Learn how to set up a private hacking lab using VirtualBox to practice ethical hacking safely. The guide covers installing necessary software like VirtualBox and Kali Linux, setting up attacking and target machines, and configuring a host-only network to ensure isolation from the public internet. Finally, it shows basic scanning techniques using Nmap for identifying and understanding the target machine's network configuration.

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Project SetupHow to Install VirtualBoxHow to Install Kali LinuxHow to Install a Target VMUpdate Networking SettingsScanning the TargetConclusion
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