Complete Python Hacking Tutorial

Overview

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Dive into a comprehensive 3.5-hour tutorial on ethical hacking and penetration testing using Python. Learn to set up a virtual environment with VirtualBox and Kali Linux, then explore practical hacking techniques including password theft, bruteforce attacks on Gmail and login pages, directory and subdomain discovery, HTTP header manipulation, and authentication bruteforcing. Gain hands-on experience with multithreading in Python and conclude with an examination of ransomware. Master essential cybersecurity skills through step-by-step guidance and real-world coding projects.

Syllabus

Introduction to the course.
VirtualBox installation.
Kali Linux installation.
Guest additions installation.
Python in Kali terminal.
Stealing saved wireless passwords.
Saving passwords to a file.
Bruteforcing gmail.
Bruteforcing any login page part 1.
Bruteforcing any login page part 2.
Finding hidden directories part 1.
Finding hidden directories part 2.
Discovering subdomains.
Changing HTTP headers.
Starting basic and digest authentication bruteforcer.
Controlling threads.
Coding run function.
Printing usage and testing our program.
Taking a look at ransomware.