ETHICAL HACKING GUIDE-Part 3: Comprehensive Guide to Ethical Hacking world

By POONAM DEVI

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...

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookRix
• Release date: Sep 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9783755451679

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Table of Content

Client-side Attacks

Listening for Connections:

Testing the Backdoor

Protecting Against Delivery Methods

Understanding What a Website Is

Website Attack Strategies

Exploring Information Gathering

Hacking: Identifying the Ethical Dilemmas

The Hacking Process Unveiled

The Significance of Ethical Hacking

Password Cracking and Password Security

Penetration Testing Explained

Defending Against Password Cracking

Magecart Attack: Skimming Sensitive Data from Online Payment Forms

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Copyright 2023 by Poonam Devi

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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