Hands-On Hacking

Learn ethical hacking by doing, not just reading. Every concept comes with a practical exercise. What's inside: • Lab setup — Kali Linux, VirtualBox/VMware, vulnerable VM configuration • Networking fundamentals — TCP/IP, OSI model, subnetting for hackers • Reconnaissance — passive OSINT, active scanning with Nmap, service fingerprinting • Vulnerability scanning — OpenVAS, Nessus basics, manual verification • Exploitation fundamentals — Metasploit framework, manual exploitation workflow • Web application attacks — OWASP Top 10 with hands-on examples • Password attacks — hash cracking with Hashcat/John, rainbow tables, pass-the-hash • Post-exploitation — shell stabilization, local enumeration, lateral movement basics • Report writing — how to document findings professionally Perfect for beginners entering the field and anyone preparing for their first CTF or pentest certification.