My TryHackMe Journey: 33 Rooms and Counting!
New Year, New Hacking Goals!
It’s January 1st, 2026, and I wanted to share my TryHackMe progress. What started as curiosity has turned into a genuine passion for cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
My TryHackMe profile - rangersmyth [0x8][HACKER]
Current Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Username | rangersmyth |
| Rank | 166,376 (Top 9%) |
| Badges | 7 |
| Completed Rooms | 33 |
| Current Streak | 2 days |
Top 9% of all TryHackMe users! Not bad for someone who’s learning as they go.
Rooms Completed
Here’s a breakdown of the rooms I’ve conquered so far:
Beginner Fundamentals
| Room | What I Learned |
|---|---|
| Learning Cyber Security | Overview of cybersecurity career paths |
| Starting Out In Cyber Sec | Different roles in the industry |
| Introductory Researching | OSINT and research skills for pentesting |
Linux Skills
| Room | What I Learned |
|---|---|
| Linux Fundamentals Part 1 | Basic commands, navigation |
| Linux Fundamentals Part 2 | SSH, permissions, users |
| Linux Fundamentals Part 3 | Advanced utilities, automation |
Web & Networking
| Room | What I Learned |
|---|---|
| HTTP in Detail | How web requests work |
| Google Dorking | Finding hidden content with search operators |
Tools & Utilities
| Room | What I Learned |
|---|---|
| tmux | Terminal multiplexing for efficiency |
| Toolbox: Vim | The legendary text editor |
CTF Challenges
| Room | What I Learned |
|---|---|
| Mr Robot CTF | Real-world style box exploitation |
| Advent of Cyber 3 (2021) | 25 days of varied challenges |
| The Game | Reverse engineering Godot games |
My Favourite Rooms
1. Mr Robot CTF
Based on the TV show! This room taught me real enumeration and exploitation techniques. Finding that first shell was incredibly satisfying.
2. Advent of Cyber
25 days of challenges covering everything from web exploitation to forensics. Perfect for building a broad skill set.
3. Google Dorking
Mind-blowing how much you can find with the right search queries. Essential OSINT skill.
What’s Next?
For 2026, my goals are:
- Complete 100 rooms
- Reach Top 5%
- Get more badges
- Start HackTheBox journey
- Complete eJPT certification path
Tips for Beginners
- Start with fundamentals - Linux Fundamentals trilogy is essential
- Don’t skip the “easy” rooms - They build important foundations
- Take notes - I use Obsidian to document everything
- Join the community - Discord is great for hints without spoilers
- Consistency beats intensity - 1 hour daily > 10 hours once a week
Connect With Me
- TryHackMe: rangersmyth
- HackTheBox: [Coming soon!]
The Journey Continues
33 rooms down, many more to go. Every room teaches something new, every flag captured is a small victory.
Here’s to more hacking in 2026! 🚀
“I’m not Russian. I’m a Ranger.” 🎖️