101 Hacking Tools

English | September 21, 2024 | ASIN: B0DHQ6N7HK | 249 pages | PDF | 0.22 Mb

This book is a comprehensive work that serves both as a manual for beginners and as a technical reference for experienced professionals. The central objective of this guide is to provide a deep and applicable understanding of the key tools used in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and digital investigations. Drawing from my hands-on experience in the field of cybersecurity, I have distilled practical and theoretical knowledge into an essential collection aimed not only at educating but also empowering readers to defend themselves and perform their tasks with greater efficiency.

The book catalogs and explains, in a concise and practical manner, 101 indispensable tools for the toolkit of any ethical hacker or pentester. From password-cracking software to complex frameworks for simulating attacks on corporate networks, each tool is dissected to reveal its functionalities, use cases, and application procedures.

Among the tools covered are:

• Aircrack-ng, Nessus, Metasploit Framework: Essential for network penetration testing.
• Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, W3af: Crucial for web security analysis.
• IDA Pro, GDB, Radare2: Powerful tools for software analysis and reverse engineering.
• Splunk, Dradis, Maltego: For data analysis and intelligence gathering during investigations.
• BeEF, Empire, Ettercap: Focused on exploiting specific attack vectors.
• Frida, Apktool, Dex2jar: Essential tools for mobile application analysis.

This guide not only prepares readers to face technical challenges but also provides insight into thinking like an adversary, which is critical for effective defense. Whether you are looking to deepen your knowledge in cybersecurity or simply starting your journey in this fascinating field, this book is the ideal starting point.

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