Kioptrix Virtual Machine 3 installation on Oracle virtual box

INTRODUCTION: 

Practice indeed makes perfect in the world of ethical hacking and pentesting. The best way to improve your skills is through the use of purpose-built vulnerable machines that truly simulate real-world security challenges. Enter Kioptrix Virtual Machine 3, a popular platform among security enthusiasts looking to refine their penetration testing techniques in a controlled environment. In this post, I'll guide you through installing Kioptrix VM 3 into Oracle VirtualBox. This will turn your system into a powerful lab where you'll test your cybersecurity skills. Whether you're an experienced pro or a newcomer, this tutorial will unlock unique ways to sharpen your skills and dive deeper into the world of vulnerability exploitation.

STEP 1: Download and install the Oracle Virtual Box. Go to Oracle's official website , here you'd download the virtualbox software also ensure to download your specific platform package (either windows OS, mac OS or Linux distribution). In the image below I just selected windows hosts.

STEP 2: Download the virtual machine (VM) from Vulnhub - KVM3

STEP 3: The downloaded .rar file is an archive of many files which we need to extract. According to your Operating System and the applications you have installed, extract this file to a folder, and remember the path of that folder

STEP 4: Open the VirtualBox application and on the top menu, select ‘New’

STEP 5: Give it a name, choose the path where the machine files will be stored, or leave it unchanged. Select Type: ‘Linux’ and Version: ‘Other Linux 32-bit’. Then click ‘Next’

STEP 6: Select the appropriate machine memory size. Anything over 512MB is sufficient. Then click ‘Next’

STEP 7: 'Use an existing virtual hard disk file,' click on the folder icon to choose the path. Then click 'Next'

STEP 8: Click 'Add' on the top menu, choose the path to the directory where the extracted files are, and select the .vmdk file and then click on 'Choose'

STEP 9: On the ‘Summary’ window, click on ‘Finish’

STEP 10: Start the machine by clicking on the ‘Start’ button which is at the top menu

STEP 11: You will see a blue screen from Kudzu. Don’t press any key and wait for time run out.

STEP 12: Once you see the ‘Kioptrix login:’ text, the machine is running

CONCLUSION

You’ve now successfully installed Kioptrix Virtual Machine 3 on Oracle VirtualBox, transforming your system into a hands-on ethical hacking lab. This setup offers the perfect environment to sharpen your penetration testing skills and explore real-world vulnerabilities without any risks. By experimenting with Kioptrix VM 3, you’re well on your way to enhancing your cybersecurity knowledge, gaining valuable experience in tackling various security challenges. The journey doesn’t stop here – keep testing, exploring, and learning as you take on more advanced hacking scenarios. Stay curious, stay persistent, and continue mastering the art of ethical hacking.