Processing data on Linux is really simple. Many commands are available for all kinds of text-processing functions. We’ve seen some of these commands in the previous chapter, but their number […]
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Introduction to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
This article presents a great introduction for anyone trying to learn about Cross-Site Scripting (or XSS). You don’t need to be an expert to follow along. However, you do need […]
Chapter 8 – Extract and Process Data
In this chapter, we are going to learn how to extract and process data from a file on Linux. To test the examples given in this chapter, I will create […]
Chapter 7 – Piping and Redirection
Before we start, don’t be misled by the title of this chapter. I am not going to teach you about plumbing here. We are going to cover piping and redirection […]
Using THC Hydra To Brute Force Login Forms
THC Hydra is a powerful tool to use against login forms. It can perform brute force and dictionary attacks against different types of applications and services. When a web application […]
Linux Privilege Escalation: Three Easy Ways to Get a Root Shell
Once you’ve gained access to a Linux system, the next logical step is to perform privilege escalation. That is, to go from a user account with limited privileges to a […]
Using John The Ripper To Crack Password Hashes
Every self-respecting pentester should have a powerful password cracker in their toolkit, and John the Ripper is simply the best cracker out there. Initially released in 1996 by Openwall, John […]
Using Gobuster to Find Hidden Web Content
Directories and Files enumeration is one of the first steps that an attacker performs during web application pentesting. This step is necessary to identify potential hidden areas of a website […]
Introduction to SQL Injection
SQL injection is often referenced as the most common type of attack on websites. It is being used extensively by hackers and pen-testers on web applications. The OWASP Top Ten […]
Chapter 6 – Find Files in Linux
You should already be aware of how much a search for a file can sometimes feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Fortunately, finding files on Linux is […]