Level 3: Hidden Files

1. Exit Level 2 and SSH into Level 3

After retrieving the Level 3 password from Level 2, exit your current SSH session:

exit

Then, connect as bandit3 using the password obtained:

ssh bandit3@bandit.labs.overthewire.org -p 2220

2. List the Contents of the Home Directory

Once logged in as bandit3, run:

ls

You should see a directory named inhere.

3. Change into the inhere Directory

Enter the hidden-files directory:

cd inhere

4. Observe No Visible Files

Running a plain ls shows nothing:

ls

However, a hidden file is present but not yet visible.

5. Reveal Hidden Files

To list hidden files, use ls -la (or ls -A):

ls -la

You will now see a file named ...Hiding-From-You.

6. Read the Hidden File

Display the contents to obtain the Level 4 password:

cat ...Hiding-From-You

The output is the password for bandit4.

Summary & Key Commands

• exit : return to your local machine from Level 2.
• ssh bandit3@bandit.labs.overthewire.org -p 2220 : connect as bandit3.
• ls : list visible files (shows inhere directory).
• cd inhere : change into the inhere directory.
• ls -la : list all files, including hidden ones; reveals ...Hiding-From-You.
• cat ...Hiding-From-You : display the hidden file to get the Level 4 password.