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Some questions about ssh and Overthewire:wargames in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] SusanoStyle@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 days ago

Nice suggestion i will look it up, thank you!

Some questions about ssh and Overthewire:wargames in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] SusanoStyle@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 days ago

Thanks for the reply, i will keep it mind.

Some questions about ssh and Overthewire:wargames in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] SusanoStyle@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 days ago

I will keep it in mind, i will be mindful of commands and flags. No typing without being certain of what each command does.

Some questions about ssh and Overthewire:wargames in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] SusanoStyle@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

Thank you, even if its simplified, the browser example was really helpful. So in summary, having software up to date and being aware of what you do, should in most cases be safe. I was asking just in case there was some configuration i should do before connecting. With browsing i know that if i use something like firefox and ublock, i should be safe from most malware unless i screw up pretty bad. I will probably research ssh a bit more, as how it works, but you put some fears away. Thank you again.

Some questions about ssh and Overthewire:wargames in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] SusanoStyle@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 days ago

Thanks for the tip!

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Some questions about ssh and Overthewire:wargames (lemmy.ml)
 

Hi there, In my search to learn a bit more about Linux, i came across this website called "OverTheWire", which teaches basic and some advanced concepts over SSH. It seems like a fun and engaging way to learn.

However, as a bit of a paranoid beginner when it comes to Linux and networking, i find myself worrying about the potential dangers of connecting to an untrusted network.

So, my questions are:

  1. Does anyone have any experience with the website?

  2. In the hypothetical case that I open an SSH connection to a compromised network, could that expose me to attacks? (Aside from obvious risks like downloading malicious files myself.)

  3. Should I use a virtual machine (VM) for this?

I sincerely appreciate any responses. Thank you!