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How to Hack Computers: A Guide to Hacking Computers for Beginners
Introduction
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| How to Hack Computers |
The general public usually has two competing viewpoints of hackers. Some people revere them as brilliantly minded individuals while others look down on them as petty criminals. While both perceptions could be true for many expert hackers, the public’s perception has been twisted and contorted by what they see on television dramas and in the movies. Because your average user doesn’t understand how a computer or the Internet works from a technical perspective, they can’t hope to begin to understand what hackers actually do.
In this guide, I am going to teach you a lot of valuable information about hacking such as:
-What hacking is and what hacking isn’t.
-Hacking terminology and hacker culture.
-Types of attacks and the most famous hacks of all time.
-Ethical considerations and fair warnings about becoming a hacker.
-Fundamental concepts that will serve as a foundation to build hacking skills.
-How to install Linux operating systems using VMWare to setup hacking tools.
-Step-by-step guides for ping sweeps and port scanning.
-How to map network topologies and perform reconnaissance techniques.
-How to use advanced software to find security holes.
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Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction
What it Takes to Become a Good Hacker
Chapter 2 - An Overview of Hacking
Chapter 3 – Attack Types and Famous Viruses
1. Code Red
2. Sasser
3. Zeus
4. The I Love You Attack
5. Melissa
6. The Conficker Worm
7. MyDoom
8. Stuxnet
9. Crypto Locker
10. Flashback
In Summary
Chapter 4 – Ethical Considerations and Warnings
Chapter 5 – Networking Fundamentals
Understanding the OSI Model and Networking Terminology
IP Addressing Essentials
Subnet Masks
Two Special Network Addresses
MAC Addresses
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
Ports and Firewalls
In Summary
Chapter 6 - The Hacker’s Tool Belt
Vulnerability Scanners
Port Scanners
Layer 4 Scanners
Packet Sniffers
Password Cracking Utilities
Chapter 7 – Utilizing VMWare
Chapter 8 – Introduction to Ping Sweeps, Port Scanning, and NMAP
Ping Sweeps
Operating System Identification
Port Scanning
NMAP Footprinting Procedures: Installing NMAP
NMAP Footprinting Procedures: Ping Sweeps
NMAP Footprinting Procedures: Port Scanning
NMAP Footprinting Procedures: Operating System Identification
In Summary
Chapter 9 – Using Metasploit to Hack Devices
Basic Metasploit Commands
Chapter 10 – Wireless Password Hacking
VMWare Wireless Password Cracking Caveats
Docker Demonstration
Using Reaver to Crack Passwords
In Summary
Chapter 11 – Web-Based Vulnerabilities
SQL and SQLi Attacks
Cross-Site Scripting Techniques (XSS)
XSS Details and Web Browsers
Ways to Prevent SQLi and XSS
In Summary
Chapter 12 – OpenVAS
Installing OpenVAS
User and Port Configuration
Chapter 13 – Social Engineering
Types of Social Engineering Attacks
An Email from a Trusted Party
A False Request for Help
Baiting Targets
How to Protect Yourself from Social Engineering
Chapter 14 – Man-In-The-Middle Attacks
How to Perform a Man-In-The-Middle Attack
Chapter 15: Cracking Passwords
Password Cracking
Password Cracking Utilities
John the Ripper
Ophcrack
L0phtcrack
Cain & Abel
In Summary
How to Hack Computers
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