Linux Basics for Hackers, 2nd Edition: Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali

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A revised introduction to the Linux operating system for beginning hackers and penetration testers.
If you’re just getting started along the exciting path of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting, Linux Basics for Hackers is an excellent introduction. With Kali Linux, an operating system designed for digital forensics and penetration testing, you’ll learn the basics of using Linux and acquire the tools and techniques you’ll need to take control of a Linux environment.
First, you’ll learn how to install Kali on a virtual machine and get an introduction to basic Linux concepts. Next, you’ll tackle broader Linux topics like manipulating text, controlling file and directory permissions, and managing user environment variables. You’ll then focus on foundational hacking concepts like security and anonymity and learn scripting skills with bash and Python.
Practical tutorials and exercises throughout will reinforce and test your skills as you learn how to:
Cover your tracks by changing your network information and manipulating the journalctl logging utilityWrite a tool to scan for network connections, and connect and listen to wireless networksKeep your internet activity stealthy using Tor, proxy servers, VPNs, and encrypted emailWrite a bash script to find potential attack targets over a range of IP addressesUse and abuse services like MySQL, the Apache web server, and OpenSSHBuild your own hacking tools, such as remote spy cameras and password crackers
New to this edition: This second edition has been updated to address recent changes to Kali and Linux, including a more secure approach to root privileges, updates to Bluetooth and Linux logging functions, and a new chapter with advice on AI in cybersecurity.
Hacking is complex, and there is no single way in. Why not start at the beginning with Linux Basics for Hackers?

From the Publisher

About the Author

OccupyTheWeb (OTW) is an infosec consultant, forensic investigator, and trainer with more than 20 years in the industry. He maintains the Hackers Arise training site (hackers-arise.com) and trains US military personnel, Department of Defense contractors, and federal employees in information security and hacking.

About the Publisher

No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718503547
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718503540
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.13 x 0.65 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #11,926 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Computer Hacking #1 in Linux Networking & System Administration #6 in Computer Network Security
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