HACKING WITH KALI LINUX: A Practical Guide to Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing (2024 Novice Crash Course)

By FLETCHER TATE

"Hacking with Kali Linux" is your definitive handbook for mastering the art of ethical hacking and penetration testing using the powerful tools and techniques of Kali Linux. Whether you're an aspiring cybersecurity professional or a curious enthusiast looking to sharpen your hacking skills, this book provides a comprehensive and hands-on approac

• Language: English
• Publisher: FLETCHER TATE
• Release date: Feb 16, 2024
• ISBN: 9783988318398

FLETCHER TATE

Fletcher Tate is a cybersecurity expert based in New York City, with extensive experience in ethical hacking and penetration testing. With a passion for educating others about cybersecurity, Fletcher has authored several books and conducted numerous workshops on hacking techniques and cybersecurity best practices. "Hacking with Kali Linux" represents his dedication to providing practical guidance to novice enthusiasts interested in ethical hacking.

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Introduction

The subsequent sections will explore the various facets associated with hacking on the Kali Linux operating system. Kali Linux stands out as one of the most optimal choices for initiating your journey into the world of hacking and safeguarding your own network. It equips you with the essential tools to kickstart your exploration. Furthermore, as we will delve into within this instructional manual, it offers the convenience of dual-booting with other operating systems, facilitating work on a wide range of computers.

This guidebook will dedicate substantial time to delve deeply into hacking with Kali Linux and its various components. Our journey begins with the fundamentals of hacking, encompassing a study of the most prevalent hacker archetypes and distinguishing characteristics among black hat, white hat, and gray hat hackers. We will then progress to the intricacies of the hacking process, outlining the steps that a hacker typically undertakes to gain insights into a network and exploit vulnerabilities discreetly.

Subsequently, we will navigate the steps required to install the Kali Linux operating system on our machine, exploring the process of dual-booting it on a Windows-based computer. We’ll outline the necessary measures to ensure that this operating system is primed for handling our hacking tasks. Following this, we’ll delve into an introduction to cybersecurity, emphasizing its critical importance in maintaining the security of our networks.

With this foundational knowledge in place, we will embark on an exploration of various hacking techniques and their preventative measures for our own network. We’ll delve into the realm of malware attacks, cyberattacks, and how to conduct network and server scans to achieve optimal results. It’s essential to note that the ethical hacking techniques we employ in this guidebook align with those used by black hat or malicious hackers. However, our intent is to utilize these skills to safeguard our systems and networks from malicious actors.

Additional topics covered in this guidebook will encompass safeguarding our networks from online threats, the significance of firewalls, and a basic comprehension of cryptography and its relevance to our hacking endeavors.

Hacking often carries a negative connotation, and many individuals may approach it with trepidation, fearing to explore the intricacies of the process. This guidebook provides a means to demystify hacking with the Linux system, along with effective strategies to shield ourselves from potential attacks before they compromise our data or wreak havoc. If you are eager to delve into the realm of hacking with Kali Linux, this guidebook is your indispensable resource.

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Chapter 1: Exploring Diverse Hacker Archetypes

In this introductory chapter of our guidebook, we will delve into the diverse classifications of hackers. When the term hacker is mentioned, our minds often conjure an image of an individual attempting to gain unauthorized access to a system, typically with the intent to pilfer identities, personal data, and other sensitive information. However, the realm of hacking encompasses a spectrum of motivations and objectives.

The initial category includes those hackers who seek to infiltrate systems to which they lack rightful access. Their actions are often driven by personal motives, and they exhibit little concern for the potential harm they may inflict on others. For instance, these hackers may infiltrate a business database to steal