ETHICAL HACKING GUIDE-Part 3 E-Book

Poonam Devi

• Herausgeber: BookRix
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

 Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing or white-hat hacking, is a practice of deliberately probing and assessing the security of computer systems, networks, applications, and other digital environments in order to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could potentially be exploited by malicious hackers. The primary goal of ethical hacking is to proactively uncover these vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by unauthorized individuals or groups, thereby helping organizations strengthen their security measures and protect their sensitive information. Key aspects of ethical hacking include: Authorization: Ethical hackers must obtain proper authorization from the owner or administrator of the system before conducting any tests. This ensures that the testing process remains within legal and ethical boundaries. Methodology: Ethical hacking involves a systematic and structured approach to identify vulnerabilities. This includes various techniques like network scanning, penetration testing, social engineering, and vulnerability assessment. Scope: The scope of an ethical hacking engagement is defined before the testing begins. It outlines the systems, applications, and networks that will be tested. Staying within the defined scope ensures that only authorized systems are tested. Information Gathering: Ethical hackers gather information about the target systems, including their architecture, software versions, and potential weak points. This information helps them plan their testing approach. Vulnerability Analysis: Ethical hackers use various tools and techniques to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and weak points in the target systems. These vulnerabilities could include software bugs, insecure configurations, or design flaws. Exploitation: In a controlled environment, ethical hackers might attempt to exploit the identified vulnerabilities to demonstrate the potential impact of a real attack. However, they stop short of causing... 

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POONAM DEVI

ETHICAL HACKING GUIDE-Part 3

Comprehensive Guide to Ethical Hacking world

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Table of Content

Client-side AttacksListening for Connections:Testing the BackdoorProtecting Against Delivery MethodsUnderstanding What a Website IsWebsite Attack StrategiesExploring Information GatheringHacking: Identifying the Ethical DilemmasThe Hacking Process UnveiledThe Significance of Ethical HackingPassword Cracking and Password SecurityPenetration Testing ExplainedDefending Against Password CrackingMagecart Attack: Skimming Sensitive Data from Online Payment Forms

This eBook is based on ETHICAL HACKING that has been collected from different sources and people. For more information about this ebook. Kindly write to [email protected]. I will happy to help you.

Copyright 2023 by Poonam Devi

This eBook is a guide and serves as a next part of first guide.Previous Parts ETHICAL HACKING GUIDE Part-1 & 2 has already been published. This book has been written on the advice of many experts and sources who have good command over Ethical hacking, network an programming. They are listed at the end of this book.All images used in this book are taken from the LAB which is created by experts. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever. For any query reach out to the author through email.

Client-side Attacks

In the following segment, our focus will be on Client-side attacks. While initially attempting to gain entry into a target computer, our preference lies with server-side attacks. These involve seeking vulnerabilities within the installed applications or the operating system. If, however, our pursuit of an exploit turns futile or the target remains concealed behind an IP address or within a hidden network, we turn to client-side attacks.

Client-side attacks necessitate action from the user's end, such as initiating the download of an image, clicking on a link, or installing an update that inadvertently executes code on their machine. These attacks hinge on user interaction, underscoring the importance of meticulous information gathering. This process involves collating data about the individual's applications and their personal identity. A successful client-side attack hinges on acquiring knowledge about the person's social connections, their network and website preferences, as well as the platforms they trust. In contrast to server-side approaches, the crux of client-side attacks is centered on the individual, rather than their applications or operating system.

Our target machine will be a Windows-based system, while the machine executing the attacks will be a Kali machine. To ensure seamless communication within the same network, both machines will utilize NAT networks. In this specific scenario, we will make use of reserved connections, thereby rendering separate IP addresses unnecessary.

This section will delve into the utilization of a tool named Veil, which proves invaluable in generating discreet backdoors. Subsequently, our discussion will extend to payloads. Once we've established a foundational understanding of payloads, we will proceed to create a backdoor. This backdoor will serve as the medium through which we execute client-side attacks on our own system, granting us the ability to monitor connections. As we conclude, we will explore the implementation of real-time backdoors, coupled with strategies to fortify our system against such incursions.