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| history of ethical hacking: The Ethics of Cybersecurity Markus Christen, Bert Gordijn, Michele Loi, 2020-02-10 This open access book provides the first comprehensive collection of papers that provide an integrative view on cybersecurity. It discusses theories, problems and solutions on the relevant ethical issues involved. This work is sorely needed in a world where cybersecurity has become indispensable to protect trust and confidence in the digital infrastructure whilst respecting fundamental values like equality, fairness, freedom, or privacy. The book has a strong practical focus as it includes case studies outlining ethical issues in cybersecurity and presenting guidelines and other measures to tackle those issues. It is thus not only relevant for academics but also for practitioners in cybersecurity such as providers of security software, governmental CERTs or Chief Security Officers in companies. |
| history of ethical hacking: Ethical Hacking Alana Maurushat, 2019-04-09 How will governments and courts protect civil liberties in this new era of hacktivism? Ethical Hacking discusses the attendant moral and legal issues. The first part of the 21st century will likely go down in history as the era when ethical hackers opened governments and the line of transparency moved by force. One need only read the motto “we open governments” on the Twitter page for Wikileaks to gain a sense of the sea change that has occurred. Ethical hacking is the non-violent use of a technology in pursuit of a cause—political or otherwise—which is often legally and morally ambiguous. Hacktivists believe in two general but spirited principles: respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression and personal privacy; and the responsibility of government to be open, transparent and fully accountable to the public. How courts and governments will deal with hacking attempts which operate in a grey zone of the law and where different ethical views collide remains to be seen. What is undisputed is that Ethical Hacking presents a fundamental discussion of key societal questions. A fundamental discussion of key societal questions. This book is published in English. - La première moitié du XXIe siècle sera sans doute reconnue comme l’époque où le piratage éthique a ouvert de force les gouvernements, déplaçant les limites de la transparence. La page twitter de Wikileaks enchâsse cet ethos à même sa devise, « we open governments », et sa volonté d’être omniprésent. En parallèle, les grandes sociétés de technologie comme Apple se font compétition pour produire des produits de plus en plus sécuritaires et à protéger les données de leurs clients, alors même que les gouvernements tentent de limiter et de décrypter ces nouvelles technologies d’encryption. Entre-temps, le marché des vulnérabilités en matière de sécurité augmente à mesure que les experts en sécurité informatique vendent des vulnérabilités de logiciels des grandes technologies, dont Apple et Google, contre des sommes allant de 10 000 à 1,5 million de dollars. L’activisme en sécurité est à la hausse. Le piratage éthique est l’utilisation non-violence d’une technologie quelconque en soutien d’une cause politique ou autre qui est souvent ambigue d’un point de vue juridique et moral. Le hacking éthique peut désigner les actes de vérification de pénétration professionnelle ou d’experts en sécurité informatique, de même que d’autres formes d’actions émergentes, comme l’hacktivisme et la désobéissance civile en ligne. L’hacktivisme est une forme de piratage éthique, mais également une forme de militantisme des droits civils à l’ère numérique. En principe, les adeptes du hacktivisme croient en deux grands principes : le respect des droits de la personne et les libertés fondamentales, y compris la liberté d’expression et à la vie privée, et la responsabilité des gouvernements d’être ouverts, transparents et pleinement redevables au public. En pratique, toutefois, les antécédents comme les agendas des hacktivistes sont fort diversifiés. Il n’est pas clair de quelle façon les tribunaux et les gouvernements traiteront des tentatives de piratage eu égard aux zones grises juridiques, aux approches éthiques conflictuelles, et compte tenu du fait qu’il n’existe actuellement, dans le monde, presque aucune exception aux provisions, en matière de cybercrime et de crime informatique, liées à la recherche sur la sécurité ou l’intérêt public. Il sera également difficile de déterminer le lien entre hacktivisme et droits civils. Ce livre est publié en anglais. |
| history of ethical hacking: Ethical Hacking Elijah Lewis, 2020-04-14 This book is for those of you looking to adding more skills to your arsenal. It touches upon all topics that an ethical hacker should know about and how to implement the skills of a professional hacker.The book will provide a brief history of ethical hacking. You will learn what ethical hacking means and how this term is different from general hacking. Hacking topics include physical threats as well as the non-physical threats in an organization that all skilled ethical hackers must understand.You'll be provided with the rules of ethical hacking that you must memorize in order to properly implement.An ethical hacker is nothing without tools; therefore, there is a compiled list of some of the most prominent tools that will help you manage your hacking plans. Some of the tools include Nmap, John the Ripper, IronWASP, Maltgeo, Wireshark, and Metasploit. Also included are tricks on how to use Python to hack passwords.As an ethical hacker, you'll learn how to beat the black hat hacker at his own game! Learn to recognize and counter social engineering attacks, trojan horses, malware and more.In this book you'll discover many unexpected computer vulnerabilities as we categorize the systems in terms of vulnerability. You may be surprised to learn that simple gaps under an office door can put your organization at risk for being hacked! In additional, you will learn in step by step detail how you can hack into a Windows operating system. Don't worry - you don't have to be an expert to be an ethical hacker. You just need an excellent guide, like this one. Click the Buy Now button to get started protecting yourself and your organization from unethical hackers. |
| history of ethical hacking: Hackers Steven Levy, 2010-05-19 This 25th anniversary edition of Steven Levy's classic book traces the exploits of the computer revolution's original hackers -- those brilliant and eccentric nerds from the late 1950s through the early '80s who took risks, bent the rules, and pushed the world in a radical new direction. With updated material from noteworthy hackers such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Stallman, and Steve Wozniak, Hackers is a fascinating story that begins in early computer research labs and leads to the first home computers. Levy profiles the imaginative brainiacs who found clever and unorthodox solutions to computer engineering problems. They had a shared sense of values, known as the hacker ethic, that still thrives today. Hackers captures a seminal period in recent history when underground activities blazed a trail for today's digital world, from MIT students finagling access to clunky computer-card machines to the DIY culture that spawned the Altair and the Apple II. |
| history of ethical hacking: The Unofficial Guide to Ethical Hacking Ankit Fadia, 2006 In an effort to create a secure computing platform, computer security has become increasingly important over the last several years. It is imperative to know the right tools and resources to use so that you can better protect your system from becoming the victim of attacks. Understanding the nature of things like file encryption, firewall, and viruses help you make your system more secure. |
| history of ethical hacking: Hands on Hacking Matthew Hickey, Jennifer Arcuri, 2020-09-16 A fast, hands-on introduction to offensive hacking techniques Hands-On Hacking teaches readers to see through the eyes of their adversary and apply hacking techniques to better understand real-world risks to computer networks and data. Readers will benefit from the author's years of experience in the field hacking into computer networks and ultimately training others in the art of cyber-attacks. This book holds no punches and explains the tools, tactics and procedures used by ethical hackers and criminal crackers alike. We will take you on a journey through a hacker’s perspective when focused on the computer infrastructure of a target company, exploring how to access the servers and data. Once the information gathering stage is complete, you’ll look for flaws and their known exploits—including tools developed by real-world government financed state-actors. An introduction to the same hacking techniques that malicious hackers will use against an organization Written by infosec experts with proven history of publishing vulnerabilities and highlighting security flaws Based on the tried and tested material used to train hackers all over the world in the art of breaching networks Covers the fundamental basics of how computer networks are inherently vulnerable to attack, teaching the student how to apply hacking skills to uncover vulnerabilities We cover topics of breaching a company from the external network perimeter, hacking internal enterprise systems and web application vulnerabilities. Delving into the basics of exploitation with real-world practical examples, you won't find any hypothetical academic only attacks here. From start to finish this book will take the student through the steps necessary to breach an organization to improve its security. Written by world-renowned cybersecurity experts and educators, Hands-On Hacking teaches entry-level professionals seeking to learn ethical hacking techniques. If you are looking to understand penetration testing and ethical hacking, this book takes you from basic methods to advanced techniques in a structured learning format. |
| history of ethical hacking: Hacking the Hacker Roger A. Grimes, 2017-05-01 Meet the world's top ethical hackers and explore the tools of the trade Hacking the Hacker takes you inside the world of cybersecurity to show you what goes on behind the scenes, and introduces you to the men and women on the front lines of this technological arms race. Twenty-six of the world's top white hat hackers, security researchers, writers, and leaders, describe what they do and why, with each profile preceded by a no-experience-necessary explanation of the relevant technology. Dorothy Denning discusses advanced persistent threats, Martin Hellman describes how he helped invent public key encryption, Bill Cheswick talks about firewalls, Dr. Charlie Miller talks about hacking cars, and other cybersecurity experts from around the world detail the threats, their defenses, and the tools and techniques they use to thwart the most advanced criminals history has ever seen. Light on jargon and heavy on intrigue, this book is designed to be an introduction to the field; final chapters include a guide for parents of young hackers, as well as the Code of Ethical Hacking to help you start your own journey to the top. Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly critical at all levels, from retail businesses all the way up to national security. This book drives to the heart of the field, introducing the people and practices that help keep our world secure. Go deep into the world of white hat hacking to grasp just how critical cybersecurity is Read the stories of some of the world's most renowned computer security experts Learn how hackers do what they do—no technical expertise necessary Delve into social engineering, cryptography, penetration testing, network attacks, and more As a field, cybersecurity is large and multi-faceted—yet not historically diverse. With a massive demand for qualified professional that is only going to grow, opportunities are endless. Hacking the Hacker shows you why you should give the field a closer look. |
| history of ethical hacking: Operating System Structures to Support Security and Reliable Software Theodore A. Linden, 1976 |
| history of ethical hacking: Learn Ethical Hacking from Scratch Zaid Sabih, 2018-07-31 Learn how to hack systems like black hat hackers and secure them like security experts Key Features Understand how computer systems work and their vulnerabilities Exploit weaknesses and hack into machines to test their security Learn how to secure systems from hackers Book Description This book starts with the basics of ethical hacking, how to practice hacking safely and legally, and how to install and interact with Kali Linux and the Linux terminal. You will explore network hacking, where you will see how to test the security of wired and wireless networks. You’ll also learn how to crack the password for any Wi-Fi network (whether it uses WEP, WPA, or WPA2) and spy on the connected devices. Moving on, you will discover how to gain access to remote computer systems using client-side and server-side attacks. You will also get the hang of post-exploitation techniques, including remotely controlling and interacting with the systems that you compromised. Towards the end of the book, you will be able to pick up web application hacking techniques. You'll see how to discover, exploit, and prevent a number of website vulnerabilities, such as XSS and SQL injections. The attacks covered are practical techniques that work against real systems and are purely for educational purposes. At the end of each section, you will learn how to detect, prevent, and secure systems from these attacks. What you will learn Understand ethical hacking and the different fields and types of hackers Set up a penetration testing lab to practice safe and legal hacking Explore Linux basics, commands, and how to interact with the terminal Access password-protected networks and spy on connected clients Use server and client-side attacks to hack and control remote computers Control a hacked system remotely and use it to hack other systems Discover, exploit, and prevent a number of web application vulnerabilities such as XSS and SQL injections Who this book is for Learning Ethical Hacking from Scratch is for anyone interested in learning how to hack and test the security of systems like professional hackers and security experts. |
| history of ethical hacking: Coding Freedom E. Gabriella Coleman, 2013 Who are computer hackers? What is free software? And what does the emergence of a community dedicated to the production of free and open source software--and to hacking as a technical, aesthetic, and moral project--reveal about the values of contemporary liberalism? Exploring the rise and political significance of the free and open source software (F/OSS) movement in the United States and Europe, Coding Freedom details the ethics behind hackers' devotion to F/OSS, the social codes that guide its production, and the political struggles through which hackers question the scope and direction of copyright and patent law. In telling the story of the F/OSS movement, the book unfolds a broader narrative involving computing, the politics of access, and intellectual property. E. Gabriella Coleman tracks the ways in which hackers collaborate and examines passionate manifestos, hacker humor, free software project governance, and festive hacker conferences. Looking at the ways that hackers sustain their productive freedom, Coleman shows that these activists, driven by a commitment to their work, reformulate key ideals including free speech, transparency, and meritocracy, and refuse restrictive intellectual protections. Coleman demonstrates how hacking, so often marginalized or misunderstood, sheds light on the continuing relevance of liberalism in online collaboration. |
| history of ethical hacking: Information Security for beginners Cybellium, 2023-09-05 In our digital age, where information flows freely and cyber threats abound, understanding the fundamentals of information security is essential for everyone. Information Security for Beginners is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the world of cybersecurity, providing accessible insights to individuals with little to no prior knowledge. Whether you're a tech novice, a curious learner, or anyone concerned about protecting sensitive data, this book is your entry point to grasp the crucial concepts of information security. About the Book: Authored by experts in the field, Information Security for Beginners offers a user-friendly exploration of the realm of cybersecurity. Designed to accommodate readers without a technical background, this book unpacks complex concepts into clear explanations, empowering readers of all levels to comprehend the essentials of information security. Key Features: · Cracking the Security Code: Delve into the core principles that underlie information security, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, and more. Through relatable examples and everyday scenarios, gain a solid foundation in safeguarding information. · Understanding Cyber Threats: Explore the landscape of cyber threats that organizations and individuals face. From phishing attacks and malware to social engineering, grasp the tactics employed by malicious actors and how to counter them. · Basic Security Practices: Discover practical steps you can take to enhance your digital security. Learn about strong password creation, safe online browsing, secure Wi-Fi usage, and protecting your personal information. · Navigating Online Privacy: Dive into the world of online privacy and data protection. Understand the importance of privacy settings, managing personal information, and staying vigilant against online tracking. · Safe Digital Habits: Develop a cybersecurity mindset by learning best practices for email security, secure file sharing, and recognizing common scams. Arm yourself with tools to discern between legitimate and malicious online activities. · Securing Devices: Explore strategies to secure your devices, including smartphones, computers, and IoT devices. Discover tips for software updates, antivirus protection, and safeguarding against common vulnerabilities. · Ethical Considerations: Engage with ethical discussions surrounding information security. Examine the balance between security measures and individual rights, and understand the implications of data breaches on individuals and society. · Resources and Further Learning: Access a helpful glossary of terms and a curated list of resources for continued exploration. Equip yourself with knowledge to stay informed and educated in an ever-changing digital landscape. |
| history of ethical hacking: Infinity Ethical Hacking Arthur S Sapp, 2020-07 Ever wanted to learn computer security, but didn't know where to start? This book is for you. The author starts from scratch with the fundamental concepts of data networks and computer security, developing them during the first two chapters to build the knowledge bases. The second half of the book focuses on the work methodology of an ethical hacker, the management of various tools to perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, as well as the methods to perform attacks on data networks. The content presents the reader with a tutorial on the basic use of various tools through various laboratories that are easy to follow and reproduce in a virtual environment. Information technologies continue to evolve day by day, so this book represents a starting point for all those enthusiasts of the world of computer security. At the end, you will know the process to carry out ethical hacking through attack strategies in data networks and you will obtain knowledge about the methods of mitigation of computer threats, all this in a practical and simple way to learn. |
| history of ethical hacking: Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition Jon Erickson, 2008-02-01 Hacking is the art of creative problem solving, whether that means finding an unconventional solution to a difficult problem or exploiting holes in sloppy programming. Many people call themselves hackers, but few have the strong technical foundation needed to really push the envelope. Rather than merely showing how to run existing exploits, author Jon Erickson explains how arcane hacking techniques actually work. To share the art and science of hacking in a way that is accessible to everyone, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition introduces the fundamentals of C programming from a hacker's perspective. The included LiveCD provides a complete Linux programming and debugging environment—all without modifying your current operating system. Use it to follow along with the book's examples as you fill gaps in your knowledge and explore hacking techniques on your own. Get your hands dirty debugging code, overflowing buffers, hijacking network communications, bypassing protections, exploiting cryptographic weaknesses, and perhaps even inventing new exploits. This book will teach you how to: – Program computers using C, assembly language, and shell scripts – Corrupt system memory to run arbitrary code using buffer overflows and format strings – Inspect processor registers and system memory with a debugger to gain a real understanding of what is happening – Outsmart common security measures like nonexecutable stacks and intrusion detection systems – Gain access to a remote server using port-binding or connect-back shellcode, and alter a server's logging behavior to hide your presence – Redirect network traffic, conceal open ports, and hijack TCP connections – Crack encrypted wireless traffic using the FMS attack, and speed up brute-force attacks using a password probability matrix Hackers are always pushing the boundaries, investigating the unknown, and evolving their art. Even if you don't already know how to program, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition will give you a complete picture of programming, machine architecture, network communications, and existing hacking techniques. Combine this knowledge with the included Linux environment, and all you need is your own creativity. |
| history of ethical hacking: History's Angel Anjum Hasan, 2023-07-06 A darkly funny, sharply observed, and deeply moving novel about the surprises and struggles of life in contemporary Delhi _____________________ 'A beautiful novel exploring tensions in modern India' OBSERVER 'Confirms Anjum Hasan as one of the most important writers of our time' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE Alif is a middle-aged, mild-mannered history teacher, living in contemporary Delhi, at a time in India's history when Muslims are seen either as hapless victims or live threats. Though his life's passion is the history he teaches, it's the present that presses down on him: his wife is set on a bigger house and a better car while trying to ace her MBA exams; his teenage son wants to quit school to get rich; his supercilious colleagues are suspicious of a Muslim teaching India's history; and his old friend Ganesh has just reconnected with a childhood sweetheart with whom Alif was always rather enamored himself. And then the unthinkable happens. While Alif is leading a school field trip, a student goads him, and in a fit of anger, Alif twists his ear. His job suddenly on the line, Alif finds his life rapidly descending into chaos. Meanwhile, his home city, too, darkens under the spreading shadow of violence. In this darkly funny, sharply observed, and shockingly moving novel, Anjum Hasan deftly and delicately explores the life of Muslims in India and the force and consequence of remembering your people's history in an increasingly indifferent milieu. 'Hasan's eye is sharp and her aim is unerring. This is a work of sublime elegance' SHRUTI SWAMY, author of The Archer 'Told in a subdued, sad, ironical tenor, it is compassionate without being sentimental' GEETANJALI SHREE, author of the International Booker Prize-winning Tomb of Sand 'Extremely timely ... History's Angel helps us view the erasures of the past through a living lens with sensitivity and nuance' DAISY ROCKWELL |
| history of ethical hacking: Web Application Security Andrew Hoffman, 2020-03-02 While many resources for network and IT security are available, detailed knowledge regarding modern web application security has been lacking—until now. This practical guide provides both offensive and defensive security concepts that software engineers can easily learn and apply. Andrew Hoffman, a senior security engineer at Salesforce, introduces three pillars of web application security: recon, offense, and defense. You’ll learn methods for effectively researching and analyzing modern web applications—including those you don’t have direct access to. You’ll also learn how to break into web applications using the latest hacking techniques. Finally, you’ll learn how to develop mitigations for use in your own web applications to protect against hackers. Explore common vulnerabilities plaguing today's web applications Learn essential hacking techniques attackers use to exploit applications Map and document web applications for which you don’t have direct access Develop and deploy customized exploits that can bypass common defenses Develop and deploy mitigations to protect your applications against hackers Integrate secure coding best practices into your development lifecycle Get practical tips to help you improve the overall security of your web applications |
| history of ethical hacking: The InfoSec Handbook Umesha Nayak, Umesh Hodeghatta Rao, 2014-09-17 The InfoSec Handbook offers the reader an organized layout of information that is easily read and understood. Allowing beginners to enter the field and understand the key concepts and ideas, while still keeping the experienced readers updated on topics and concepts. It is intended mainly for beginners to the field of information security, written in a way that makes it easy for them to understand the detailed content of the book. The book offers a practical and simple view of the security practices while still offering somewhat technical and detailed information relating to security. It helps the reader build a strong foundation of information, allowing them to move forward from the book with a larger knowledge base. Security is a constantly growing concern that everyone must deal with. Whether it’s an average computer user or a highly skilled computer user, they are always confronted with different security risks. These risks range in danger and should always be dealt with accordingly. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of the dangers or how to prevent them and this is where most of the issues arise in information technology (IT). When computer users do not take security into account many issues can arise from that like system compromises or loss of data and information. This is an obvious issue that is present with all computer users. This book is intended to educate the average and experienced user of what kinds of different security practices and standards exist. It will also cover how to manage security software and updates in order to be as protected as possible from all of the threats that they face. |
| history of ethical hacking: Ninja Hacking Thomas Wilhelm, Jason Andress, 2010-11-02 Ninja Hacking offers insight on how to conduct unorthodox attacks on computing networks, using disguise, espionage, stealth, and concealment. This book blends the ancient practices of Japanese ninjas, in particular the historical Ninjutsu techniques, with the present hacking methodologies. It looks at the methods used by malicious attackers in real-world situations and details unorthodox penetration testing techniques by getting inside the mind of a ninja. It also expands upon current penetration testing methodologies including new tactics for hardware and physical attacks. This book is organized into 17 chapters. The first two chapters incorporate the historical ninja into the modern hackers. The white-hat hackers are differentiated from the black-hat hackers. The function gaps between them are identified. The next chapters explore strategies and tactics using knowledge acquired from Sun Tzu's The Art of War applied to a ninja hacking project. The use of disguise, impersonation, and infiltration in hacking is then discussed. Other chapters cover stealth, entering methods, espionage using concealment devices, covert listening devices, intelligence gathering and interrogation, surveillance, and sabotage. The book concludes by presenting ways to hide the attack locations and activities. This book will be of great value not only to penetration testers and security professionals, but also to network and system administrators as well as hackers. - Discusses techniques used by malicious attackers in real-world situations - Details unorthodox penetration testing techniques by getting inside the mind of a ninja - Expands upon current penetration testing methodologies including new tactics for hardware and physical attacks |
| history of ethical hacking: Ethical Hacking Elijah Lewis, 2020-01-11 Have you always wanted to understand what ethical hacking is? Did you ever want to learn more about how to perform an ethical hack to take care of the security vulnerabilities in a system? Do you want to learn how to secure your system? If you answered yes to these questions, then you have come to the right place. Ethical hacking is a profession that has gained popularity in the last few years. Network security and cybersecurity have become important aspects of every business. Hackers have always hacked the network or server of an organization to obtain personal information that can derail the company. It is for this reason that organizations have begun to hire the professionals to help them maintain this security. These professionals are ethical hackers. An ethical hacker will run numerous tests and hacks that another cracker may use to obtain sensitive information about the system. If you are looking to become an ethical hacker, you have come to the right place. Over the course of this book, you will gather information on: - What is hacking?- Differences between hacking and ethical hacking- Different terms used in ethical hacking- The ethical hacking commandments- The skills and tools required to become an ethical hacker- The process and phases of ethical hacking- Tools to perform ethical hacking- Different types of attacks to penetrate a network like penetration testing, ARP spoofing, DNS Spoofing, Password Hacking, Password Cracking, SQL injection, Sniffing, Fingerprinting, Enumeration, Exploitation and more- How to gain access to a system and much moreThis book also sheds some light on what the Kali Linux distribution is and how you can install this distribution on your system. This distribution is the best for any type of hacking. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a copy of this book now |
| history of ethical hacking: Defense against the Black Arts Jesse Varsalone, Matthew McFadden, 2011-09-07 As technology has developed, computer hackers have become increasingly sophisticated, mastering the ability to hack into even the most impenetrable systems. The best way to secure a system is to understand the tools hackers use and know how to circumvent them. Defense against the Black Arts: How Hackers Do What They Do and How to Protect against It provides hands-on instruction to a host of techniques used to hack into a variety of systems. Exposing hacker methodology with concrete examples, this book shows you how to outwit computer predators at their own game. Among the many things you’ll learn: How to get into a Windows operating system without having the username or password Vulnerabilities associated with passwords and how to keep them out of the hands of hackers How hackers use the techniques of computer forensic examiners to wreak havoc on individuals and companies Hiding one’s IP address to avoid detection Manipulating data to and from a web page or application for nefarious reasons How to find virtually anything on the internet How hackers research the targets they plan to attack How network defenders collect traffic across the wire to indentify intrusions Using Metasploit to attack weaknesses in systems that are unpatched or have poorly implemented security measures The book profiles a variety of attack tools and examines how Facebook and other sites can be used to conduct social networking attacks. It also covers techniques utilized by hackers to attack modern operating systems, such as Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X. The author explores a number of techniques that hackers can use to exploit physical access, network access, and wireless vectors. Using screenshots to clarify procedures, this practical manual uses step-by-step examples and relevant analogies to facilitate understanding, giving you an insider’s view of the secrets of hackers. |
| history of ethical hacking: Gray Hat Hacking: The Ethical Hacker's Handbook, Fifth Edition Daniel Regalado, Shon Harris, Allen Harper, Chris Eagle, Jonathan Ness, Branko Spasojevic, Ryan Linn, Stephen Sims, 2018-04-05 Cutting-edge techniques for finding and fixing critical security flaws Fortify your network and avert digital catastrophe with proven strategies from a team of security experts. Completely updated and featuring 13 new chapters, Gray Hat Hacking, The Ethical Hacker’s Handbook, Fifth Edition explains the enemy’s current weapons, skills, and tactics and offers field-tested remedies, case studies, and ready-to-try testing labs. Find out how hackers gain access, overtake network devices, script and inject malicious code, and plunder Web applications and browsers. Android-based exploits, reverse engineering techniques, and cyber law are thoroughly covered in this state-of-the-art resource. And the new topic of exploiting the Internet of things is introduced in this edition. •Build and launch spoofing exploits with Ettercap •Induce error conditions and crash software using fuzzers •Use advanced reverse engineering to exploit Windows and Linux software •Bypass Windows Access Control and memory protection schemes •Exploit web applications with Padding Oracle Attacks •Learn the use-after-free technique used in recent zero days •Hijack web browsers with advanced XSS attacks •Understand ransomware and how it takes control of your desktop •Dissect Android malware with JEB and DAD decompilers •Find one-day vulnerabilities with binary diffing •Exploit wireless systems with Software Defined Radios (SDR) •Exploit Internet of things devices •Dissect and exploit embedded devices •Understand bug bounty programs •Deploy next-generation honeypots •Dissect ATM malware and analyze common ATM attacks •Learn the business side of ethical hacking |
| history of ethical hacking: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Cert Guide Michael Gregg, 2014 Accompanying CD-ROM contains: Pearson IT Certification Practice Test Engine, with two practice exams and access to a large library of exam-realistic questions; memory tables, lists, and other resources, all in searchable PDF format. |
| history of ethical hacking: The CEH Prep Guide Ronald L. Krutz, Russell Dean Vines, 2007-07-05 The Certified Ethical Hacker program began in 2003 and ensures that IT professionals apply security principles in the context of their daily job scope Presents critical information on footprinting, scanning, enumeration, system hacking, trojans and backdoors, sniffers, denial of service, social engineering, session hijacking, hacking Web servers, and more Discusses key areas such as Web application vulnerabilities, Web-based password cracking techniques, SQL injection, wireless hacking, viruses and worms, physical security, and Linux hacking Contains a CD-ROM that enables readers to prepare for the CEH exam by taking practice tests |
| history of ethical hacking: Penetration Testing Georgia Weidman, 2014-06-14 Penetration testers simulate cyber attacks to find security weaknesses in networks, operating systems, and applications. Information security experts worldwide use penetration techniques to evaluate enterprise defenses. In Penetration Testing, security expert, researcher, and trainer Georgia Weidman introduces you to the core skills and techniques that every pentester needs. Using a virtual machine–based lab that includes Kali Linux and vulnerable operating systems, you’ll run through a series of practical lessons with tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and Burp Suite. As you follow along with the labs and launch attacks, you’ll experience the key stages of an actual assessment—including information gathering, finding exploitable vulnerabilities, gaining access to systems, post exploitation, and more. Learn how to: –Crack passwords and wireless network keys with brute-forcing and wordlists –Test web applications for vulnerabilities –Use the Metasploit Framework to launch exploits and write your own Metasploit modules –Automate social-engineering attacks –Bypass antivirus software –Turn access to one machine into total control of the enterprise in the post exploitation phase You’ll even explore writing your own exploits. Then it’s on to mobile hacking—Weidman’s particular area of research—with her tool, the Smartphone Pentest Framework. With its collection of hands-on lessons that cover key tools and strategies, Penetration Testing is the introduction that every aspiring hacker needs. |
| history of ethical hacking: Ethical Hacking hein smith, Hilary Morrison, 2018-06-21 If you wish to enter the world of ethical hacking, this book is for you. Ethical Hacking: A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Learn and Master Ethical Hacking will walk you through the processes, skills, and tools you need to succeed. If you want to master ethical hacking, then this is the book you have been looking for. Inside you will learn the important lessons you need to master the basics of ethical hacking. No matter if you are a beginner or a knowledgeable IT professional, this book will enhance your skills and make you the best ethical hacker you can be. When it comes to honing your talents and seeking certification, this book provides you with the information you need to take the next step. This book covers everything you need to get started and move forward with ethical hacking.This book will prepare you to reach your goals in ethical hacking and will teach you the complex information behind packets, protocols, malware, and network infrastructure. Don't let this opportunity to enhance your skills pass. Stop wishing to know about ethical hacking, take the plunge, and purchase Ethical Hacking: A Comprehensive Guide to Learn and Master Hacking today!Inside you will find The knowledge of how to attack computer systems to find weaknesses Master what it means to be an ethical hacker Learn about the tools and terminology you need to get started Contemplate the difference between ethical hackers and system attackers Determine vulnerabilities, exploits, and weaknesses in computer systems Gain in-depth knowledge about the processes of enumeration, sniffing, port scanning, and network mapping Learn about malware and how to infect networks, servers, and computers with ease Everything you need to know to master evading intrusion detection systems Have fun with the techniques behind system hacking, social engineering, hacking the web, and the cloud Have fun with the techniques behind system hacking, social engineering, hacking the web, and the cloud And more . . . |
| history of ethical hacking: Python Ethical Hacking from Scratch Fahad Ali Sarwar, 2021-06-25 Explore the world of practical ethical hacking by developing custom network scanning and remote access tools that will help you test the system security of your organization Key Features: Get hands-on with ethical hacking and learn to think like a real-life hacker Build practical ethical hacking tools from scratch with the help of real-world examples Leverage Python 3 to develop malware and modify its complexities Book Description: Penetration testing enables you to evaluate the security or strength of a computer system, network, or web application that an attacker can exploit. With this book, you'll understand why Python is one of the fastest-growing programming languages for penetration testing. You'll find out how to harness the power of Python and pentesting to enhance your system security. Developers working with Python will be able to put their knowledge and experience to work with this practical guide. Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts and practical examples, this book takes a hands-on approach to help you build your own pentesting tools for testing the security level of systems and networks. You'll learn how to develop your own ethical hacking tools using Python and explore hacking techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in networks and systems. Finally, you'll be able to get remote access to target systems and networks using the tools you develop and modify as per your own requirements. By the end of this ethical hacking book, you'll have developed the skills needed for building cybersecurity tools and learned how to secure your systems by thinking like a hacker. What You Will Learn: Understand the core concepts of ethical hacking Develop custom hacking tools from scratch to be used for ethical hacking purposes Discover ways to test the cybersecurity of an organization by bypassing protection schemes Develop attack vectors used in real cybersecurity tests Test the system security of an organization or subject by identifying and exploiting its weaknesses Gain and maintain remote access to target systems Find ways to stay undetected on target systems and local networks Who this book is for: If you want to learn ethical hacking by developing your own tools instead of just using the prebuilt tools, this book is for you. A solid understanding of fundamental Python concepts is expected. Some complex Python concepts are explained in the book, but the goal is to teach ethical hacking, not Python. |
| history of ethical hacking: The Art of Deception Kevin D. Mitnick, William L. Simon, 2003-10-17 The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, It takes a thief to catch a thief. Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system. With the help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering hacks through security protocols, training programs, and manuals that address the human element of security. |
| history of ethical hacking: Hands-on Ethical Hacking and Network Defense Michael T. Simpson, Nicholas Antill, 2017 Cyber-terrorism and corporate espionage are increasingly common and devastating threats, making trained network security professionals more important than ever. This text helps you gain the knowledge and skills to protect networks using the tools and techniques of an ethical hacker. The authors begin by exploring the concept of ethical hacking and its practitioners, explaining their importance in protecting corporate and government data from cyber attacks. The text then provides an in-depth guide to performing security testing against computer networks, covering current tools and penetration testing methodologies. Updated for today's cyber security environment, the Third Edition of this trusted text features new computer security resources, coverage of emerging vulnerabilities and innovative methods to protect networks, a new discussion of mobile security, and information on current federal and state computer crime laws, including penalties for illegal computer hacking. |
| history of ethical hacking: Profiling Hackers Raoul Chiesa, Stefania Ducci, Silvio Ciappi, 2008-12-11 Complex and controversial, hackers possess a wily, fascinating talent, the machinations of which are shrouded in secrecy. Providing in-depth exploration into this largely uncharted territory, Profiling Hackers: The Science of Criminal Profiling as Applied to the World of Hacking offers insight into the hacking realm by telling attention-grabbing ta |
| history of ethical hacking: SSH, The Secure Shell Daniel J. Barrett, Richard E. Silverman, Robert G. Byrnes, 2005-05-10 Are you serious about network security? Then check out SSH, the Secure Shell, which provides key-based authentication and transparent encryption for your network connections. It's reliable, robust, and reasonably easy to use, and both free and commercial implementations are widely available for most operating systems. While it doesn't solve every privacy and security problem, SSH eliminates several of them very effectively. Everything you want to know about SSH is in our second edition of SSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide. This updated book thoroughly covers the latest SSH-2 protocol for system administrators and end users interested in using this increasingly popular TCP/IP-based solution. How does it work? Whenever data is sent to the network, SSH automatically encrypts it. When data reaches its intended recipient, SSH decrypts it. The result is transparent encryption-users can work normally, unaware that their communications are already encrypted. SSH supports secure file transfer between computers, secure remote logins, and a unique tunneling capability that adds encryption to otherwise insecure network applications. With SSH, users can freely navigate the Internet, and system administrators can secure their networks or perform remote administration. Written for a wide, technical audience, SSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide covers several implementations of SSH for different operating systems and computing environments. Whether you're an individual running Linux machines at home, a corporate network administrator with thousands of users, or a PC/Mac owner who just wants a secure way to telnet or transfer files between machines, our indispensable guide has you covered. It starts with simple installation and use of SSH, and works its way to in-depth case studies on large, sensitive computer networks. No matter where or how you're shipping information, SSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide will show you how to do it securely. |
| history of ethical hacking: CEH: Official Certified Ethical Hacker Review Guide Kimberly Graves, 2007-05-07 Prepare for the CEH certification exam with this official review guide and learn how to identify security risks to networks and computers. This easy-to-use guide is organized by exam objectives for quick review so you’ll be able to get the serious preparation you need for the challenging Certified Ethical Hacker certification exam 312-50. As the only review guide officially endorsed by EC-Council, this concise book covers all of the exam objectives and includes a CD with a host of additional study tools. |
| history of ethical hacking: Ghost in the Wires Kevin Mitnick, 2012-04-24 The thrilling memoir of the world's most wanted computer hacker manages to make breaking computer code sound as action-packed as robbing a bank (NPR). Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies--and no matter how fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. As the FBI's net finally began to tighten, Mitnick went on the run, engaging in an increasingly sophisticated game of hide-and-seek that escalated through false identities, a host of cities, and plenty of close shaves, to an ultimate showdown with the Feds, who would stop at nothing to bring him down. Ghost in the Wires is a thrilling true story of intrigue, suspense, and unbelievable escapes--and a portrait of a visionary who forced the authorities to rethink the way they pursued him, and forced companies to rethink the way they protect their most sensitive information. |
| history of ethical hacking: CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker Version 8 Study Guide Oriyano, Sean-Philip Oriyano, 2014-08-25 Includes real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and access to exam prep software featuring: practice test environment, hundreds of practice questions, electronic flashcards, chapter review questions, glossary of key terms--Cover. |
| history of ethical hacking: Cyberjutsu Ben McCarty, 2021-04-26 Like Sun Tzu's Art of War for Modern Business, this book uses ancient ninja scrolls as the foundation for teaching readers about cyber-warfare, espionage and security. Cyberjutsu is a practical cybersecurity field guide based on the techniques, tactics, and procedures of the ancient ninja. Cyber warfare specialist Ben McCarty’s analysis of declassified Japanese scrolls will show how you can apply ninja methods to combat today’s security challenges like information warfare, deceptive infiltration, espionage, and zero-day attacks. Learn how to use key ninja techniques to find gaps in a target’s defense, strike where the enemy is negligent, master the art of invisibility, and more. McCarty outlines specific, in-depth security mitigations such as fending off social engineering attacks by being present with “the correct mind,” mapping your network like an adversary to prevent breaches, and leveraging ninja-like traps to protect your systems. You’ll also learn how to: Use threat modeling to reveal network vulnerabilities Identify insider threats in your organization Deploy countermeasures like network sensors, time-based controls, air gaps, and authentication protocols Guard against malware command and-control servers Detect attackers, prevent supply-chain attacks, and counter zero-day exploits Cyberjutsu is the playbook that every modern cybersecurity professional needs to channel their inner ninja. Turn to the old ways to combat the latest cyber threats and stay one step ahead of your adversaries. |
| history of ethical hacking: Ethical Hacking: Techniques, Tools, and Countermeasures Michael G. Solomon, Sean-Philip Oriyano, 2022-11-28 Ethical Hacking: Techniques, Tools, and Countermeasures, Fourth Edition, covers the basic strategies and tools that prepare students to engage in proactive and aggressive cyber security activities, with an increased focus on Pen testing and Red Teams. Written by subject matter experts, with numerous real-world examples, the Fourth Edition provides readers with a clear, comprehensive introduction to the many threats on the security of our cyber environments and what can be done to combat them. The text begins with an examination of the landscape, key terms, and concepts that a security professional needs to know about hackers and computer criminals who break into networks, steal information, and corrupt data. Part II provides a technical overview of hacking: how attackers target cyber resources and the methodologies they follow. Part III studies those methods that are most effective when dealing with hacking attacks, especially in an age of increased reliance on distributed devices. |
| history of ethical hacking: Mastering Reverse Engineering Reginald Wong, 2018-10-31 Implement reverse engineering techniques to analyze software, exploit software targets, and defend against security threats like malware and viruses. Key Features Analyze and improvise software and hardware with real-world examples Learn advanced debugging and patching techniques with tools such as IDA Pro, x86dbg, and Radare2. Explore modern security techniques to identify, exploit, and avoid cyber threats Book Description If you want to analyze software in order to exploit its weaknesses and strengthen its defenses, then you should explore reverse engineering. Reverse Engineering is a hackerfriendly tool used to expose security flaws and questionable privacy practices.In this book, you will learn how to analyse software even without having access to its source code or design documents. You will start off by learning the low-level language used to communicate with the computer and then move on to covering reverse engineering techniques. Next, you will explore analysis techniques using real-world tools such as IDA Pro and x86dbg. As you progress through the chapters, you will walk through use cases encountered in reverse engineering, such as encryption and compression, used to obfuscate code, and how to to identify and overcome anti-debugging and anti-analysis tricks. Lastly, you will learn how to analyse other types of files that contain code. By the end of this book, you will have the confidence to perform reverse engineering. What you will learn Learn core reverse engineering Identify and extract malware components Explore the tools used for reverse engineering Run programs under non-native operating systems Understand binary obfuscation techniques Identify and analyze anti-debugging and anti-analysis tricks Who this book is for If you are a security engineer or analyst or a system programmer and want to use reverse engineering to improve your software and hardware, this is the book for you. You will also find this book useful if you are a developer who wants to explore and learn reverse engineering. Having some programming/shell scripting knowledge is an added advantage. |
| history of ethical hacking: Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling Sean-Philip Oriyano, 2013-08 Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling begins with an examination of the landscape, key terms, and concepts that a security professional needs to know about hackers and computer criminals who break into networks, steal information, and corrupt data. It goes on to review the technical overview of hacking: how attacks target networks and the methodology they follow. The final section studies those methods that are most effective when dealing with hacking attacks, especially in an age of increased reliance on the Web. Written by a subject matter expert with numerous real-world examples, Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling provides readers with a clear, comprehensive introduction to the many threats on our Internet environment and security and what can be done to combat them. Instructor Materials for Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling include: PowerPoint Lecture Slides Exam Questions Case Scenarios/Handouts |
| history of ethical hacking: Get Set Hack Krunal Kshirsagar, 2015-04-23 Much time in a day ,while sitting over on that crazy machine called computer , we do crazy things ! The most craziest thing about this machine is, you can do lots of things with it ,including those are already known and those which you can’t even imagine you can do . For simplicity, I called them as hacks here ! This book is can be differentiated from other hacking stuff available over internet and books by following points : 1) It contains information gathered from various sources and included in one single book. i.e. if you go and find the all content of this book it will take you to visit hundreds of websites. This make this book ILLUSTRATED. 2) Many of tricks included here are unique i.e. you can not find it over internet or anywhere . This make this book ANNOTATED. 3) This book works as a catalog for its readers . i.e. they can choose any point to read randomly from book. this is most unique feature of the book. This book is an ultimate ethical hacking catalog as described. There are lots of tricks given here which you can use to either surprise yourself or your acquaintances. As it is typically a type of catalog, you can simply flip through various hacks whenever and whichever you want ! These tricks will not only help you to do your computer operating experience great but also will open you all the doors of smart computer using. You can do all those things with your computer using this book that you always wished you could do but thought impossible to do. The tricks given in this book let you explore the most interesting world of various insight of computers. Using these tricks you can feel the real power of that machine and you will get the most out of your computer.The best part of this book is the hacks given here ! after learning all those hacks , you will introduce yourself a very attractive world of ethical HACKING. After learning these tricks ,you will be able to describe yourself as an ethical hacker .From an average user of computer , you will be elevated to smart level using this book. So , rather than talking about the stuff , just directly get into it. SO WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ETHICAL HACKING ! REMEMBER !! BE ETHICAL !!!! NOW , GET….SET….HACK !!!! |
| history of ethical hacking: Hands-on Ethical Hacking and Network Defense Michael T. Simpson, Kent Backman, James E. Corley, 2013 Cyber crime and the threat of computer-related attacks are crowing daily, and the need for security professionals who understand how attackers compromise networks is growing right along with the thread. If you have an understanding of computers and networking basics and are considering becoming a security tester, this book will show you how to get started in this field. It covers the legalities of ethical hacking, the details of malware, network attacks, cryptography, OS vulnerabilities, wireless network hacking, and more-- |
| history of ethical hacking: Hacking For Beginners , 2010-12-09 |
| history of ethical hacking: Hack the world - Ethical Hacking Abhijeet Prakash, 2015-09-20 for social engineers and professionals . social engineering, sql injection, hacking wireless network, denial of service, break firewalls network, network and physical security, cryptography, steagnography and more interesting topics include them . |
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