BEGINNER Capture The Flag - PicoCTF 2021 001 "Obedient Cat"

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[@harshilshah980]

Felt like a university calculus professor teaching addition to kids XD

[@schumerthd]

He also, manage for his explanations to not be condescending as well.

[@DcWHaT07]

Couldn’t have said it better but I would say it was a trigonometry professor

[@robroy289]

Really appreciate the basic approach to get a general feel for the process and how it works.

[@WarrenKirkpatrick]

I’m glad because I’m a newbie in this hemisphere, so I’m fine by that.

[@kiwi2257]

I'm so glad I found this channel as a complete newbie. The education you offer for free is really something else. Thanks a lot and keep doing you!

[@CoastEast75]

Hammond is the best to learn from, he has mad skills!

[@madhankonar7922]

Bro, from where did start as a newbie? I'm also a newbie and don't know where to start.

[@adamn777]

@Auric Do you mean the guy from the Goonies? Chunk

[@user-or2gf4tf8u]

​@@madhankonar7922ah, i feel abit of pain reading this reply. But as a Beginner too i am also not sure but tbf playing CTF and watching this guys content on it seems a bit promising. But whatever you do, do not shy away too much from paying for a course or something similiar. Because it could be that you not paying for any course might make you lose more money than you would have saved, because of how it made you give up on cybersecurity, but you should do some research about the thing you are about to pay for first i would say. and dont get your research from only one person because that one person may be sponsering that course or whatever. Also Hack the Box and Try Hack Me are also apparently good

[@thfjamal]

I love how you put "beginner" with "middle school students." I'm sitting here like "I'm a beginner, and I'm 32....."

[@aty4282]

We could be 60 and still be beginners to stuff we did never start before lol

[@zer0ql]

i was just out of the top 500 during the competition, this is a highly recommended ctf for beginners, thank you for showcasing this ;D

[@user-lz4rw1fo6n]

That's awesome! How long did it take you to reach such a high placement?

[@getellied]

Actually really like this! I've never done a CTF... ever 😅 but been following your channel for some years 😅 Have learned a lot from seeing your videos, but it was scary at the beginning, not really understanding stuff This series will be great for people who want to get into this... it can be very hard and scary to start, so this is a very nice incentive and a good place to learn Love it, John! Tysm!

[@frkangungor]

You are something else, Hammond. You are too great for humans.

[@sechvnnull1524]

I agree he is a tremendous person

[@_ruddegar]

i know right

[@codewithsmoil4098]

for geeks*

[@TrayWay7716]

He's just a man and very much human.

[@codewithsmoil4098]

@@TrayWay7716 lol

[@derektreadway3291]

Humanity doesn't deserve john Hammond lol everyone starts somewhere and as far as he is in his career to still take the time to teach the craft to absolute beginners is very humbling.

[@captainarvoy2551]

This is my first to Linux shell and CTF since you mentioned in the roadmap. This was very encouraging, helpful video. Thank you!

[@aurinator]

I think it's awesome you're covering these more beginner-friendly games and approaches. I can tell you from experience just learning where to start can be the most difficult part.

[@spongey5926]

I just started, and yes, learning where to start or starting in general so far seems impossible

[@honzajuricka2612]

Been watching you for a long time, just hoping for this moment. Thank you!

[@nigeltan7766]

Thank you john for making CTFs so accessible for beginners! Have been meaning to start but was unsure how/ where to look!

[@charlieisacatwithseizures]

This video gave me a better demonstration and understanding than my university CTF class where ctfs were our assignments and we did pretty much the same thing. Thank you so much for reigniting my passion for cybersecurity

[@shibii]

Easy to understand, clear, magical voice as always. Damn I could watch you talk 24/7 :D

[@davidb9323]

Love the in depth secondary way to solve the cat challenge on Linux.

[@jasonleethomason]

very informative and easy to follow. Best I've seen on this so far. Thanks!

[@bollamebendrikb1923]

This is so wholesome. Good to know I am not a complete beginner i guess. Also good for people who are just starting. Good vid liked it

[@zbyswitta]

Wow, it's nice to hear such an elementary explanation, because most of the material I see is full of abbreviations, codenames, and techniques that already require tonnes of knowledge. Thank you for making it soooo approachable and noobiefriendly!

[@Anatol_SG]

John, you know what?! I hope you'll have the drive to carry on this channel! I am so surprised you are still under 1 mil on KZbin. I'm following you for few months, you're doing some great stuff! Please do not stop

[@devonnejones]

Im new to learning to program and this 100% helped me. Thank you for the barebones approach. It was essential to the understanding that i received and i appreciate that your core viewers didnt give you a hard time about it. Thank you.

[@osamafaheem5064]

You are an inspiration, John. Your approach to assisting new cybersecurity professionals is fantastic. I am eternally grateful to you.

[@JeffNoel]

That attitude of "no shame for taking hints" is what makes me so excited. I'm just beginning to learn stuff in pen testing and CTFs and I love LEARNING. I don't mind getting a prize, I just want to learn more stuff so later in life I can say "Oh, I saw that before" and know how to react when I see the thing again, whether it's an exploit or just a bug. Now, I'm a web dev so I already know a thing or two (especially the basics), but all your videos are just mezmerizing to me. You and NetworkChuck are the reason I'm trying to break into CTF VMs and getting better with Linux and terminals and now I can apply that knowledge at work, so thanks a lot !

[@jhde9067]

Thanks for not making me feel old.

[@Pythoneer-]

i ve been watching ur videos bro AND u are the first person i see with this kind of knowledge, it feels like a human repository that knows at least something from everything. GREAT person, Great set of skills.

[@Liftheavy85]

Saved this video so i can come back to it once I finish linux. Your content is great

[@micleh]

Now I'm certain that I can recommend your channel to my students who have shown a keen interest in cryptology, cybersecurity, Linux and the like.

[@zestcoseahan6667]

Thank you very much John for reference for doing CTF beginner level.

[@richardhyman6981]

It's funny, I've listened to you off and on for two years. At first I knew you were trying, but I really couldn't follow you. Now that my job has given me more experience and I have a couple of certs under my belt I was looking to expand my hands on skills with CTFs (because I remembered you saying it was the way to get started and really learn). I kept asking coworkers and nobody really seemed to help. Then I got stuck at home for a couple of days and stumbled across this video of yours and BAM I'm actually in the game! Thank you, thank you, thank you, for making the content you make. I'm a retired USAF flyer and my new job has me loving Cyber Security as a topic and field. Your videos have helped me with alot of concepts and direction!

[@thenoscop3d328]

John or Mr. Hammond I frankly don't know which to call you but here we are. I had one of your CTF videos show up on my feed in 2020 but the video itself was 2017! With watching over the year, you have introduced me into a new hobby and/or career! The skill set in which you posses is amazing! Showing those that are 'Getting their feet wet' how to start learning. Today after watching this video for like the 4th time, I have decided to finally start learning and working hands on with my brother whos teaching me! You showing the viewers...heck the WORLD, that we can start learning and practicing on our own with a great resource aid and hands on tools! M. Hammond, please never stop teaching or posting! This is some of the best inspiration I have ever gotten!!!! Thank you JOHN!!!

[@lmea842]

Best tutorial I ever seen. Very good explanation an easy to follow along and learn.

[@EmilNaydenov]

Thank you for doing such a great job at dumbing it down without making people feel dumb! Your passion on the subject is admirable John. Keep up the great work!

[@elywacime5411]

dude your chanel is a treasure much love from morocco

[@alexmontesdominguez3028]

Thank you for breaking this down for all the newbies out there.

[@mohammedbasuliman8094]

When I say this channel for everyone and all levels. I mean it

[@ITachi_11.11]

Nice start to a new journey. I believe we could learn a lot from you every step of the way (beginner - advance) doing those PicoCTF challenges. Thank you ever sm for everything legend

[@Ved_prakash_at_iccarmy]

thank you john you simplified the curosity and criticality in beginning . thank you so much

[@dvprod7]

Man I really appreciate that you created this video, in my contry we have this reserved words for this really easy step-by-step contents: "Se lo explico con plastilina" that translates to: I explain it to you with play doh. Thank you so much!

[@PetBuddies]

It's never late to learn something new. Thank you so much

[@asadon1950]

I really really loved the way you taught in this video. I'll definitely be watching every one of these that comes out.

[@jason_henry]

Well this my FIRST time using anything Linux and you are great!!!

[@sarkjel8766]

Thanks John. I am doing the PTS course from INE (for eJPT) cert, I have almost completed everything but when I saw that I couldn't exploit the machine on the second black box pentest I felt like crap and told myself that I feel like cybersecurity was too hard for me Hearing what you sais about not being ashamed of looking at hints feels good. I just hope i'll get through the eJPT exam

[@thomasandreatta6073]

Happy to see some CTF again! (malware analysis was really cool too don't worry John ❤️) . Always happy to see a John notification

[@hetayy]

Yooo, this was great! None of this was new to me, but did provide me with a starting point for getting into CTF and other such challenges. I've watched multiple videos of yours, watched you reverse engineer different malwares, and I'd think to myself "Man, would be cool if I could learn more of this and actually keep up". Well, now I have a new resource. Thank you, John!

[@9391862]

Loved that you showed that on both Linux and Windows and explained what is what. Waiting for the next one.

[@sevuszeld5015]

Most beginner friendly Video i ever saw for CTF'S and absolute "newbys".

[@revy7983]

John not sure if you'd see this but thank you so much, my first video I've came across of yours and really helped me alot. Just started college with a major in cybersecurity and have been reading some things that have me questioning it, I am a complete noobie and the way you came from that perspective in this video helped so much. Keep doing what you do brother.

[@saleemahmed8302]

So glad I found this Channel.

[@CristianHernandez-kn9hl]

Thanks you for your explanation and description. Glad David has you on his channel! Y’all are doing so much for the newcomers to this field. Cheers!

[@Goku-tt5hb]

Eagerly waiting for next videos. Please continue this, you are my only hope to learn this stuff!

[@travislodes5378]

I'm super new and this was by far the most helpful video, thank you so much.

[@arhlosittichai]

Thank you very much for your knowledge of the CTF basics.

[@HopliteSecurity]

Great work John Hammond. All your content got me to where I am in my career today. Thank you so much for all your hard work and contributions to the community,

[@retfede]

Please make more of these videos for completely beginners. I like the way you explain everything in great detail. Awesome job! 👏

[@patslee1394]

thank you. very well explained and at a understandable pace 👍

[@osamafaheem5064]

This is the best training I have seen. John you are really awesome

[@learnwithhector3535]

Would ❤️ this to be a series. Interesting & fun.

[@pasherahmed8677]

thank you very much mr john hammond really i liked how you explained i waiting the next one

[@teddybear9152]

Legend! This guy just keeps inspiring me to learn more!

[@luks1337]

I mean we all know these but thanks to john for helping beginners ... we all start with no knowledge about these things ...

[@trytoo5167]

subscribed. Thank god. so many times have I tried to do start this and been lost on everything.

[@cosa__co5223]

That was pre-beginner. But nice video for newcomers, I wish I had those back in the days.

[@ryandecker6517]

First section completed on Pico. Awesome channel always to the point and helpful

[@edrickreyes-melendez4215]

I've been wanting to get started in CTF and this video was perfect!

[@NateRoberts]

Thanks for this kinda video. Shared it with a friend who wants to go from a business position to cybersecurity and I think this will be a great intro for him. Appreciate you John ✊🏽

[@phoenix14830]

Nice work! I came over after watching the David Bombal interview and really like the clarity of the teaching style. You won another sub!

[@petergaudiomonte1080]

Thank you John! Very concise

[@1_eDD]

Thanks for making this video!! I have been trying to grasp basics and this really 🤯🤯.

[@technicalnitesh1974]

Sir you are awesome ,amazing Didn't expected this basics from you and you explain thing in a esiest way in a fantastic manner

[@SecTechie]

This guy is brilliant. Thanks John! Great video.

[@crashwindows]

I am somewhat new to ctf and all the rest but so new to linux. From my stand point I thought you were very thorough.

[@oisincurran3207]

Omg, thank you. This is so good. I wanted to get into this from seeing your videos and this makes it so much easier to begin

[@sarahb2255]

Thank you for taking the time to make something that really was pitched well for a beginner. Great video. I learned a lot.

[@arnewendler4191]

Love your beginner friendly way of explaining things. Please keep it up and thanks for the the great content!

[@mrgeebee1622]

A good way to catch some new people to the channel, educational and good as usual. 👍

[@uruyuto]

Thanks so much! i'm a absolute beginner in CTF and this was SO HELPFUL :D

[@siroosalizadeh5752]

Hi John, Thank you for this video! You gave me an idea that what is the CTF all about and how to start. I learn a new thing today from you, thanks to you!!!

[@thegrowers420]

"Let's press the 'I believe' button" No truer words have ever been spoken my friend

[@Njoyalife]

Just now starting out my cybersecurity degree, I really want to do well but it all seems so daunting. I really enjoyed the video

[@fairuzbintealam4064]

Such meticulous explnation, so good!

[@DcWHaT07]

Hey John every time I watch your videos I always learn something new even though I knew most of it I still learn something so thank you so much

[@jameskochie946]

Hey John! Just wanted to say thank you for all that you do, your videos are great. My school actually just took first place in a CTF and I must say that your videos combined with my studies and time on THM/HTB helped immensely. Please keep it up!

[@epokal1]

Congrats man

[@Sawta]

Word of the day: Octothorpe Thanks, John! Learned something new!

[@davegcomedy1267]

Great video, easy to understand for this beginner. Thank you for sharing! It’s appreciated 🙏

[@salihtaysi]

i know my opinion is irrelevant right now, but you did a bang up job taking it slow and detailed. also, the way you close with the *covers camera with palm* thing, how about you also start with *camera gets uncovered by palm* so its a perfect loop every video x great videos mate. definitely subscribed

[@69MaxPower69]

Dude took time away from running Jurassic Park to teach us CTF cheers bro

[@u_watch9497]

thanks man, i saw you on bombal. i'm gonna try picoctf and maybe overthewire. i've been learning python in chunks and steps and breaking that programming glass ceiling little by little for 4 yrs now. i've been slowly easing into linux for the last 2yrs. thanks John !!!

[@zipp5022]

this was more beginner friendly than i thought, thanks for this video mate :)

[@mommarhellman1052]

Thank you. Your videos have really helped me keep going in the search for the perfect path in cyber-sec. Keep up the great work John. Be well, and Happy Holidays.

[@redoxee]

I'm looking forward to this serie. I've discovered the channel not so long ago thanks to the yt algo. I hope I'll be able to understand better thanks to thoses exercises

[@davidnindorera5362]

Thank you bro ! I wanted a way to start CTF and here you are !! God Bless

[@jamesstrever5923]

Thanks bud! This is great! Love it.

[@qtech6672]

I wish I watched your video back in the first year of college! My professor didn't tell us much about this stuff. I had to figure out this stuff by myself. Gj John !

[@tamilxctf4075]

PicoHAMMOND IS BACK 🤯🤯ITS BEEN 3 YRS I PLAYED B4

[@kidizboy]

Want more of these PICOCTF and others. You're the best ! 🇳🇵

[@lucaesposito8828]

Dude, this video is awesome. Thanks!

[@jinlk34]

Glad that someone is making a tutorial video of it! thx

[@M2dScientist]

I really love these beginner videos! Great job!

[@jorgerodriguezmoreno1196]

I just found this Channel, I think it's awesome. New subscriber, greetings from México

[@CybrJames]

Great content, John. This was very informative and helpful for newbies. More like this, please.

[@astibasie2818]

OMG!!! Thank you. I am absolutely a beginner and still trying to understand the language. Your patience and eagerness to teach are PRICELESS. I came upon the interview with you and Mr. Bombal, where you mentioned the PICOCTF game. I decided to STOP being afraid and to START LEARNING.

[@StevenIngram]

Nice. These are some old school basics, I'm glad to see they're still in use. :)

[@colbycreighton9482]

This was great, I hope there are more to come.