5th Edition (2024), 30 Sections, 228 Chronological Tasks, 340,000 Words, 590 PagesMichael Bazzell has helped hundreds of celebrities, billionaires, and everyday citizens disappear completely from public view. Many of his previous books about privacy were mostly REACTIVE and he focused on ways to hide information, clean up an online presence, and sanitize public records to avoid unwanted exposure. This textbook is PROACTIVE. It is the complete guide he would give to any new client in an extreme situation. It leaves nothing out and provides explicit details of every step he takes to make someone completely disappear, including legal documents and a chronological order of tasks. For many, this is the only manual needed to secure a new private life. Digital PDF available at the IntelTechniques website. Read more

Long-listed, Amazon.com Best Books of the Year, 2023"Unsettling, absolutely riveting, and—for better or worse—necessary reading."—Brian Christian, author of Algorithms to Live By and The Alignment ProblemAn entertaining account of the philosophy and technology of hacking—and why we all need to understand it.It’s a signal paradox of our times that we live in an information society but do not know how it works. And without understanding how our information is stored, used, and protected, we are vulnerable to having it exploited. In Fancy Bear Goes Phishing, Scott J. Shapiro draws on his popular Yale University class about hacking to expose the secrets of the digital age. With lucidity and wit, he establishes that cybercrime has less to do with defective programming than with the faulty wiring of our psyches and society. And because hacking is a human-interest story, he tells the fascinating tales of perpetrators, including Robert Morris Jr., the graduate student who accidentally crashed the internet in the 1980s, and the Bulgarian “Dark Avenger,” who invented the first mutating computer-virus engine. We also meet a sixteen-year-old from South Boston who took control of Paris Hilton’s cell phone, the Russian intelligence officers who sought to take control of a US election, and others.In telling their stories, Shapiro exposes the hackers’ tool kits and gives fresh answers to vital questions: Why is the internet so vulnerable? What can we do in response? Combining the philosophical adventure of Gödel, Escher, Bach with dramatic true-crime narrative, the result is a lively and original account of the future of hacking, espionage, and war, and of how to live in an era of cybercrime.A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Read more

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In this "intriguing, insightful and extremely educational" novel, the world's most famous hacker teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data (Frank W. Abagnale). Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies -- and no matter how fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. As the FBI's net finally began to tighten, Mitnick went on the run, engaging in an increasingly sophisticated game of hide-and-seek that escalated through false identities, a host of cities, and plenty of close shaves, to an ultimate showdown with the Feds, who would stop at nothing to bring him down. Ghost in the Wires is a thrilling true story of intrigue, suspense, and unbelievable escapes -- and a portrait of a visionary who forced the authorities to rethink the way they pursued him, and forced companies to rethink the way they protect their most sensitive information. "Mitnick manages to make breaking computer code sound as action-packed as robbing a bank." -- NPR Read more

Steven Levy's classic book traces the exploits of the computer revolution's original hackers - those brilliant and eccentric nerds from the late 1950s through the early '80s who took risks, bent the rules, and pushed the world in a radical new direction. With updated material from noteworthy hackers such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Stallman, and Steve Wozniak, Hackers is a fascinating story that begins in early computer research labs and leads to the first home computers. Levy profiles the imaginative brainiacs who found clever and unorthodox solutions to computer engineering problems. They had a shared sense of values, known as "the hacker ethic" that still thrives today. Hackers captures a seminal period in recent history when underground activities blazed a trail for today's digital world, from MIT students finagling access to clunky computer-card machines to the DIY culture that spawned the Altair and the Apple II. Read more

Fully-updated for Python 3, the second edition of this worldwide bestseller (over 100,000 copies sold) explores the stealthier side of programming and brings you all new strategies for your hacking projects.When it comes to creating powerful and effective hacking tools, Python is the language of choice for most security analysts. In this second edition of the bestselling Black Hat Python, you’ll explore the darker side of Python’s capabilities: everything from writing network sniffers, stealing email credentials, and bruteforcing directories to crafting mutation fuzzers, investigating virtual machines, and creating stealthy trojans.All of the code in this edition has been updated to Python 3.x. You’ll also find new coverage of bit shifting, code hygiene, and offensive forensics with the Volatility Framework as well as expanded explanations of the Python libraries ctypes, struct, lxml, and BeautifulSoup, and offensive hacking strategies like splitting bytes, leveraging computer vision libraries, and scraping websites.You’ll even learn how to:Create a trojan command-and-control server using GitHubDetect sandboxing and automate common malware tasks like keylogging and screenshottingExtend the Burp Suite web-hacking toolEscalate Windows privileges with creative process controlUse offensive memory forensics tricks to retrieve password hashes and find vulnerabilities on a virtual machineAbuse Windows COM automationExfiltrate data from a network undetected When it comes to offensive security, you need to be able to create powerful tools on the fly. Learn how with Black Hat Python. Read more

Hacking is the art of creative problem solving, whether that means finding an unconventional solution to a difficult problem or exploiting holes in sloppy programming. Many people call themselves hackers, but few have the strong technical foundation needed to really push the envelope.Rather than merely showing how to run existing exploits, author Jon Erickson explains how arcane hacking techniques actually work. To share the art and science of hacking in a way that is accessible to everyone, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition introduces the fundamentals of C programming from a hacker's perspective.The included LiveCD provides a complete Linux programming and debugging environment—all without modifying your current operating system. Use it to follow along with the book's examples as you fill gaps in your knowledge and explore hacking techniques on your own. Get your hands dirty debugging code, overflowing buffers, hijacking network communications, bypassing protections, exploiting cryptographic weaknesses, and perhaps even inventing new exploits. This book will teach you how to:– Program computers using C, assembly language, and shell scripts– Corrupt system memory to run arbitrary code using buffer overflows and format strings– Inspect processor registers and system memory with a debugger to gain a real understanding of what is happening– Outsmart common security measures like nonexecutable stacks and intrusion detection systems– Gain access to a remote server using port-binding or connect-back shellcode, and alter a server's logging behavior to hide your presence– Redirect network traffic, conceal open ports, and hijack TCP connections– Crack encrypted wireless traffic using the FMS attack, and speed up brute-force attacks using a password probability matrixHackers are always pushing the boundaries, investigating the unknown, and evolving their art. Even if you don't already know how to program, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition will give you a complete picture of programming, machine architecture, network communications, and existing hacking techniques. Combine this knowledge with the included Linux environment, and all you need is your own creativity. Read more

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Real-world advice on how to be invisible online from "the FBI's most wanted hacker" (Wired). Be online without leaving a trace. Your every step online is being tracked and stored, and your identity literally stolen. Big companies and big governments want to know and exploit what you do, and privacy is a luxury few can afford or understand. In this explosive yet practical book, Kevin Mitnick uses true-life stories to show exactly what is happening without your knowledge, teaching you "the art of invisibility" -- online and real-world tactics to protect you and your family, using easy step-by-step instructions. Reading this book, you will learn everything from password protection and smart Wi-Fi usage to advanced techniques designed to maximize your anonymity. Kevin Mitnick knows exactly how vulnerabilities can be exploited and just what to do to prevent that from happening. The world's most famous -- and formerly the US government's most wanted -- computer hacker, he has hacked into some of the country's most powerful and seemingly impenetrable agencies and companies, and at one point was on a three-year run from the FBI. Now Mitnick is reformed and widely regarded as the expert on the subject of computer security. Invisibility isn't just for superheroes; privacy is a power you deserve and need in the age of Big Brother and Big Data."Who better than Mitnick -- internationally wanted hacker turned Fortune 500 security consultant -- to teach you how to keep your data safe?" --Esquire Read more

The bestselling introduction to Python programming, revised to include the latest Python features, improved explanations, and new chapters about databases and sound files.If you’ve ever spent hours renaming files or updating hundreds of spreadsheet cells, you know how tedious tasks like these can be. But what if you could have your computer do this work for you?In this fully revised third edition of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, you’ll learn how to use Python to write programs that do in minutes what would take you hours to do by hand—no prior programming experience required. Early chapters will teach you the fundamentals of Python through clear explanations and engaging examples. You’ll write your first Python program; work with strings, lists, dictionaries, and other data structures; then use regular expressions to find and manipulate text patterns. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll tackle projects that teach you to use Python to automate tasks like: Searching the web, downloading content, and filling out formsFinding, extracting, and manipulating text and data in files and spreadsheetsCopying, moving, renaming, or compressing saved files on your computerSplitting, merging, and extracting text from PDFs and Word documentsInteracting with applications through custom mouse and keyboard macrosManaging your inbox, unsubscribing from lists, and sending email or text notificationsNew to this edition: All code and examples have been thoroughly updated. You’ll also find four new chapters on database integration, speech recognition, and audio and video editing, as well as 16 new programming projects and expanded coverage of developer techniques like creating command line programs.Don’t spend your time on work a well-trained monkey could do. Even if you’ve never written a line of code, you can pass off that grunt work to your computer. Learn how in Automate the Boring Stuff with Python. Read more

Your one-stop resource for preparing for the CompTIA CySA+ exam!The Certification Kit includes:CompTIA CySA+ Study Guide: Exam CS0-003, Third Edition100% coverage of the REVISED CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst+) exam objectives. The book contains clear and concise information on crucial security topics. It includes practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience, as well as exam highlights and end-of-chapter review questions. This comprehensive study resource provides authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including:Security OperationsVulnerability ManagementIncident Response ManagementReporting and Communication Because the exam focuses on practical application of key security concepts, the book includes additional hands-on labs and recommendations for creating a cybersecurity toolkit. CompTIA CySA+ Practice Tests: Exam CS0-003, Third EditionThis Practice Tests provides 1000 domain-by-domain questions, covering all the CompTIA CySA+ objectives! The practice test questions prepare you for success. Coverage of all exam objectives helps you gain the confidence you need for taking the CompTIA CySA+ Exam CS0-003. Readers of this Certification Kit also have one year of FREE access after activation to additional study tools, including a leading-edge interactive online test bank with hundreds of practice questions and electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary of the most important terms readers need to understand. Read more

Jump start your journey with electronics! If you’ve thought about getting into electronics, but don’t know where to start, this book gives you the information you need. Starting with the basics of electricity and circuits, you'll be introduced to digital electronics and microcontrollers, capacitors and inductors, and amplification circuits – all while gaining the basic tools and information you need to start working with low-power electronics.Electronics for Beginners walks the fine line of focusing on projects-based learning, while still keeping electronics front and center. You'll learn the mathematics of circuits in an uncomplicated fashion and see how schematics map on to actual breadboards. Written for the absolute beginner, this book steers clear of being too math heavy, giving readers the key information they need to get started on their electronics journey.What You’ll LearnReview the basic “patterns” of resistor usage―pull up, pull down, voltage divider, and current limiterUnderstand the requirements for circuits and how they are put togetherRead and differentiate what various parts of the schematics doDecide what considerations to take when choosing componentsUse all battery-powered circuits, so projects are safeWho This Book Is ForMakers, students, and beginners of any age interested in getting started with electronics. Read more

"With the nuance of a reporter and the pace of a thriller writer, Andy Greenberg gives us a glimpse of the cyberwars of the future while at the same time placing his story in the long arc of Russian and Ukrainian history." —Anne Applebaum, bestselling author of Twilight of DemocracyThe true story of the most devastating act of cyberwarfare in history and the desperate hunt to identify and track the elite Russian agents behind it: "[A] chilling account of a Kremlin-led cyberattack, a new front in global conflict" (Financial Times).In 2014, the world witnessed the start of a mysterious series of cyberattacks. Targeting American utility companies, NATO, and electric grids in Eastern Europe, the strikes grew ever more brazen. They culminated in the summer of 2017, when the malware known as NotPetya was unleashed, penetrating, disrupting, and paralyzing some of the world's largest businesses—from drug manufacturers to software developers to shipping companies. At the attack's epicenter in Ukraine, ATMs froze. The railway and postal systems shut down. Hospitals went dark. NotPetya spread around the world, inflicting an unprecedented ten billion dollars in damage—the largest, most destructive cyberattack the world had ever seen.The hackers behind these attacks are quickly gaining a reputation as the most dangerous team of cyberwarriors in history: a group known as Sandworm. Working in the service of Russia's military intelligence agency, they represent a persistent, highly skilled force, one whose talents are matched by their willingness to launch broad, unrestrained attacks on the most critical infrastructure of their adversaries. They target government and private sector, military and civilians alike.A chilling, globe-spanning detective story, Sandworm considers the danger this force poses to our national security and stability. As the Kremlin's role in foreign government manipulation comes into greater focus, Sandworm exposes the realities not just of Russia's global digital offensive, but of an era where warfare ceases to be waged on the battlefield. It reveals how the lines between digital and physical conflict, between wartime and peacetime, have begun to blur—with world-shaking implications. Read more

Uncover security vulnerabilities and harden your system against attacks! With this guide you’ll learn to set up a virtual learning environment where you can test out hacking tools, from Kali Linux to hydra and Wireshark. Then with step-by-step instructions you’ll expand your understanding of offline hacking, external safety checks, penetration testing in networks, and other essential security techniques, including steps for mobile, cloud, and IoT security. Use this guide to ensure your system can withstand any threat!Understand IT system vulnerabilities and identify attack vectors Learn to secure multiple infrastructures, including Linux, Microsoft Windows, cloud, and mobile Master pen testing with tools like Metaspolit, Kali Linux, hydra, Open-VAS, Empire, Pwnagotchi, and moreKey Concepts and ToolsSet up your environment with Metasploitable and Juice Shop, install Kali Linux, and explore hacking tools like nmap, hydra, and Armitage that will assist you with the more complex practices covered in later chapters.Penetration Testing and Security PracticesFrom man-in-the-middle attacks to finding vulnerabilities using nmap, walk step-by-step through client-side and network penetration testing. Master key security techniques like passwords, IT forensics, and safety checks and see how to secure Windows servers, Linux, Samba file servers, and web applications.Advanced Security ConceptsSupplement your understanding of security concepts with practical instruction and theoretical information on more advanced topics like cloud, mobile, and Internet of Things security. Learn how to secure Office 365 through multi-level authentication and conditional access, explore protective measures for Android and iOS, and determine IoT protocols and services. Read more

Packed with real-world examples, this book simplifies cybersecurity, delves into malware development, and serves as a must-read for advanced ethical hackers Key FeaturesLearn how to develop and program Windows malware applications using hands-on examplesExplore methods to bypass security mechanisms and make malware undetectable on compromised systemsUnderstand the tactics and tricks of real adversaries and APTs and apply their experience in your operationsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionMalware Development for Ethical Hackers is a comprehensive guide to the dark side of cybersecurity within an ethical context.This book takes you on a journey through the intricate world of malware development, shedding light on the techniques and strategies employed by cybercriminals. As you progress, you’ll focus on the ethical considerations that ethical hackers must uphold. You’ll also gain practical experience in creating and implementing popular techniques encountered in real-world malicious applications, such as Carbanak, Carberp, Stuxnet, Conti, Babuk, and BlackCat ransomware. This book will also equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to understand and effectively combat malicious software.By the end of this book, you'll know the secrets behind malware development, having explored the intricate details of programming, evasion techniques, persistence mechanisms, and more.What you will learnFamiliarize yourself with the logic of real malware developers for cybersecurityGet to grips with the development of malware over the years using examplesUnderstand the process of reconstructing APT attacks and their techniquesDesign methods to bypass security mechanisms for your red team scenariosExplore over 80 working examples of malwareGet to grips with the close relationship between mathematics and modern malwareWho this book is forThis book is for penetration testers, exploit developers, ethical hackers, red teamers, and offensive security researchers. Anyone interested in cybersecurity and ethical hacking will also find this book helpful. Familiarity with core ethical hacking and cybersecurity concepts will help you understand the topics discussed in this book more easily. Table of ContentsA Quick Introduction to Malware DevelopmentExploring Various Malware Injection AttacksMastering Malware Persistence MechanismsMastering Privilege Escalation on Compromised SystemsAnti-Debugging TricksNavigating Anti-Virtual Machine StrategiesStrategies for Anti-DisassemblyNavigating the Antivirus Labyrinth – a Game of Cat and MouseExploring Hash AlgorithmsSimple CiphersUnveiling Common Cryptography in MalwareAdvanced Math Algorithms and Custom EncodingClassic Malware ExamplesAPT and CybercrimeMalware Source Code LeaksRansomware and Modern Threats Read more

Kali Linux for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Ethical HackingAre you fascinated by the world of cybersecurity? Do you want to learn the same tools used by hackers and penetration testers—but without feeling overwhelmed by technical jargon? Kali Linux for Beginners offers an accessible way to step into the realm of ethical hacking, even if you have zero prior experience. This comprehensive guide takes you from a beginner to a capable ethical hacker with hands-on, step-by-step instructions.Designed with clarity and practicality in mind, this book introduces readers to the powerful Kali Linux operating system—a specialized platform packed with hundreds of cybersecurity tools. Whether you're pursuing a career in information security or just curious about how ethical hackers think, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently test and secure systems.Why Learn Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux?In today’s digital age, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, and ethical hackers play a crucial role in identifying and fixing vulnerabilities before malicious attackers exploit them. Kali Linux is the go-to platform for penetration testers worldwide due to its flexibility, power, and pre-installed tools.Through this book, you’ll learn how to:Set Up a Hacking Lab: Install Kali Linux on your computer or in a virtual environment.Master the Basics: Navigate the Kali interface and familiarize yourself with its key tools.Conduct Network Scanning: Use tools like Nmap to discover hosts, open ports, and running services.Perform Vulnerability Analysis: Detect weak points in networks and systems before attackers do.Exploit and Secure Systems: Run simulated attacks using Metasploit and learn how to patch vulnerabilities.Practice Password Cracking: Learn the basics of brute force attacks and password recovery.This hands-on guide focuses on ethical hacking principles, helping you understand how to responsibly find security gaps while maintaining legal and professional standards.Exclusive Installation Script for Kali Linux ToolsWith the purchase of this book, you’ll gain access to an exclusive installation script designed to streamline your ethical hacking journey. Simply scan the QR code inside to download the script and install the most essential tools automatically on your Kali Linux instance—saving you hours of manual setup!This exclusive feature ensures your environment is equipped and ready for hands-on learning from the moment you begin.Who Is This Book For?Absolute Beginners: No prior experience in cybersecurity or Linux? No problem! This book breaks down complex concepts and tools into easy-to-understand lessons.Aspiring Ethical Hackers: Interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity? Use this guide as a springboard to more advanced topics.IT Professionals: Gain practical skills to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge and protect your organization’s digital assets.Students & Educators: Ideal for students learning the basics of penetration testing or educators designing introductory cybersecurity courses.Why Choose This Book?Unlike other technical manuals that can overwhelm beginners, Kali Linux for Beginners is designed with simplicity and clarity in mind. It offers practical exercises, engaging explanations, and actionable insights, making it the perfect starting point for anyone curious about ethical hacking. Read more

Learn to use PowerShell, Microsoft's scripting language, to automate real-world tasks that IT professionals and system administrators deal with every day.Save Time. Automate.PowerShell® is both a scripting language and an administrative shell that lets you control and automate nearly every aspect of IT. In PowerShell for Sysadmins, five-time Microsoft® MVP "Adam the Automator" Bertram shows you how to use PowerShell to manage and automate your desktop and server environments so that you can head out for an early lunch.You'll learn how to:Combine commands, control flow, handle errors, write scripts, run scripts remotely, and test scripts with the PowerShell testing framework, PesterParse structured data like XML and JSON, work with common domains (like Active Directory, Azure, and Amazon Web Services), and create a real-world server inventory scriptDesign and build a PowerShell module to demonstrate PowerShell isn't just about ad-hoc scriptsUse PowerShell to create a hands-off, completely automated Windows deploymentBuild an entire Active Directory forest from nothing but a Hyper-V host and a few ISO filesCreate endless Web and SQL servers with just a few lines of code!Real-world examples throughout help bridge the gap between theory and actual system, and the author's anecdotes keep things lively.Stop with the expensive software and fancy consultants. Learn how to manage your own environment with PowerShell for Sysadmins and make everyone happy.Covers Windows PowerShell v5.1 Read more

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Hacking APIs is a crash course in web API security testing that will prepare you to penetration-test APIs, reap high rewards on bug bounty programs, and make your own APIs more secure.Hacking APIs is a crash course on web API security testing that will prepare you to penetration-test APIs, reap high rewards on bug bounty programs, and make your own APIs more secure. You’ll learn how REST and GraphQL APIs work in the wild and set up a streamlined API testing lab with Burp Suite and Postman. Then you’ll master tools useful for reconnaissance, endpoint analysis, and fuzzing, such as Kiterunner and OWASP Amass. Next, you’ll learn to perform common attacks, like those targeting an API’s authentication mechanisms and the injection vulnerabilities commonly found in web applications. You’ll also learn techniques for bypassing protections against these attacks. In the book’s nine guided labs, which target intentionally vulnerable APIs, you’ll practice:Enumerating APIs users and endpoints using fuzzing techniquesUsing Postman to discover an excessive data exposure vulnerabilityPerforming a JSON Web Token attack against an API authentication processCombining multiple API attack techniques to perform a NoSQL injectionAttacking a GraphQL API to uncover a broken object level authorization vulnerabilityBy the end of the book, you’ll be prepared to uncover those high-payout API bugs other hackers aren’t finding and improve the security of applications on the web. Read more