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About this eBook
Who this ebook is For
About Project Syntax
Feedback and Questions
Chapter 1: Introduction to Python
Why Python?
Installing Python
Installation directory and exercise files
The Python shell
Install a text editor
Chapter 2: Hello World and the Basics of Python
Interactive Programming Mode
Script Programming Mode
Python Identifiers
Reserved Words
Lines and indentation
Comments in Python
Quotation in Python
Blank Lines
Chapter 3: Variables and Basic Operators in Python
Types of Variables in Python
Basic Operators
Operators Precedence in Python
Chapter 4: Working with Strings and Numbers
Strings in Python
Numbers in Python
Chapter 5: Lists and Tuples and Dictionary
Python Lists and Tuples
Python Dictionaries
Chapter 6: Input, Output, and Import
Capturing keyboard input using input()
Printing to the screen using the print() function
Python Import
Chapter 7: Decision Making and Looping
Decision making in Python
Loops in Python
Chapter 8: Functions and function arguments
Defining a function in Python
Calling a function
Function arguments
Chapter 9: File Operations
Opening a file
Reading from a file
Writing to a file
Closing a file
Python file methods
Chapter 10: Conclusion and Further Reading
Further learning
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Chapter 1 | A Hackerβs Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Types of Hackers
Why become an ethical hacker?
Setting up a virtual lab
Chapter 2 | Reconnaissance
Stages of Reconnaissance
1. Passive Reconnaissance of a Target with Netcraft
2. Using Maltego for Network Reconnaissance
Chapter 3 | Scanning
Purpose of the scanning process
Network scanning with Nmap
Using the Nmap Scripting Engine to scan for vulnerabilities
Scanning for vulnerabilities with Nessus
Chapter 4 | Gaining Access
Developing an attack strategy
Exploiting a vulnerable web server using Psexec in Metasploit
SQL injection exploit guide with Google Dork and Havij Pro
Understanding SQL injection
Introducing Google Dork
Cracking passwords using John the Ripper
Chapter 5 | Maintaining Access
Why maintaining access to systems you have already hacked
Top 5 Kali Linux tools to use to maintain access
1. PowerSploit
2. Sbd
3. Webshells
4. DNS2TCP
5. Weevely
Summary of post-exploitation access
Chapter 6 | Covering your Tracks
Ways to cover your tracks after a hack
a) Anti-incident response
b) Anti-forensics actions
Clearing your tracks by deleting event logs
Covering your tracks over a network
Chapter 7 | Getting started with real-world hacking (300)