Packed with real-life examples, this book simplifies cybersecurity, delves into malware development, and is a must-read for advanced ethical hackers
Key FeaturesLearn to develop malware and exploit vulnerabilities using hands-on examplesUnderstand responsible hacking, ethical guidelines, and legal aspects surrounding malware developmentExplore methods to bypass security mechanisms and make malware undetectable on compromised systemsBook DescriptionMalware Development for Ethical Hackers will be a comprehensive guide that explores the dark side of cybersecurity within an ethical context. This unique book takes readers on a journey through the intricate world of malware development, shedding light on the techniques and strategies employed by cybercriminals, all while emphasizing the ethical considerations that ethical hackers must uphold. The book will provide practical experience in creating and re-implementing popular techniques encountered in real-life malicious applications, such as Carbanak, Carberp, Stuxnet, Conti, Babuk, and BlackCat ransomware.
This book will equip aspiring ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and effectively combat malicious software. It unveils the secrets behind malware development, delving into the intricate details of programming, exploit techniques, evasion mechanisms, and more.
What you will learnLearn the logic of real malware developers for cybersecurityStudy the development of malware over the years with examplesUnderstand the process of reconstructing APT attacks and their techniquesDesign methods to bypass security mechanisms for your Red Team scenariosExplore over 100 working examples of malwareComprehend the close relationship between mathematics and modern malwareWho this book is forThe primary audience of the book is Penetration Testers, Exploit Developers, Ethical Hackers, Red Teamers and Offensive Security Researchers. Anyone interested in cybersecurity and ethical hacking will also find this book very helpful.
Table of ContentsQuick Introduction to Malware DevelopmentExploring Various Malware Injection AttacksMastering Malware Persistence MechanismsMastering Privilege Escalation on Compromised SystemsAnti-Debugging TricksNavigating Anti-Virtual Machine StrategiesStrategies for Anti-disassemblyNavigating the Antivirus A Game of Cat and MouseExploring Hash AlgorithmsSimple CiphersUnveiling Common Cryptography in MalwareAdvanced Maths Algorithms and Custom EncodingClassic Malware ExamplesAPT and CybercrimeMalware Source Code LeaksRansomware and Modern Threats