In the February edition of the Virtual Hacking Labs platform update, we will look at the updated IoT Penetration Testing course, the rollout of the Virtual Hacking Labs CPT-01 exam, and the latest additions to the VHL PT01 Penetration Testing
Read moreWe are excited to announce the release of a brand-new lab machine 23 Tellnoone, which has been launched this week across all VHL Lab environments. The lab machine is classified as a beginner-level machine and contains a recent vulnerability that
Read moreAt the beginning of 2026, a critical vulnerability was identified in the telnetd service, which is part of GNU InetUtils. This vulnerability is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) issue with root privileges, registered as CVE-2026-24061 and assigned a CVSS
Read moreAs we move into the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect and look ahead.
The final months of 2025 were largely dedicated to development and refinement behind the scenes. Over the past three months, we have
The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed modern life, connecting billions of smart devices to networks worldwide. However, this connectivity also introduces a vast and growing attack surface. As organizations and consumers increasingly deploy IoT technologies in
Read moreOver the past years, we have received multiple requests to develop an exam for the Virtual Hacking Labs PT01 Penetration Testing Course. As it has become increasingly important today to validate skills that prove an individual’s ability to properly assess,
Read moreIoT and hardware hacking combines electronics, embedded systems, and cybersecurity. Whether you are testing the security of a smart device, reverse engineering firmware, or hunting for vulnerabilities in the firmware of an IoT device, the right tools make all the
Read moreIt has now been several months since the launch of the VHL IoT Penetration Testing Essentials course, after two years of hard work. In the meantime, several students have completed the course, and we’ve received valuable and insightful feedback that
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