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A revised introduction to the Linux operating system for beginning hackers and penetration testers.If you’re getting started along the exciting path of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting, this book is an excellent first step. Using Kali Linux—an advanced penetration testing distribution of Linux—you’ll quickly pick up the basics of using the Linux operating system, and acquire the tools and techniques you’ll need to take control of a Linux environment. Later chapters focus on foundational hacking concepts like security, anonymity and scripting, along with practical tutorials and exercises that test your skills.This fully revised second edition covers the latest version of Kali, includes new options for setting up a Linux virtual machine, and discusses some differences between the bash and Z shells used on the newest versions of the distribution. It also addresses contemporary examples of real-world hacking, such as the cyberwar between Russia and Ukraine.You’ll learn how to:Install Kali on a virtual machine and build your own hacking tools Perform common tasks like manipulating text and controlling file and directory permissionsCover your tracks by leveraging the rsyslog logging utilityHide your internet activity using Tor, proxy servers, VPNs, and encrypted emailWrite bash and Python scripts to scan open ports for potential targetsIf you’re ready to dive into hacking, cybersecurity, or pentesting, Linux Basics for Hackers, 2nd Edition is exactly what you need to get going.

The new and improved guide to penetration testing using the legendary Metasploit Framework.Metasploit: The Penetration Tester’s Guide has been the definitive security assessment resource for over a decade. The Metasploit Framework makes discovering, exploiting, and sharing vulnerabilities quick and relatively painless, but using it can be challenging for newcomers.Written by renowned ethical hackers and industry experts, this fully updated second edition includes:Advanced Active Directory and cloud penetration testingModern evasion techniques and payload encodingMalicious document generation for client-side exploitationCoverage of recently added modules and commands Starting with Framework essentials—exploits, payloads, Meterpreter, and auxiliary modules—you’ll progress to advanced methodologies aligned with the Penetration Test Execution Standard (PTES). Through real-world examples and simulated penetration tests, you’ll:Conduct network reconnaissance and analyze vulnerabilitiesExecute wireless network and social engineering attacksPerform post-exploitation techniques, including privilege escalationDevelop custom modules in Ruby and port existing exploitsUse MSFvenom to evade detectionIntegrate with Nmap, Nessus, and the Social-Engineer ToolkitWhether you’re a cybersecurity professional, ethical hacker, or IT administrator, this second edition of Metasploit: The Penetration Tester’s Guide is your key to staying ahead in the ever-evolving threat landscape.