Gray Hat Hacking is an updated and comprehensive security resource that provides a step-by-step guide on how to strengthen computer networks through the application of ethical hacking techniques. Developed by the authors for major security conferences and colleges, this book offers practical methods for planning, analysis, and defense against targeted and opportunistic attacks.

In the sixth edition of Gray Hat Hacking, readers will gain a clear understanding of the deceptive weapons, skills, and tactics employed by adversaries, along with proven remedies, case studies, and testing labs. The book covers a wide range of topics including Internet of Things, mobile, and Cloud security, as well as penetration testing, malware analysis, and reverse engineering techniques. It also provides in-depth explanations of state-of-the-art malware, ransomware, and system exploits.

The fully revised content includes seven new chapters that address the latest threats in the field. Additionally, Gray Hat Hacking offers proof-of-concept code that can be accessed through the GitHub repository. The authors are all experienced trainers who have conducted sessions at renowned security conferences such as RSA, Black Hat, Defcon, and Besides.

Table Of Contents

  • Part I Preparation
    • Chapter 1 Gray Hat Hacking
    • Chapter 2 Programming Survival Skills
    • Chapter 3 Linux Exploit Development Tools
    • Chapter 4 Introduction to Ghidra
    • Chapter 5 IDA Pro
  • Part II Ethical Hacking
    • Chapter 6 Red and Purple Teams
    • Chapter 7 Command and Control (C2)
    • Chapter 8 Building a Threat Hunting Lab
    • Chapter 9 Introduction to Threat Hunting
  • Part III Hacking Systems
    • Chapter 10 Basic Linux Exploits
    • Chapter 11 Advanced Linux Exploits
    • Chapter 12 Linux Kernel Exploits
    • Chapter 13 Basic Windows Exploitation
    • Chapter 14 Windows Kernel Exploitation
    • Chapter 15 PowerShell Exploitation
    • Chapter 16 Getting Shells Without Exploits
    • Chapter 17 Post-Exploitation in Modern Windows Environments
    • Chapter 18 Next-Generation Patch Exploitation
  • Part IV Hacking IoT
    • Chapter 19 Internet of Things to Be Hacked
    • Chapter 20 Dissecting Embedded Devices
    • Chapter 21 Exploiting Embedded Devices
    • Chapter 22 Software-Defined Radio
  • Part V Hacking Hypervisors
    • Chapter 23 Hypervisors
    • Chapter 24 Creating a Research Framework
    • Chapter 25 Inside Hyper-V
    • Chapter 26 Hacking Hypervisors Case Study
  • Part VI Hacking the Cloud
    • Chapter 27 Hacking in Amazon Web Services
    • Chapter 28 Hacking in Azure
    • Chapter 29 Hacking Containers
    • Chapter 30 Hacking on Kubernetes

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