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Reverse shell not connecting

N Network High

🔴 Error Message

Listener waiting but no incoming connection

📖 What This Means

Firewall or NAT blocking reverse connection.

🔧 Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Check LHOST is reachable
  2. Open firewall: sudo ufw allow PORT
  3. Try port 443
  4. Use ngrok for NAT bypass