Welcome back, ethical hacking enthusiasts! In Part 1, we laid the foundation, and now it's time to get more technical. Grab your notepad and let's dive in!
Table of Contents for Revised Part 2
Common Hacking Tools
Basic Network Scanning
Web Application Scanning
Vulnerability Analysis
Social Engineering Basics
Legal Guidelines
Calls to Action & Practical Exercises
1. Common Hacking Tools
Essential tools include:
Nmap: For network mapping and scanning.
Burp Suite: For web vulnerability scanning.
Metasploit: For exploiting vulnerabilities.
Clarification: These tools are industry-standard applications commonly used in ethical hacking.
2. Basic Network Scanning
Hands-On Exercise: Use Nmap to scan your own home network.
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# Scan a single IP
nmap 192.168.1.1# Scan a range
nmap 192.168.1.1-20
How it ties back to Linux: You can run these Nmap commands directly in the Linux terminal.
3. Web Application Scanning
Hands-On Exercise: Use Burp Suite to perform a vulnerability scan on a test website.
Set Up Proxy: Redirect browser traffic through Burp.
Spidering: Crawl the application. (Spidering means automated gathering of web application structure)
Scanning: Perform automated vulnerability scans.
4. Vulnerability Analysis
Classify vulnerabilities as:
Critical: Immediate action needed.
High: Requires quick resolution.
Medium: Important but less urgent.
Low: Least impactful but should be addressed.
5, Social Engineering Basics
Understanding types:
Phishing: Email-based scams.
Pretexting: Creating a fabricated scenario to extract information.
Tailgating: Gaining physical access to a restricted area.
Hands-On Exercise: Create a mock phishing email, but DO NOT send it. Analyze its elements to better understand how phishing works.
6. Legal Guidelines
��� Remember, you must always have explicit written permission before testing any systems. Using the tools and techniques without consent is illegal.
7. Calls to Action & Practical Exercise
Download Tools: If you haven't already, download Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit.
Engage in Forums: Join communities like
Hack The Box.
