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We've been in Early Access for a while now, and HackHub has changed a lot since then. Time for the last step: on August 1, 2026, the game drops the Early Access tag and launches as 1.0.
From the start, two things were locked in for 1.0: modding and a real multiplayer system. Both are in now, and we want to walk you through how we built the second one.
We believe the community can take this game further than we ever could alone. So 1.0 ships with full modding tools, your own nodes, your own targets, your own gear, all buildable and shareable. We'll put out separate docs covering the details.
This is the part you've been asking about most, so let's get into it.
The world and targets. The game world is full of nodes, companies, banks, restaurants, markets, and so on. Every node has its own system, its own network, its own servers. Your job is to hack them. Not every node is equally hard though. Each one is split into Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 internally. Tier 1 you can crack with a basic port hack. Tier 3 needs VPN configs and a bunch of other tools stacked together.
Where do you get those tools? Two ways:
Player market. Devices you hack can drop loot on a chance basis. Use it yourself or flip it on the black market.
NPCs. NPCs in the world are going after the same targets you are. You can catch them mid attack and hack them instead. NPCs have their own tiers too, and low chance drops from them can be worth a lot.
What about PvP? We kept it limited on purpose, because we wanted it to feel real. There's no walking up to another player's machine and popping in like some hacker movie. You actually have to hack them, and most of the time you have to bait them into a trap first.
Two systems sit under this:
Heat and reputation. This is unique to the online world. The more aggressive and careless you are while hacking, the more attention you draw.
Tracing. While you're going after a node, you can see who else is hitting the same network in real time, who's requesting access, who's mid breach. It runs both ways though. Your own IP can get exposed the same way, so hitting targets without a proxy is a real risk.
There are in game services where you can register your own domains and servers, CloudFire and Ariza Web Services among them, so you can set up proxy servers or your own sites to cover your tracks.
There's a lot more we're not spelling out here. You'll find it as you play.
Thanks for the bug reports, the feedback, and the patience through Early Access. You're the reason this game turned out the way it did.
August 1, 2026. HackHub is out of Early Access.
See you out there.
Fixed the "Directory not initialized" error that could block terminal commands and break Wi-Fi hacking. The terminal now finds your files properly, even when Steam acts up.
Fixed the mv command so moving files to another folder actually moves them, instead of just renaming them in place.
Holding down a key (like Shift) on the login screen no longer repeats the typing sound over and over.
Deleting a mail from the Trash in Goagle Mail no longer sends it back to your Inbox.
Deleted tweets no longer show up in Twotter search results.
Fixed an error that could pop up for mods when they tried to do certain actions, like network lookups.
Terminal commands can now ask for a password with hidden input, so what you type stays masked instead of showing up as plain text.
Added Shell.quit(message) for Node scripts. It prints a final message (a plain string, or {text, color, backgroundColor} like println) and stops the script cleanly, without it looking like a crash. Also added to the editor type definitions.
Fixed a typo in the python3 command description (English, Portuguese and Polish).
Account creation for Google and bank now tells you what actually went wrong instead of always falling back to the same generic error.
Fixed system notifications not scaling/resizing correctly.
pfSense no longer drags the game's performance down.
Fixed createDialog not working in quests (Content SDK).
Printing no longer opens the macOS printer window on macOS.
Fixed multi-monitor switching issues.
Fixed port status not being changeable on TP-Link and pfSense devices.
Fixed terminal command autocomplete: suggestions are now filtered correctly by the typed command and its argument order.
Fixed broken category results in the Handbook search.
Fixed an error when creating a repository with git init.
Fixed a screen flash / black frame that appeared mid-way on the loading screen.
Fixed UI click sound effects not playing consistently.
Fixed a stat/leaderboard farming exploit caused by looping a custom console command.
Fixed dynamically added tables not showing in the Database Manager.
Added a large part of the multiplayer foundation, along with various server-side improvements.
Modding SDK: Shell.addCommandData now provides type support for other libraries (Hydra, etc.).
Modding SDK: network devices can now mount files/folders at the real root (/) via the new rootFiles option, instead of only under a user's home directory.
Note: If you run into a bug, please report it from inside the game (using the in-game bug report tool). It helps us track issues with the right context and fix them faster. Thank you!
Modding SDK – Handbook API: Mods can now register their own articles directly in the in-game Handbook, with custom categories and content.
Modding SDK – SaveStorage API: A new per-save storage for mods. Data is tied to the individual save file — it never leaks between different saves, travels with your backups/cloud, and is automatically removed when a save is deleted. Perfect for storing per-playthrough mod progress.
Both new APIs are available across every mod surface (Apps, Websites, Phone Apps and Desktop Widgets) through the HackhubSDK global.
pfSense firewall rules now use a clean Allow / Deny toggle button instead of the old dropdown — one click to flip a rule.
Cryptographer Hunt: Fixed a soft-lock and closed an exploit where the target's bank account could be drained using an OSINT-discovered email before completing the phone-phishing steps. The phone-phishing flow is now properly required, and saves affected by the old behavior are automatically recovered.
Eppenstein Files: The "Find the evidence" objective now completes when you read the evidence files through the file explorer (GUI), not just via the terminal.
Quest delivery exploit (Kisscord): Quest files are no longer auto-attached from the locked source file at quest start. You must actually download/unlock the file before you can send it, so quests can't be skipped by hitting "send" right away. Applied consistently to all file-delivery objectives.
Mod toast notifications now display the correct style for their type (success / info / warning / error) instead of always appearing as "info".
The phone Suspicion app title is now localized.
SDK published as @hotbunny/[email protected] (adds Handbook and SaveStorage). Types and documentation on docs.hotbunny.dev are updated.
Added a feature to restore lost notes from your old notepad.
Fixed a bug with the new Goagle Mail Typewriter.
Fixed the Log Viewer display.
Fixed a soft-lock issue in the Cryptographer Hunt quest.
nmap now reflects newly opened ports. Port changes made via Network.addPort / openPort / closePort / removePort were being ignored because nmap served a stale per-IP cache. SDK port mutations now invalidate that cache, so the next scan recomputes from the live network.
Kisscord file-attachment missions can no longer be completed without the file. The attachment requirement was only enforced in the chat UI; other paths (SDK, Resume, scripted chains) could complete the objective without it. SendMessage now verifies the player actually owns the required file at the engine level — otherwise the message isn't sent and no completion event fires.
Files.getByPath / exists / create / createTree now resolve absolute paths correctly. Virtual top-level paths like /etc and /home are resolved from the filesystem root instead of the user's home folder (previously returned null).
Completely redesigned desktop/computer interface.
Reworked taskbar, context menus, themes, and general UI.
Rebuilt from the ground up: Settings, Code++, Notepad, App Store, and Handbook.
Phone fully rebuilt and redesigned.
Redesigned Wi-Fi interface.
New date & time interface, with a 24-hour clock option (toggleable in Settings) for players across different regions.
Redesigned router interface.
Redesigned firewall interface (pfSense).
Goagle, Goagle Search, and Goagle Mail rebuilt and redesigned.
LCB client redesigned.
BCC News redesigned.
In-game optimization pass and removal of unnecessary dependencies.
Files root & path helpers:
Files.getRootPath() → "/"
Files.getRoot() → the root folder's FileInfo
Files.resolvePath(path, cwd?) → normalized absolute path (expands ~, ., ..)
Files.getCurrentWorkingDirectory() → the running command's terminal cwd (falls back to home)
RegisterCommand execution scopes. @RegisterCommand({ scope: "local" | "remote" | "both" }) (defaults to "both"). local commands are hidden inside SSH/remote sessions, remote commands only appear in remote sessions.
Separate local & remote filesystems over SSH. When a custom command runs inside an SSH session, path-based Files.* operations (create, createTree, getByPath, exists, resolvePath, getRoot, getCurrentWorkingDirectory) target the remote machine (its root, and the SSH user's home for ~); everywhere else they target the player's PC. ID-based operations always act on the file the ID refers to.
Files.isRemoteSession() → returns whether the calling command is running inside a remote (SSH) session, for explicit branching.
Fixed a softlock in The Journalist's Sister (Part 2) at "send the room list to the journalist" — the 6-hour time skip could fail to trigger after a save/reload, leaving the objective stuck. It now self-heals on load.
Fixed missing dialogue in The Journalist's Sister (Part 5) when sending the news/file to the journalist (previously only typing sounds, no text, if a file was attached, deleted, then the chat reopened). The attachment now auto-recovers.
Fixed being unable to progress in "The Giga Leak" after re-logging in, even after already accessing the target's computer via the exploit. Sessions are now reconciled on load.
Phone social engineering missions: phone numbers now match with or without dashes/spaces. Correct digits no longer return "Phone number not found."
Fixed the game launching or snapping to the wrong monitor on multi-monitor setups and jumping back to the primary display (e.g. when playing your own music). Fullscreen now stays on the intended monitor.
Fixed inconsistent formal/informal address in the first Kisscord mission for French, Turkish, German, Russian, Indonesian, and Chinese (Simplified).
Corrected wrong-language text that had leaked into Greek and Hungarian in the same conversation.
Modding SDK (@hotbunny/hackhub-content-sdk 0.18.4): Network port management now works on child devices behind a router, not just the router. Network.addPort(), openPort(), closePort(), and removePort() accept any subnet or device IP, and changes now show correctly in nmap and Network.getSubnet().
Various bug fixes.
A terminal.log file has been added to the /root/logs folder. This file keeps track of your terminal input-output history. You can use this file to find lost IP addresses and similar information that you forgot to note down.
New Stuff
Introduced the Hackhub Content SDK, a full toolkit for creating custom in-game content (quests, websites, terminal commands, Twotter accounts and tweets, Kisscord and WeeChat conversations, emails, and phone dialogs) with complete TypeScript support.
Added mod support.
Added local mod support for loading and testing your own mods.
Added Steam Workshop support for browsing, subscribing to, and auto-updating community mods.
Added leaderboards for existing stats: Executed Terminal Commands and Quests Completed.
Official documentation: https://docs.hotbunny.dev/hackhub/
FixesFixed dialogue audio ignoring the in-game volume setting and playing at max volume (setting the volume to 0 now properly mutes it).
Fixed localization errors on the BCC website.
Fixed several French grammar and localization errors.
Fixed a Competitor Sabotage softlock where running lynx before the Kisscord dialogue left the objective stuck.
Fixed the Competitor Sabotage Kisscord conversation staying open after the quest was completed.
Numerous additional bug fixes and stability improvements.
Community Mod Awards
To celebrate the launch of modding, we're kicking off our first Community Mod Awards. Voting takes place in-game, open the Mod Awards page from the main menu and vote for your favorite community mods. The top 5 mods win, and their creators are rewarded with Steam Wallet codes:1st place: $50 Steam Wallet code
2nd place: $30 Steam Wallet code
3rd–5th place: $20 Steam Wallet code each
Right-click context menu: Anywhere in the game, you can now right-click selected text to Copy. Right-click on input fields to Paste. Disabled when there's nothing to copy/paste, and stays out of the way of Code++ / Notepad's own menus.
Bordered window mode: Added preset resolutions and an "Auto" option in Settings → Screen.
Settings sliders: Now show the current value live while dragging.
Options menu: You can now go back with the mouse (previously keyboard-only — caused issues on Steam Deck and other devices).
Terminal QoL: Clicking the terminal title bar now focuses the prompt.
Fixed a critical bug where apt-get install would freeze the terminal, requiring a window close.
Fixed wrong/misleading help texts and translations for several terminal commands.
Fixed reversed objective order in the Helping Harvey quest (didn't block completion but was confusing).
Fixed the bug that broke Ctrl+C copy after certain in-game interactions.
Fixed Lynx searches continuing in the background after being canceled with Ctrl+C.
Fixed downloaded files overlapping with existing icons on the desktop.
Fixed the taskbar search box opening an empty page in the browser.
Fixed WeeChat localization issues across all 30 languages.
Fixed the Whois quest not completing even when the correct domain owner was sent in the mail reply.
Fixed the Who Really? quest not completing despite entering the correct name.
Fixed a bug when changing monitors in fullscreen mode.
Fixed apt-get install continuing the install process after Wi-Fi disconnects.
Fixed missing application icons on the desktop in the macOS version.
Fixed scroll behavior breaking on hackhub.net in some cases.
Fixed TJS Part 2 Metasploit showing port 23 as closed even though it was open.
Fixed Cryptographer Hunt objective not completing after finding the phone via Lynx → bitvista search.
Fixed The Eppenstein Files "Find key figure" objective not completing in some cases — also normalized the "Eppenstein Foundation" name across all locales (translators were rendering it differently in each language, breaking searches for non-English players).
Fixed WeeChat failing to connect in some cases.
Fixed Wireshark not capturing data in some cases.
Fixed Database Manager login failures during the Checkout Override quest.
Fixed phishing mails not delivering payloads in some cases.
Fixed TJS Part 2 softlock where Taylor would go silent (and the quest would be stuck) if you saved & reloaded mid-conversation about the Grand Hotel.
Fixed Metasploit handler (office_word_macro exploit) silently waiting forever — it now periodically hints how to trigger the connection (generate .docm payload, attach to phishing mail, send to target).
Fixed corrupted/legacy save files that couldn't be deleted from the load menu.
Fixed text selection in the terminal: dragging to select text in the output no longer steals focus to the input mid-drag.
Improved window focus handling — the taskbar/window shadow no longer flickers when interacting with menus, popups, or moving between windows.
Unnecessary spacing and incorrect placement bugs have been fixed in Fluent UI and Xanara themes.
We actively review all bug reports submitted in-game, they’re incredibly helpful for improving HackHub. If you encounter any issues, please don’t forget to report them with as much detail as possible. Your feedback plays a big role in shaping the game. Thank you!
Fixes
Fixed an issue preventing completion of the Checkout Override quest.
Changes
Updated visuals for Checkout Override product images.
Integrated Hotbunny Online Services for upcoming multiplayer infrastructure.
Note: Players who currently have the quest will have it reset. It will appear as not started, and all related websites and databases will be automatically removed from save files.
Players who want to complete the mission will need to claim it again.
Fixes
Fixed an issue where the launcher could get stuck on “downloading update” and in some cases trigger the update process twice.
Changes
Account Center improvements for upcoming multiplayer infrastructure.
Scene management system updated.
Improved game loading speed and overall performance.
Added a Notifications section to the bottom-right of the main menu. This will be used for user-specific notifications.
Fixes
Fixed an issue where the terminal prompt remained usable while installing packages with apt-get.
Fixed a localization issue with “Grand Hotel” in The Journalist’s Sister – Part 2 mission.
Various UI fixes.
Missions
Fixed an issue in The Eppenstein Files where players who had already hacked the server and downloaded the file could not complete the mission.
If you had already downloaded the file, the objective will now be completed automatically.
Fixed some missing localizations in this mission.
Applications
Added optimizations to Notepad and Code++.
Fixed an issue where these applications could get stuck on “loading…”.
Localization
Added missing localizations for dirhunter.
UI & Visual Fixes
Fixed a visual issue where the Scoutifty control panel was positioned slightly too high.
Added automatic resolution scaling. The system now detects your screen resolution and applies appropriate UI scaling automatically.
Important: For users who were previously using manual UI scaling, the setting has been reset to default with this update. No action is required.
Email System
Removed the ability to permanently delete emails from the trash. Accidentally deleted mission-related emails could block progression. This change prevents that issue.
Search
Improved and strengthened the Goagle search system.
Developer Console
General improvements and refinements.
Infrastructure & Online
Major server optimizations and backend updates.
Online services optimizations.
Large-scale infrastructure improvements in preparation for future online features.
News System
Added a News system. You can now read and interact with news from the Main Menu. (This system will be expanded in the future with additional interactions and rewards.)
Web & Content
Added the Twotter Archive website.
Missions
Added a new mission: The Eppenstein Files.
This mission will automatically unlock and start after completing The Journalist’s Sister mission series.
Launcher
Added a game launcher. Hotfixes and small updates will now be delivered automatically through the launcher.
Reporting
Added a Bug Reports section to the Main Menu. You can now report in-game issues directly from there.
Handbook
Added the dirhunter command to the handbook.
Tools & Terminal
Fixed an issue where Bettercap, Metasploit, and some terminal tools were not functioning correctly.
UI
Fixed a UI scaling bug. All windows and applications now scale correctly.
Localization
Fixed localization errors in the handbook for some Python modules.
Fixed proper name localization issues for Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Arabic.
Fixed 164 localization errors.
Steam Cloud
Added Steam Cloud synchronization.
You can now sync your saves across devices by enabling: Settings → Gameplay → Steam Cloud Sync
New Setting
Added Custom UI Scalability. You can now freely adjust the interface scale. (Settings → Graphics)
File System & Explorer
Added file transfer support between different File Explorer windows.
Fixed an issue where the mv command could not move files from the root directory to another directory.
UI Fixes
Fixed an issue in the Xanara theme where the taskbar appeared slightly floating above its intended position.
Code Editor – Major Update
Added 20 new themes.
Added font and font size options.
The editor now runs in a single-window, tab-based system instead of multiple windows. You can select files from the left panel and switch between them via tabs.
Fixed runner-related issues in the embedded terminal.
Saving no longer requires manual compilation. The system now automatically performs compile checks before saving.
Added drag support to reorder Code Editor tabs.
Notepad
Added drag support to reorder Notepad tabs.
Scripting Updates
Added import support. You can now import other script files and use their definitions.
Type support is included for imported modules.
GitHub
Added the ability to star repositories.
Added the ability to edit repository descriptions.
Repository sorting has been updated. Promoted repositories are now ranked based on star count.
Fixes
Various fixes and improvements for several terminal commands.
Fixed an issue where certain invalid commands in the Code Editor could freeze the game.
Fixed a file path resolution issue in CaptureHandshake that could prevent Hashcat from locating .pcap files when executed from certain directories.
The FileSystem API has been completely redesigned and rebuilt.
New modules and major updates have been added to the Scripting API.
New Module: Networking.Wifi
Wireless network scanning and attack utilities (Bettercap-like functionality).
const interfaces = await Networking.Wifi.GetInterfaces(); const mon = interfaces.find(i => i.monitor); const networks = await Networking.Wifi.Scan(mon.name); const target = networks\; await Networking.Wifi.Deauth(mon.name, target.bssid); const pcap = await Networking.Wifi.CaptureHandshake(mon.name, target.bssid); const password = await Crypto.Hashcat.Decrypt(pcap); println(`Password: ${password}`);Methods
Networking.Wifi.GetInterfaces() — Lists wireless interfaces.
Networking.Wifi.Scan(iface) — Scans nearby WiFi networks (SSID, BSSID, channel, signal strength).
Networking.Wifi.Deauth(iface, bssid, options?) — Sends deauthentication frames to a target access point.
Networking.Wifi.CaptureHandshake(iface, bssid) — Captures a WPA handshake and saves it as a .pcap file.
🔐 Crypto Updates
Crypto.Hashcat.Decrypt now accepts a second parameter for path control.
The Scripting documentation has been completely rewritten and updated.
Added 5 new pages:
Networking
Networking.Wifi
Crypto
HackDB
NTLM
Updated 3 existing pages:
System
Shell
File System
All 30 supported languages have been updated.
Fixes
Fixed a crash that could occur after installing Kisscord.
Fixed an issue that caused Copy-Paste to break.
Fixed a crash in the Log Viewer.
Fixed an issue where notes could duplicate in the Notepad application.
Implemented major security improvements for the scripting system.
Added the ability to delete repositories.
Go to your own repository page → Delete
Improvements
Commands listed in the help menu are now sorted alphabetically.
New Commands
touch — Create a new file
touch notes.txt touch script.tsecho — Print text output
echo "Hello World!" echo Line1\\nLine2cp — Copy files
cp notes.txt backup.txtmv — Move or rename files
mv old.txt new.txt> — Redirect output to a file Creates the file if it doesn't exist. Overwrites it if it does.
echo "192.168.1.1" > targets.txt nmap 10.0.0.1 -sV > scan_results.txt nslookup example.com > dns.txt ls > filelist.txt>> — Append output to a file
echo "first target" > targets.txt echo "second target" >> targets.txtCombining pipes with redirection
cat config.txt | grep "password" > found.txtGeneral
Fixed many bugs and improved overall stability.
Fixed a global text blur issue that occurred when clicking certain input fields in applications (GPU compositing issue).
Added the game version number to the Main Menu and In-Game ESC Menu. This helps identify whether reported issues are caused by outdated versions and speeds up debugging.
Notepad
Added a brand-new Notepad application.
Allows you to take notes without creating .txt files.
You can create multiple notes within the app.
Theme and font customization options are available.
FileSystem
Updated the ReadDir method:
Added path (relative to current directory).
Added exactPath (absolute path from root).
Added the SetDirectory method — you can now change directories via scripting.
Added the ReadFile method — allows reading contents of .txt and some other file types.
Custom App Metadata
Added support for the @app-description parameter.
When included, the description will appear in the help command.
Console Output
Added support for \\t and \\n escape characters in the println method.
Leaving a hacked device without properly cleaning the correct logs now increases suspicion by 10 instead of 20.
Suspicion reduction when changing Wi-Fi networks adjusted from 25 → 20.
Updated the timer widget used in hacked minigames.
Improved timing balance in the Typing minigame.
Correctly typing a pattern in the Typing minigame now grants bonus time.
New Hacked Minigames Added
Packet Catcher
Port Lockdown
Network Router
Frequency Match
Fixed an issue where players could still be hacked while not connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Fixed a soft-lock issue in The Journalist’s Sister – Part 9.
Fixed the cd command behavior in the terminal — using it without parameters now correctly moves one directory back.
Fixed issues in the Typewriter system.
Added multiple missing localizations.
Added 37 missing localizations for Gomail and LCB.
Fixed issues where date and time appeared incorrectly in some languages.
Fixed missing localization for LCB Transfer descriptions.
Fixed date/time symbol issues in LCB Transfers.
Fixed missing localization for NovaEnergy Twotter account and posts in TJS Part 7.
Fixed Kisscord messages in TJS Part 6.
Fixed spacing issues and approximately 200 translation errors in the Chinese language.
Fixed localization issues with names in Chinese.
Added missing localized descriptions for some terminal commands.
Increased dialog window heights to prevent text and buttons from being cut off.
Optimized in-game windows for low-resolution displays.
Added Enter key support for login and registration on:
Twotter
Goagle Mail
Pfsense
LCB
Router websites
Fixes & Improvements
Fixed an issue where the terminal would freeze when using the node command if the target file could not be found.
Removed the Nikto app from the App Store.
Fixed an issue where some UI elements in the main menu were overriding the SFX volume setting (sounds would play even when set to 0).
Fixed an issue where the Metasploit set objective in the Steal Exam Questions mission could fail to complete in certain situations.
Fixed crashes occurring on specific operating system versions.
Fixed a Steamworks-related issue that caused the game to crash on launch on Windows 32-bit systems.
Fixes & Stability
Fixed multiple issues that were affecting overall gameplay.
Fixed a crash that could occur when opening the terminal.
Fixed the intermittent “id” error in the terminal (mostly occurring when using jwt_decoder.py).
Fixed file path–related errors in the terminal.
Fixed the copy–paste bug (hopefully 🤞).
Localization
Fixed the localization issue with Grand Hotel.
It will now appear as “Grand Hotel” in all languages.
This change may indirectly affect lynx search results.
Kisscord & Missions
Fixed issues where Kisscord messages in in-game missions could fail to send, fail to arrive, or not work at all.
If you encountered these issues before the update, you can contact the developer via the Discord channel to have your save fixed.
Fixed an endless loop issue in Kisscord conversations in The Journalist’s Sister – Part 12 and The Choice missions.
Terminal
Fixed a crash that could sometimes occur when reading .txt files using the cat command.
If you encounter any issues or bugs, please report them through our Discord channel so we can fix them as quickly as possible.
Hackhub is still in active development. Your feedback directly shapes the future of the game.
Developer Console
The Developer Console has been completely redesigned and rebuilt from scratch.
New extra features have been added for players.
Save System
Save export and import systems have been implemented.
Players can now export their current save files directly through the Developer Console.
This allows you to share your save file with the developer in case of bugs, crashes, or soft-lock issues.
With the import command, you can create a new save from an existing save file without overwriting your current save.
Scripting
Added a simple: boolean option to the printTable method in the in-game scripting system.
Tables can now be displayed in a simplified view.
Fixes & Improvements
General bug fixes and stability improvements.
Fixed a progression bug after the Kisscord conversation in The Journalist’s Sister – Part 12 mission.
Fixed a crash that could occur when retrieving the current directory in the terminal.
Code Editor
Various improvements have been made to the Code Editor.
You can now test your application directly inside the game.
Added an embedded terminal to the Code Editor.
HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator has just been released !
After a long wait, Hackhub is finally coming to Early Access.
We’re launching on January 26, and alongside the release, we’ll be sharing our roadmap for what’s coming next.
Watch the trailer:
If you enjoy the experience, consider leaving a review and sharing your feedback. Please stay tuned for updates.
Here is the sneak-peak whats coming on hackhub:
https://forum.hotbunny.dev/threads/6-hackhub-devblog-5
Hello Hackers! We are back with a major update bringing significant fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and new features to the core gameplay experience.
Command Renaming: The ipconfig command has been renamed to ifconfig.
Metasploit Enhancements:
New Exploit: Added the new exploit: exploit/multi/fileformat/office_word_macro.
Payload System: Metasploit now supports a dedicated payload system. Certain exploits can now take a payload as an option.
Initial Payload: The first payload, bearos/meterpreter/reverse_tcp, has been added. This payload allows you to establish a connection to your target's system via a reverse TCP connection after a successful phishing attempt. Note: The specified LPORT value must be defined on your current network ports.
Phishing Template: A new "Event Ticket" phishing email template has been added. Victims who open the harmful software sent through this email will randomly (or fully configured) trigger a reverse TCP connection back to you.
Browser Update: The tab structure in the Firebear Browser has been updated to align with modern operating system tab layouts, and its behavior has been adjusted accordingly.
Sqlmap Fixes: Various error fixes have been implemented for the sqlmap command.
Apt-Get Command Update: The terminal command content for objectives requiring an apt-get installation has been updated. Example: Python3 installation - Old: "apt-get install" New: "apt-get install python3"
Networking Tool Synergy: Logic for the Kimai and Wireshark tools has been added to the game, allowing for data theft from cookie-based websites. Initially, this works for firewall login credentials.
WIFI Cracking Improvement: The modem model number will now appear 100% of the time in the modem interface of all connected Wi-Fi networks, enabling the use of the Fern tool to crack the interface password.
New Terminal Autocomplete System: The terminal's autocomplete mechanism has been replaced with a structure similar to real-world operating systems. For example, navigating to /home/user/desktop/files can now be completed by typing "ho" and pressing tab (to complete to "home") and then "/home/u" and pressing tab (to complete to "/home/user").
Terminal Prompt Style: The default terminal prompt style has been changed from "Modern" to "Default."
File Explorer: File listing and drag operations have been changed, and the File Explorer now uses a new list view.
Goagle Mail Updates:
Improvements have been made to Dark Mode in Goagle Mail.
Pasting copied text as a reply in Goagle Mail now removes all unnecessary spaces. This fixes instances where a mission was incorrectly marked as incomplete despite the correct text being sent.
Handbook Search: Search functionality has been added to the Handbook, allowing for detailed searching of categories and resources.
Twotter Updates: The Twotter icon has been renewed, and the ability to add images to posts has been enabled.
UI/Optimization: General UI improvements and optimizations have been made.
Story Completion: The story missions are now complete, and player choices have been added to the game. The final missions will change based on the selections you make.
"The Journalist's Sister" Questline: Numerous bugs in The Journalist's Sister quest series have been fixed. The connection and target company discovery between Part 7 and Part 8 have been changed.
Objective Logic Fixes:
Bugs in the objectives for the Database Theft mission have been corrected.
Objectives that required prior objectives to be completed but could be finished out of order are now correctly restricted: they will only appear and be completable if the preceding objective is finished.
Minigame Bug Fix: Fixed a bug where the minigame would continue for a short period after the timer had run out.
Typing Minigame: 10 additional code blocks have been added to the Typing mini-game.
Sound Fix: The main menu sound problem has been corrected.
IP Request Fix: Fixed a bug where requests sent over an IP address were being blocked via the router IP address.
Blocked Page: A "You have been blocked" page has been added. You will now encounter this page when trying to access a blocked address in the browser.
Note: This update is still in development and hasn’t been released yet. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming in HackHub! 🛠️
DevBlog 4 is packed with new features, mission content, tool improvements, and system updates. Here’s what’s coming next:
In-game git support: clone and pull commands added — you can now clone player repositories and update them with pull.
systemctl system added: set system config vars and restart services (requires root).
New quest lines: Database Theft & Competitor Sabotage added.
Settings → Wallpapers: Fixed overflow showing in the Wallpapers section — no more visual overflow/scroll bug.
sqlmap: Added help parameter (-h for help).
John tool: John no longer decrypts the entire passwd file — it now only decrypts password hashes. Hint text updated accordingly.
HackHub server optimizations and updates.
In-game Git system: added support for clone and pull.
Terminal error output minimized.
Improvements to println method in the terminal.
mxlookup command improvements.
Subnet encryption system changed.
Subnet root passwords are now stored in the system, but they will still not appear in /etc/passwd.
rootgrab command added to Metasploit — usable only when you have a meterpreter session.
You can use the Metasploit rootgrab tool to attempt to access a system’s root password.
systemctl commands:
systemctl config — set a system config variable (only existing config keys can be changed; requires root).
systemctl restart — restart a system’s services (requires root).
New missions: Database Theft & Competitor Sabotage.
Firebear browser: fixed bug related to closing tabs.
Kisscord: adding friends via Enter key.
Lynx: search now supports case-insensitive search — you no longer need exact case matches.
Surfaces system: if an app is open and its maxOpen value is 1, attempting to open it again will focus the existing instance instead of opening another.
Fixed an objective ordering bug in the Altering Exam Grades quest.
🛠️ Note: This update is still in development and hasn’t been released yet. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming in HackHub! 🚧
DevBlog 3 is here with a fresh round of improvements and fixes. This update focuses on making networks more realistic, terminal usage smoother, and gameplay interactions more dynamic.
Here’s what’s on the way:
Terminal Improvements
Fixed input and prompt alignment issues.
Commands and cursor now line up properly, making typing smoother.
Wi-Fi System Overhaul
Wi-Fi networks are now fully integrated into the subnet and port system.
Model numbers are randomized — sometimes hidden for extra mystery.
Added randomized phishing opportunities: in certain cases, providers can be targeted via email.
Tool Fixes
Fixed a major Wireshark bug where packet transfers weren’t displaying correctly.
Localization Updates
Some translation errors have been corrected.
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