Ethical Hacking: A Hands-on Introduction to Breaking In

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to hacking, covering topics such as network protocols, websites, and the Linux operating system. It also includes exercises and labs to help readers develop their skills.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2021
Publisher: No Starch Press,US

This comprehensive guide to hacking provides everything you need to embark on your journey to becoming an ethical hacker. Through a hands-on lab setup, this book guides you through a range of essential activities, covering topics such as capturing and analyzing victim traffic, encrypting files and creating fake emails, and executing sophisticated social engineering attacks. As you progress, you'll delve into advanced techniques like fuzzing, writing trojans and rootkits, and conducting website exploitation. Along the way, you'll gain a deep understanding of technologies like network protocols, websites, and the Linux operating system. You'll also utilize tools commonly used by professional penetration testers, such as Metasploit and Wireshark, and progress from setting up a virtual lab environment for small-scale hacks to expanding your skills to take over an extensive corporate network. Whether you're a programmer interested in learning the fundamentals of designing your own hacking tools or a beginner seeking to explore the world of hacking, this manual is an invaluable resource. It offers detailed explanations, accompanied by exercises, to reinforce your learning and help you develop practical skills.

Dimension: 235 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781718501874