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Go H*ck Yourself

Name: Go H*ck Yourself
Author: Bryson Payne
ISBN: 9781718502000

by Bryson Payne

January 2022

Beginner

192 pages

4h 25m

English

No Starch Press

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Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Hacking BasicsKeeping It EthicalHow This Book Is OrganizedBasics of Cyber Self-Defense
Chapter 1: Security Through Obscurity
How Browsers “Secure” Passwords Revealing an Obscured PasswordUsing and Misusing This HackProtecting Your PasswordsThe Takeaway
Chapter 2: Physical Access Hacks
The Sticky Keys HackBooting from a Windows 10 Installation DiscGaining Administrator-Level AccessNow You’re an Administrator. Log In!The Mac Root HackUpdating the Root User SettingsYou’re the Root User Now!Other Physical HacksProtecting Against Physical Hacks The Takeaway
Chapter 3: Building Your Own Virtual Hacking Lab
Setting Up VirtualBoxCreating a Kali Linux Virtual MachineRunning the Kali VMCreating a Windows VMConnecting Your VMs to a Virtual NetworkConnecting Your Kali VMConnecting Your Windows VMUpdating Your VM Operating SystemsUpdating Kali LinuxUpdating WindowsThe Takeaway
Chapter 4: Online Reconnaissance and Self-Defense
Google Yourself (Before Your Enemy Does)Advanced Google SearchingFinding Passwords with the ext: OperatorFinding Passwords with the site: OperatorThe Google Hacking DatabaseHow Ethical Hackers Use GoogleSocial Media and the Dangers of OversharingLocation Data—Social Media’s Unspoken DangerProtecting Yourself on Social MediaThe Takeaway

Chapter 5: Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
How Social Engineering WorksCreating a Phishing WebsiteCloning a Login PageLet’s Harvest Some Credentials!Creating a Phishing EmailProtecting Yourself Against Phishing AttacksThe Takeaway
Chapter 6: Remote Hacking with Malware
Building Your Own Virus Sharing the MalwareListening for the Trojan to Phone HomeInfecting Your Windows VMControlling Your Windows VM with MeterpreterViewing and Uploading FilesDownloading Files from the Victim ComputerViewing the Victim Computer’s ScreenLogging KeystrokesSpying Through WebcamsDefending Against MalwareThe Takeaway
Chapter 7: Stealing and Cracking Passwords
Password Hashes Stealing Windows Password HashesCreating Windows UsersHacking Back into Windows 10 with MeterpreterEscalating PrivilegesStealing Password Hashes with MimikatzCracking PasswordsFree Online Password DatabasesJohn the RipperUsing Safer PasswordsThe Takeaway
Chapter 8: Web Hacking
The Metasploitable VMWeb Hacking from a BrowserLaunching Cross-Site Scripting AttacksLaunching SQL Injection Attacks on DatabasesSecuring Web Applications from XSS, SQLi, and MoreThe Takeaway
Chapter 9: Hacking Mobile Devices
Creating an Android Phone/Tablet VMLaunching an Android TrojanInfecting the Android VMControlling the Android VMRunning AppsAccessing ContactsSpying Through the CameraStealing Files and Snooping Around in LogsTurning Off the Ringer and MoreDefending Against Malicious AppsThe Takeaway
Chapter 10: Car Hacking and the Internet of Things
Installing the Car-Hacking SoftwarePreparing the Virtual CAN Bus NetworkHacking the CarViewing Packets Capturing Packets Replaying Packets Sending New Commands How Attackers Hack Real CarsThe Takeaway
Chapter 11: Ten Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Yourself Online
1. Realize you’re a target. 2. Watch out for social engineering. 3. Remember the importance of physical security and turn off devices when possible.4. Always think before you click. 5. Use a password manager and turn on two-factor authentication. 6. Keep your software up-to-date.7. Protect your most sensitive data.8. Use security software wisely.9. Back up the data you want to keep.10. Talk with your family.The Takeaway
Appendix A: Creating a Windows 10 Installation Disc or USB Flash Drive
Downloading Windows 10Burning Windows 10 onto a DVDInstalling Windows 10 onto a USB Flash Drive
Appendix B: Troubleshooting VirtualBox
Troubleshooting VirtualBox on MacTroubleshooting VirtualBox on WindowsTurn Off Hyper-V OptionsTurn On Virtualization in BIOS/UEFI Settings One Last Issue: Certain Antivirus Programs
Index

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Introduction

Hacking is a practical, useful skill. When used ethically, hacking can help you recover forgotten passwords or access files you thought were lost forever. Learning to hack can also help you protect your personal information from online attackers. In fact, hacking yourself before the bad guys do is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cybercrime.

This book does not encourage criminal activity. It’s designed to teach you how to think like a hacker and apply those skills to problem solving, cybersecurity, and staying safe online.

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Go H*ck Yourself

by Bryson Payne

Introduction

Hacking Basics

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