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Exploring Hacker Operating Systems - Ubuntu

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Overview

Explore Ubuntu as a hacking operating system in this 56-minute video from SecurityFWD. Learn about Linux forks, reasons for choosing Ubuntu, and compare it to other OS options. Follow along with the Ubuntu download and installation process in a virtual machine, including setup in VirtualBox and Parallels. Discover how to navigate the Ubuntu live environment and perform a security audit. Gain insights into weaponizing Ubuntu for ethical hacking purposes, and hear closing thoughts on its effectiveness as a hacking platform. Perfect for cybersecurity enthusiasts and those interested in exploring alternative operating systems for penetration testing and security research.

Syllabus

Countdown
Intro
How Linux Forks Work
Reasons We Like Ubuntu
Stream Gets Laggy
Ubuntu Vs Others
Ubuntu Download
Installing the OS in a VM
Ubuntu in Parallels
Back to Virtual Box
Ubuntu Live Environment Install
Weaponizing Ubuntu
Booting Into the New Install
Security Audit
Weaponizing Ubuntu
Closing Thoughts
Endscreen

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