New Stuff

• 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.

Changes & Fixes

• Fixed a critical bug where apt-get install <unknown_package> 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.

Community Note

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!

🛠️ Note: This update is still in development and hasn’t been released yet. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming in HackHub!

💻 System & Tool Updates

• 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.

✨ Quality of Life & UI Improvements

• 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.

🕹️ Mission & Story Fixes

• 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!

Hello Hackers 🚀

DevBlog 4 is packed with new features, mission content, tool improvements, and system updates. Here’s what’s coming next:

Highlights

• DevBlog 4 is packed with new features, mission content, tool improvements, and system updates. Here’s what’s coming next
• systemctl system added: set system config vars and restart services (requires root).
• New quest lines: Database Theft & Competitor Sabotage added.

Changes & Fixes

• 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 quests: 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! 

Hello Hackers 🚀

• Fixed input and prompt alignment issues.
• Commands and cursor now line up properly, making typing smoother.

• 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.

• Fixed a major Wireshark bug where packet transfers weren’t displaying correctly.

• Some translation errors have been corrected

Note: This update is still in development and hasn’t been released yet. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming in HackHub!

Hello Hackers! 🚀

DevBlog 2 is here to give you a look at the upcoming changes and improvements in HackHub. This update aims to make your experience more realistic, faster, and user-friendly. Here’s what’s planned:

🌙 Dark Mode

• Dark mode will be added to all Goagle websites (Homepage, Search, Mail).
• Perfect for long sessions without straining your eyes.

🖥 Desktop & File System Updates

• Desktop icon placement issues will be fixed and icon styles slightly updated.
• Bug when creating a file with the same name will be fixed. Now, files will behave like a real OS: duplicate names will be automatically numbered (e.g., file (2)).

💻 Terminal Improvements

• Terminal structure is being updated.
• Table layouts in the terminal will now fit correctly on the screen.
• Scroll will automatically follow new lines, solving previous issues.
• Unnecessary empty space at the bottom of the terminal will be removed.
• Terminal alignment problems will be fixed.

🌐 Firebear Browser v2

• Fully rebuilt with a modern and faster interface.
• Designed to behave like a real web browser, supporting IP addresses and ports directly from the terminal.
• System notifications inside the Surfaces system will automatically open URLs in the browser when clicked.
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✉️ Typewriter System

• The typewriter system (Kisscord messages, mails) will now have a “Character” mode option.
• Instead of sending single characters per keystroke, it will type one word per key press.
• Settings: Settings → Gameplay → Typewriter Mode.

🛠 Miscellaneous Bug Fixes

• Translation issues are being corrected.
• Desktop overlapping icon problems will be fixed.
• Kisscord chat will automatically focus input when switching chat screens.
• Various other bug fixes and performance improvements.