subscription to TryHackMe's platform, offering full access to its content and features, allowing companies to engage their teams in cybersecurity challenges and training exercises.
Question-1: Get your team to work on Advent of Cyber together!
No answer needed
Task 4 | How to use TryHackMe
The Advent of Cyber event on TryHackMe releases daily challenges starting December 1st, with instructions and options for interacting with practical material, including deploying an AttackBox virtual machine or connecting directly to a target machine.
The challenge format will vary in difficulty and include different connection options, such as OpenVPN, direct link, split-screen view, or RDP/SSH/VNC connections, depending on the task requirements.
Question-1: Got it!
No answer needed
Task 5 | How the Glitch Stole SOC-mas
Introduces the story as a cybersecurity-themed tale about the town of Wareville's preparations for SOC-mas, where a mysterious hacker known as The Glitch emerges to protect the town from an evil mayor's sinister plans. The narrative sets the stage for a Christmas-themed cyber adventure that will take place on December 1st.
It's definitely worth checking out the engaging comic-like storytelling and the entire tale, which sets the stage for an exciting Christmas-themed adventure.
Question-1: Sounds serious! I will be here to help the Glitch on December 1st!
No answer needed
Task 6 | Subscribe to TryHackMe with a 30% discount!
The Advent of Cyber event is free to participate in, but a personal annual subscription can be purchased at a discounted rate using the code AOC2024 for 30% off.
Question-1: Share the discount with your friends!
No answer needed