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Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

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Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

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12 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

12 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Comprehend and apply Python scripts for hacking purposes.

  • Develop and implement advanced backdoors with persistence and command execution.

  • Design and integrate keyloggers with backdoors.

  • Construct brute force attackers and evaluate methods to bypass security measures.

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September 2024

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3 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, we will delve into the intricacies of Man in the Middle (MITM) attacks. You will learn the basics of the ARP protocol, install MITMf, perform manual ARP spoofing, and execute advanced MITM techniques such as DNS spoofing, HTTPS password sniffing, and browser hooking with BEEF.

What's included

11 videos1 reading

In this module, we will cover the foundational aspects of Python programming. You will learn about variables, input handling, control structures like if-else statements and loops, as well as functions, classes, and file operations. This knowledge will be essential for developing scripts and tools in the subsequent modules.

What's included

11 videos

In this module, we will guide you through developing an advanced backdoor. You will learn the theory behind reverse shells, write server and client code, send and receive messages, execute commands, and add persistence. Additionally, you will learn to capture screenshots and embed the backdoor in images, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of backdoor development.

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21 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on developing a keylogger. You will learn to import the Pynput library, write a simple keylogger, add a reporting function, and write keystrokes to a file. Additionally, you will integrate the keylogger with your reverse shell, enhancing its capabilities for data capture.

What's included

7 videos

In this module, we will teach you how to develop a brute force attacker. You will learn to print banners, add available options, start threads for attacks, and create functions to execute the brute force attack. Additionally, you will learn to bypass antivirus programs and send malware using spoofed emails, ensuring a robust and effective attack tool.

What's included

7 videos1 reading2 assignments

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