Reverse Shells vs Bind Shells

Shell Meaning in Hacking:

The term "shell" refers to a command-line interface that allows a user (or attacker) to interact with a system.

Who Connects to Whom?

• Reverse Shell:

  • Victim (target machine) connects to the attacker.

  • After the connection is made, the attacker gains control over the victim's system using a shell.

• Bind Shell:

  • Attacker connects to the victim (target machine).

  • The victim opens a port and waits (binds a shell), and the attacker connects to that port to get control.

So, to clarify your statement:

"Shell means victim connects to us" ✅ This is true for a reverse shell.

Shell Type	Who Connects to Whom?	Description
Reverse Shell	Victim → Attacker	Victim opens connection to attacker
Bind Shell	Attacker → Victim	Victim opens port; attacker connects

Reverse Shell

Bind Shell