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# Ch4os1

@chao1 · Joined March 2026

### [HTB CPTS Exam: I Thought 115 HTB Boxes Were Enough for HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist. I Was Wrong.](https://ch4os1.hashnode.dev/htb-cpts-exam-i-thought-115-htb-boxes-were-enough-for-htb-certified-penetration-testing-specialist-i-was-wrong?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I recently completed my first attempt at the HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) exam. I did not pass. I captured 7 out of 14 flags and purchased a retake immediately. This is not a po

5 min read · [ch4os1.hashnode.dev](https://ch4os1.hashnode.dev/htb-cpts-exam-i-thought-115-htb-boxes-were-enough-for-htb-certified-penetration-testing-specialist-i-was-wrong?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

[Mar 18](https://hashnode.com/posts/htb-cpts-exam-i-thought-115-htb-boxes-were-enough-for-htb-certified-penetration-testing-specialist-i-was-wrong/69bad3028c55d6eefb39082d)

### [Installing the Latest NetExec on HTB Pwnbox: A Clean pipx Method](https://ch4os1.hashnode.dev/installing-the-latest-netexec-on-htb-pwnbox-a-clean-pipx-method?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

If you're used HackTheBox to practice AD pentest, you've undoubtedly used or heard of NetExec (NXC) - the powerful successor to CrackMapExec for network protocol attacks. However, if you've tried inst

3 min read · [ch4os1.hashnode.dev](https://ch4os1.hashnode.dev/installing-the-latest-netexec-on-htb-pwnbox-a-clean-pipx-method?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

[Mar 16](https://hashnode.com/posts/installing-the-latest-netexec-on-htb-pwnbox-a-clean-pipx-method/69b80cbc2ad6ae5184a8bdc9)

### [Installing the Latest Certipy on HTB Pwnbox: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://ch4os1.hashnode.dev/installing-the-latest-certipy-on-htb-pwnbox-a-step-by-step-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

If you're doing Active Directory certificate attacks on HackTheBox, you've probably heard or used Certipy - the incredible tool by Oliver Lyak for PKI abuse. However, if you've tried installing it on

3 min read · [ch4os1.hashnode.dev](https://ch4os1.hashnode.dev/installing-the-latest-certipy-on-htb-pwnbox-a-step-by-step-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

[Mar 16](https://hashnode.com/posts/installing-the-latest-certipy-on-htb-pwnbox-a-step-by-step-guide/69b80a502ad6ae5184a70799)