# Awesome Penetration Testing [![Awesome](https://cdn.rawgit.com/sindresorhus/awesome/d7305f38d29fed78fa85652e3a63e154dd8e8829/media/badge.svg)](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome) > A collection of awesome penetration testing resources. **[This project is supported by Netsparker Web Application Security Scanner](https://www.netsparker.com/?utm_source=github.com&utm_content=awesome+penetration+testing&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=generic+advert)** [Penetration testing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penetration_test) is the practice of launching authorized, simulated attacks against computer systems and their physical infrastructure to expose potential security weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Your contributions and suggestions are heartily♥ welcome. (✿◕‿◕). Please check the [Contributing Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details. This work is licensed under a [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Contents * [Online Resources](#online-resources) * [Penetration Testing Resources](#penetration-testing-resources) * [Exploit Development](#exploit-development) * [Open Sources Intelligence (OSINT) Resources](#open-sources-intelligence-osint-resources) * [Social Engineering Resources](#social-engineering-resources) * [Lock Picking Resources](#lock-picking-resources) * [Operating Systems](#operating-systems) * [Tools](#tools) * [Penetration Testing Distributions](#penetration-testing-distributions) * [Docker for Penetration Testing](#docker-for-penetration-testing) * [Multi-paradigm Frameworks](#multi-paradigm-frameworks) * [Network vulnerability scanners](#network-vulnerability-scanners) * [Static Analyzers](#static-analyzers) * [Web Vulnerability Scanners](#web-vulnerability-scanners) * [Network Tools](#network-tools) * [Exfiltration Tools](#exfiltration-tools) * [Network Reconnaissance Tools](#network-reconnaissance-tools) * [Protocol Analyzers and Sniffers](#protocol-analyzers-and-sniffers) * [Proxies and MITM Tools](#proxies-and-mitm-tools) * [Wireless Network Tools](#wireless-network-tools) * [Transport Layer Security Tools](#transport-layer-security-tools) * [Web Exploitation](#web-exploitation) * [Hex Editors](#hex-editors) * [File Format Analysis Tools](#file-format-analysis-tools) * [Anti-virus Evasion Tools](#anti-virus-evasion-tools) * [Hash Cracking Tools](#hash-cracking-tools) * [Windows Utilities](#windows-utilities) * [GNU/Linux Utilities](#gnulinux-utilities) * [macOS Utilities](#macos-utilities) * [DDoS Tools](#ddos-tools) * [Social Engineering Tools](#social-engineering-tools) * [OSINT Tools](#osint-tools) * [Anonymity Tools](#anonymity-tools) * [Reverse Engineering Tools](#reverse-engineering-tools) * [Physical Access Tools](#physical-access-tools) * [Industrial Control and SCADA Systems](#industrial-control-and-scada-systems) * [Side-channel Tools](#side-channel-tools) * [CTF Tools](#ctf-tools) * [Penetration Testing Report Templates](#penetration-testing-report-templates) * [Code examples for Penetration Testing](#code-examples-for-penetration-testing) * [Books](#books) * [Penetration Testing Books](#penetration-testing-books) * [Hackers Handbook Series](#hackers-handbook-series) * [Defensive Development](#defensive-development) * [Network Analysis Books](#network-analysis-books) * [Reverse Engineering Books](#reverse-engineering-books) * [Malware Analysis Books](#malware-analysis-books) * [Windows Books](#windows-books) * [Social Engineering Books](#social-engineering-books) * [Lock Picking Books](#lock-picking-books) * [Defcon Suggested Reading](#defcon-suggested-reading) * [Vulnerability Databases](#vulnerability-databases) * [Security Courses](#security-courses) * [Information Security Conferences](#information-security-conferences) * [Information Security Magazines](#information-security-magazines) * [Awesome Lists](#awesome-lists) ## Online Resources ### Penetration Testing Resources * [Metasploit Unleashed](https://www.offensive-security.com/metasploit-unleashed/) - Free Offensive Security Metasploit course. * [Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES)](http://www.pentest-standard.org/) - Documentation designed to provide a common language and scope for performing and reporting the results of a penetration test. * [Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)](https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Main_Page) - Worldwide not-for-profit charitable organization focused on improving the security of especially Web-based and Application-layer software. * [PENTEST-WIKI](https://github.com/nixawk/pentest-wiki) - Free online security knowledge library for pentesters and researchers. * [Penetration Testing Framework (PTF)](http://www.vulnerabilityassessment.co.uk/Penetration%20Test.html) - Outline for performing penetration tests compiled as a general framework usable by vulnerability analysts and penetration testers alike. * [XSS-Payloads](http://www.xss-payloads.com) - Ultimate resource for all things cross-site including payloads, tools, games and documentation. * [MITRE's Adversarial Tactics, Techniques & Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)](https://attack.mitre.org/) - Curated knowledge base and model for cyber adversary behavior. * [InfoSec Institute](http://resources.infosecinstitute.com) - IT and security bootcamps. ### Exploit Development * [Shellcode Tutorial](http://www.vividmachines.com/shellcode/shellcode.html) - Tutorial on how to write shellcode. * [Shellcode Examples](http://shell-storm.org/shellcode/) - Shellcodes database. * [Exploit Writing Tutorials](https://www.corelan.be/index.php/2009/07/19/exploit-writing-tutorial-part-1-stack-based-overflows/) - Tutorials on how to develop exploits. ### Open Sources Intelligence (OSINT) Resources * [OSINT Framework](http://osintframework.com/) - Collection of various OSINT tools broken out by category. * [Intel Techniques](https://inteltechniques.com/menu.html) - Collection of OSINT tools. Menu on the left can be used to navigate through the categories. * [NetBootcamp OSINT Tools](http://netbootcamp.org/osinttools/) - Collection of OSINT links and custom Web interfaces to other services. * [WiGLE.net](https://wigle.net/) - Information about wireless networks world-wide, with user-friendly desktop and web applications. * [CertGraph](https://github.com/lanrat/certgraph) - Crawls a domain's SSL/TLS certificates for its certificate alternative names. * [GhostProject](https://ghostproject.fr/) - Searchable database of billions of cleartext passwords, partially visible for free. ### Social Engineering Resources * [Social Engineering Framework](http://www.social-engineer.org/framework/general-discussion/) - Information resource for social engineers. ### Lock Picking Resources * [Schuyler Towne channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/SchuylerTowne/) - Lockpicking videos and security talks. * [bosnianbill](https://www.youtube.com/user/bosnianbill) - More lockpicking videos. * [/r/lockpicking](https://www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking) - Resources for learning lockpicking, equipment recommendations. ### Operating Systems * [Security related Operating Systems @ Rawsec](http://list.rawsec.ml/operating_systems.html) - Complete list of security related operating systems. * [Security @ Distrowatch](http://distrowatch.com/search.php?category=Security) - Website dedicated to talking about, reviewing, and keeping up to date with open source operating systems. * [cuckoo](https://github.com/cuckoosandbox/cuckoo) - Open source automated malware analysis system. * [Digital Evidence & Forensics Toolkit (DEFT)](http://www.deftlinux.net/) - Live CD for forensic analysis runnable without tampering or corrupting connected devices where the boot process takes place. * [SIFT](https://digital-forensics.sans.org/community/downloads) - Forensic workstation made by SANS. * [Tails](https://tails.boum.org/) - Live OS aimed at preserving privacy and anonymity. * [Qubes OS](https://www.qubes-os.org) - High-security Operating System providing strict application isolation. ## Tools ### Penetration Testing Distributions * [Kali](https://www.kali.org/) - GNU/Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. * [ArchStrike](https://archstrike.org/) - Arch GNU/Linux repository for security professionals and enthusiasts. * [BlackArch](https://www.blackarch.org/) - Arch GNU/Linux-based distribution for penetration testers and security researchers. * [Network Security Toolkit (NST)](http://networksecuritytoolkit.org/) - Fedora-based bootable live operating system designed to provide easy access to best-of-breed open source network security applications. * [BackBox](https://backbox.org/) - Ubuntu-based distribution for penetration tests and security assessments. * [Parrot](https://www.parrotsec.org/) - Distribution similar to Kali, with multiple architecture. * [Buscador](https://inteltechniques.com/buscador/) - GNU/Linux virtual machine that is pre-configured for online investigators. * [The Pentesters Framework](https://github.com/trustedsec/ptf) - Distro organized around the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), providing a curated collection of utilities that eliminates often unused toolchains. * [AttifyOS](https://github.com/adi0x90/attifyos) - GNU/Linux distribution focused on tools useful during Internet of Things (IoT) security assessments. * [PentestBox](https://pentestbox.org/) - Opensource pre-configured portable penetration testing environment for Windows OS. * [Android Tamer](https://androidtamer.com/) - OS for Android Security Professionals. Includes all the tools required for Android security testing. ### Docker for Penetration Testing * `docker pull kalilinux/kali-linux-docker` - [Official Kali Linux](https://hub.docker.com/r/kalilinux/kali-linux-docker/). * `docker pull owasp/zap2docker-stable` - [Official OWASP ZAP](https://github.com/zaproxy/zaproxy). * `docker pull wpscanteam/wpscan` - [Official WPScan](https://hub.docker.com/r/wpscanteam/wpscan/). * `docker pull citizenstig/dvwa` - [Damn Vulnerable Web Application (DVWA)](https://hub.docker.com/r/citizenstig/dvwa/). * `docker pull wpscanteam/vulnerablewordpress` - [Vulnerable WordPress Installation](https://hub.docker.com/r/wpscanteam/vulnerablewordpress/). * `docker pull hmlio/vaas-cve-2014-6271` - [Vulnerability as a service: Shellshock](https://hub.docker.com/r/hmlio/vaas-cve-2014-6271/). * `docker pull hmlio/vaas-cve-2014-0160` - [Vulnerability as a service: Heartbleed](https://hub.docker.com/r/hmlio/vaas-cve-2014-0160/). * `docker pull vulnerables/cve-2017-7494` - [Vulnerability as a service: SambaCry](https://hub.docker.com/r/vulnerables/cve-2017-7494/). * `docker pull opendns/security-ninjas` - [Security Ninjas](https://hub.docker.com/r/opendns/security-ninjas/). * `docker pull diogomonica/docker-bench-security` - [Docker Bench for Security](https://hub.docker.com/r/diogomonica/docker-bench-security/). * `docker pull ismisepaul/securityshepherd` - [OWASP Security Shepherd](https://hub.docker.com/r/ismisepaul/securityshepherd/). * `docker pull webgoat/webgoat-7.1` - [OWASP WebGoat Project 7.1 docker image](https://hub.docker.com/r/webgoat/webgoat-7.1/). * `docker pull webgoat/webgoat-8.0` - [OWASP WebGoat Project 8.0 docker image](https://hub.docker.com/r/webgoat/webgoat-8.0/). * `docker-compose build && docker-compose up` - [OWASP NodeGoat](https://github.com/owasp/nodegoat#option-3---run-nodegoat-on-docker). * `docker pull citizenstig/nowasp` - [OWASP Mutillidae II Web Pen-Test Practice Application](https://hub.docker.com/r/citizenstig/nowasp/). * `docker pull bkimminich/juice-shop` - [OWASP Juice Shop](https://github.com/bkimminich/juice-shop#docker-container--). * `docker pull phocean/msf` - [docker-metasploit](https://hub.docker.com/r/phocean/msf/). ### Multi-paradigm Frameworks * [Metasploit](https://www.metasploit.com/) - Software for offensive security teams to help verify vulnerabilities and manage security assessments. * [Armitage](http://fastandeasyhacking.com/) - Java-based GUI front-end for the Metasploit Framework. * [Faraday](https://github.com/infobyte/faraday) - Multiuser integrated pentesting environment for red teams performing cooperative penetration tests, security audits, and risk assessments. * [ExploitPack](https://github.com/juansacco/exploitpack) - Graphical tool for automating penetration tests that ships with many pre-packaged exploits. * [Pupy](https://github.com/n1nj4sec/pupy) - Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android) remote administration and post-exploitation tool. * [AutoSploit](https://github.com/NullArray/AutoSploit) - Automated mass exploiter, which collects target by employing the Shodan.io API and programmatically chooses Metasploit exploit modules based on the Shodan query. * [Decker](https://github.com/stevenaldinger/decker) - Penetration testing orchestration and automation framework, which allows writing declarative, reusable configurations capable of ingesting variables and using outputs of tools it has run as inputs to others. ### Network vulnerability scanners * [Netsparker Application Security Scanner](https://www.netsparker.com/) - Application security scanner to automatically find security flaws. * [Nexpose](https://www.rapid7.com/products/nexpose/) - Commercial vulnerability and risk management assessment engine that integrates with Metasploit, sold by Rapid7. * [Nessus](https://www.tenable.com/products/nessus-vulnerability-scanner) - Commercial vulnerability management, configuration, and compliance assessment platform, sold by Tenable. * [OpenVAS](http://www.openvas.org/) - Free software implementation of the popular Nessus vulnerability assessment system. * [Vuls](https://github.com/future-architect/vuls) - Agentless vulnerability scanner for GNU/Linux and FreeBSD, written in Go. #### Static Analyzers * [Brakeman](https://github.com/presidentbeef/brakeman) - Static analysis security vulnerability scanner for Ruby on Rails applications. * [cppcheck](http://cppcheck.sourceforge.net/) - Extensible C/C++ static analyzer focused on finding bugs. * [FindBugs](http://findbugs.sourceforge.net/) - Free software static analyzer to look for bugs in Java code. * [sobelow](https://github.com/nccgroup/sobelow) - Security-focused static analysis for the Phoenix Framework. * [bandit](https://pypi.python.org/pypi/bandit/) - Security oriented static analyser for python code. * [Progpilot](https://github.com/designsecurity/progpilot) - Static security analysis tool for PHP code. * [RegEx-DoS](https://github.com/jagracey/RegEx-DoS) - Analyzes source code for Regular Expressions susceptible to Denial of Service attacks. #### Web Vulnerability Scanners * [Netsparker Application Security Scanner](https://www.netsparker.com/) - Application security scanner to automatically find security flaws. * [Nikto](https://cirt.net/nikto2) - Noisy but fast black box web server and web application vulnerability scanner. * [Arachni](http://www.arachni-scanner.com/) - Scriptable framework for evaluating the security of web applications. * [w3af](https://github.com/andresriancho/w3af) - Web application attack and audit framework. * [Wapiti](http://wapiti.sourceforge.net/) - Black box web application vulnerability scanner with built-in fuzzer. * [SecApps](https://secapps.com/) - In-browser web application security testing suite. * [WebReaver](https://www.webreaver.com/) - Commercial, graphical web application vulnerability scanner designed for macOS. * [WPScan](https://wpscan.org/) - Black box WordPress vulnerability scanner. * [cms-explorer](https://code.google.com/archive/p/cms-explorer/) - Reveal the specific modules, plugins, components and themes that various websites powered by content management systems are running. * [joomscan](https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:OWASP_Joomla_Vulnerability_Scanner_Project) - Joomla vulnerability scanner. * [ACSTIS](https://github.com/tijme/angularjs-csti-scanner) - Automated client-side template injection (sandbox escape/bypass) detection for AngularJS. * [SQLmate](https://github.com/UltimateHackers/sqlmate) - A friend of sqlmap that identifies sqli vulnerabilities based on a given dork and website (optional). * [JCS](https://github.com/TheM4hd1/JCS) - Joomla Vulnerability Component Scanner with automatic database updater from exploitdb and packetstorm. ### Network Tools * [pig](https://github.com/rafael-santiago/pig) - GNU/Linux packet crafting tool. * [Network-Tools.com](http://network-tools.com/) - Website offering an interface to numerous basic network utilities like `ping`, `traceroute`, `whois`, and more. * [Intercepter-NG](http://sniff.su/) - Multifunctional network toolkit. * [SPARTA](https://sparta.secforce.com/) - Graphical interface offering scriptable, configurable access to existing network infrastructure scanning and enumeration tools. * [Zarp](https://github.com/hatRiot/zarp) - Network attack tool centered around the exploitation of local networks. * [dsniff](https://www.monkey.org/~dugsong/dsniff/) - Collection of tools for network auditing and pentesting. * [scapy](https://github.com/secdev/scapy) - Python-based interactive packet manipulation program & library. * [Printer Exploitation Toolkit (PRET)](https://github.com/RUB-NDS/PRET) - Tool for printer security testing capable of IP and USB connectivity, fuzzing, and exploitation of PostScript, PJL, and PCL printer language features. * [Praeda](http://h.foofus.net/?page_id=218) - Automated multi-function printer data harvester for gathering usable data during security assessments. * [routersploit](https://github.com/reverse-shell/routersploit) - Open source exploitation framework similar to Metasploit but dedicated to embedded devices. * [CrackMapExec](https://github.com/byt3bl33d3r/CrackMapExec) - Swiss army knife for pentesting networks. * [impacket](https://github.com/CoreSecurity/impacket) - Collection of Python classes for working with network protocols. * [dnstwist](https://github.com/elceef/dnstwist) - Domain name permutation engine for detecting typo squatting, phishing and corporate espionage. * [THC Hydra](https://github.com/vanhauser-thc/thc-hydra) - Online password cracking tool with built-in support for many network protocols, including HTTP, SMB, FTP, telnet, ICQ, MySQL, LDAP, IMAP, VNC, and more. * [IKEForce](https://github.com/SpiderLabs/ikeforce) - Command line IPSEC VPN brute forcing tool for Linux that allows group name/ID enumeration and XAUTH brute forcing capabilities. * [hping3](https://github.com/antirez/hping) - Network tool able to send custom TCP/IP packets. * [rshijack](https://github.com/kpcyrd/rshijack) - TCP connection hijacker, Rust rewrite of `shijack`. #### Exfiltration Tools * [DET](https://github.com/sensepost/DET) - Proof of concept to perform data exfiltration using either single or multiple channel(s) at the same time. * [pwnat](https://github.com/samyk/pwnat) - Punches holes in firewalls and NATs. * [tgcd](http://tgcd.sourceforge.net/) - Simple Unix network utility to extend the accessibility of TCP/IP based network services beyond firewalls. * [Iodine](https://code.kryo.se/iodine/) - Tunnel IPv4 data through a DNS server; useful for exfiltration from networks where Internet access is firewalled, but DNS queries are allowed. #### Network Reconnaissance Tools * [zmap](https://zmap.io/) - Open source network scanner that enables researchers to easily perform Internet-wide network studies. * [nmap](https://nmap.org/) - Free security scanner for network exploration & security audits. * [scanless](https://github.com/vesche/scanless) - Utility for using websites to perform port scans on your behalf so as not to reveal your own IP. * [DNSDumpster](https://dnsdumpster.com/) - Online DNS recon and search service. * [CloudFail](https://github.com/m0rtem/CloudFail) - Unmask server IP addresses hidden behind Cloudflare by searching old database records and detecting misconfigured DNS. * [dnsenum](https://github.com/fwaeytens/dnsenum/) - Perl script that enumerates DNS information from a domain, attempts zone transfers, performs a brute force dictionary style attack, and then performs reverse look-ups on the results. * [dnsmap](https://github.com/makefu/dnsmap/) - Passive DNS network mapper. * [dnsrecon](https://github.com/darkoperator/dnsrecon/) - DNS enumeration script. * [dnstracer](http://www.mavetju.org/unix/dnstracer.php) - Determines where a given DNS server gets its information from, and follows the chain of DNS servers. * [passivedns-client](https://github.com/chrislee35/passivedns-client) - Library and query tool for querying several passive DNS providers. * [passivedns](https://github.com/gamelinux/passivedns) - Network sniffer that logs all DNS server replies for use in a passive DNS setup. * [Mass Scan](https://github.com/robertdavidgraham/masscan) - TCP port scanner, spews SYN packets asynchronously, scanning entire Internet in under 5 minutes. * [smbmap](https://github.com/ShawnDEvans/smbmap) - Handy SMB enumeration tool. * [XRay](https://github.com/evilsocket/xray) - Network (sub)domain discovery and reconnaissance automation tool. * [ACLight](https://github.com/cyberark/ACLight) - Script for advanced discovery of sensitive Privileged Accounts - includes Shadow Admins. * [ScanCannon](https://github.com/johnnyxmas/ScanCannon) - Python script to quickly enumerate large networks by calling `masscan` to quickly identify open ports and then `nmap` to gain details on the systems/services on those ports. * [fierce](https://github.com/mschwager/fierce) - Python3 port of the original `fierce.pl` DNS reconnaissance tool for locating non-contiguous IP space. #### Protocol Analyzers and Sniffers * [tcpdump/libpcap](http://www.tcpdump.org/) - Common packet analyzer that runs under the command line. * [Wireshark](https://www.wireshark.org/) - Widely-used graphical, cross-platform network protocol analyzer. * [netsniff-ng](https://github.com/netsniff-ng/netsniff-ng) - Swiss army knife for for network sniffing. * [Dshell](https://github.com/USArmyResearchLab/Dshell) - Network forensic analysis framework. * [Debookee](http://www.iwaxx.com/debookee/) - Simple and powerful network traffic analyzer for macOS. * [Dripcap](https://github.com/dripcap/dripcap) - Caffeinated packet analyzer. * [Netzob](https://github.com/netzob/netzob) - Reverse engineering, traffic generation and fuzzing of communication protocols. * [sniffglue](https://github.com/kpcyrd/sniffglue) - Secure multithreaded packet sniffer. #### Proxies and MITM Tools * [dnschef](https://github.com/iphelix/dnschef) - Highly configurable DNS proxy for pentesters. * [mitmproxy](https://github.com/mitmproxy/mitmproxy) - Interactive TLS-capable intercepting HTTP proxy for penetration testers and software developers. * [Morpheus](https://github.com/r00t-3xp10it/morpheus) - Automated ettercap TCP/IP Hijacking tool. * [mallory](https://github.com/justmao945/mallory) - HTTP/HTTPS proxy over SSH. * [SSH MITM](https://github.com/jtesta/ssh-mitm) - Intercept SSH connections with a proxy; all plaintext passwords and sessions are logged to disk. * [evilgrade](https://github.com/infobyte/evilgrade) - Modular framework to take advantage of poor upgrade implementations by injecting fake updates. * [Ettercap](http://www.ettercap-project.org) - Comprehensive, mature suite for machine-in-the-middle attacks. * [BetterCAP](https://www.bettercap.org/) - Modular, portable and easily extensible MITM framework. * [MITMf](https://github.com/byt3bl33d3r/MITMf) - Framework for Man-In-The-Middle attacks. * [Lambda-Proxy](https://github.com/puresec/lambda-proxy) - Utility for testing SQL Injection vulnerabilities on AWS Lambda serverless functions. ### Wireless Network Tools * [Aircrack-ng](http://www.aircrack-ng.org/) - Set of tools for auditing wireless networks. * [Kismet](https://kismetwireless.net/) - Wireless network detector, sniffer, and IDS. * [Reaver](https://code.google.com/archive/p/reaver-wps) - Brute force attack against WiFi Protected Setup. * [Wifite](https://github.com/derv82/wifite) - Automated wireless attack tool. * [Fluxion](https://github.com/FluxionNetwork/fluxion) - Suite of automated social engineering based WPA attacks. * [Airgeddon](https://github.com/v1s1t0r1sh3r3/airgeddon) - Multi-use bash script for Linux systems to audit wireless networks. * [Cowpatty](https://github.com/joswr1ght/cowpatty) - Brute-force dictionary attack against WPA-PSK. * [BoopSuite](https://github.com/MisterBianco/BoopSuite) - Suite of tools written in Python for wireless auditing. * [Bully](http://git.kali.org/gitweb/?p=packages/bully.git;a=summary) - Implementation of the WPS brute force attack, written in C. * [infernal-twin](https://github.com/entropy1337/infernal-twin) - Automated wireless hacking tool. * [krackattacks-scripts](https://github.com/vanhoefm/krackattacks-scripts) - WPA2 Krack attack scripts. * [KRACK Detector](https://github.com/securingsam/krackdetector) - Detect and prevent KRACK attacks in your network. * [wifi-arsenal](https://github.com/0x90/wifi-arsenal) - Resources for Wi-Fi Pentesting. * [WiFi-Pumpkin](https://github.com/P0cL4bs/WiFi-Pumpkin) - Framework for rogue Wi-Fi access point attack. ### Transport Layer Security Tools * [SSLyze](https://github.com/nabla-c0d3/sslyze) - Fast and comprehensive TLS/SSL configuration analyzer to help identify security mis-configurations. * [tls_prober](https://github.com/WestpointLtd/tls_prober) - Fingerprint a server's SSL/TLS implementation. * [testssl.sh](https://github.com/drwetter/testssl.sh) - Command line tool which checks a server's service on any port for the support of TLS/SSL ciphers, protocols as well as some cryptographic flaws. * [crackpkcs12](https://github.com/crackpkcs12/crackpkcs12) - Multithreaded program to crack PKCS#12 files (`.p12` and `.pfx` extensions), such as TLS/SSL certificates. ### Web Exploitation * [OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)](https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Zed_Attack_Proxy_Project) - Feature-rich, scriptable HTTP intercepting proxy and fuzzer for penetration testing web applications. * [Fiddler](https://www.telerik.com/fiddler) - Free cross-platform web debugging proxy with user-friendly companion tools. * [Burp Suite](https://portswigger.net/burp/) - Integrated platform for performing security testing of web applications. * [autochrome](https://www.nccgroup.trust/us/about-us/newsroom-and-events/blog/2017/march/autochrome/) - Easy to install a test browser with all the appropriate setting needed for web application testing with native Burp support, from NCCGroup. * [Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF)](https://github.com/beefproject/beef) - Command and control server for delivering exploits to commandeered Web browsers. * [Offensive Web Testing Framework (OWTF)](https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_OWTF) - Python-based framework for pentesting Web applications based on the OWASP Testing Guide. * [Wordpress Exploit Framework](https://github.com/rastating/wordpress-exploit-framework) - Ruby framework for developing and using modules which aid in the penetration testing of WordPress powered websites and systems. * [WPSploit](https://github.com/espreto/wpsploit) - Exploit WordPress-powered websites with Metasploit. * [SQLmap](http://sqlmap.org/) - Automatic SQL injection and database takeover tool. * [tplmap](https://github.com/epinna/tplmap) - Automatic server-side template injection and Web server takeover tool. * [weevely3](https://github.com/epinna/weevely3) - Weaponized web shell. * [Wappalyzer](https://www.wappalyzer.com/) - Wappalyzer uncovers the technologies used on websites. * [WhatWeb](https://github.com/urbanadventurer/WhatWeb) - Website fingerprinter. * [BlindElephant](http://blindelephant.sourceforge.net/) - Web application fingerprinter. * [wafw00f](https://github.com/EnableSecurity/wafw00f) - Identifies and fingerprints Web Application Firewall (WAF) products. * [fimap](https://github.com/kurobeats/fimap) - Find, prepare, audit, exploit and even Google automatically for LFI/RFI bugs. * [Kadabra](https://github.com/D35m0nd142/Kadabra) - Automatic LFI exploiter and scanner. * [Kadimus](https://github.com/P0cL4bs/Kadimus) - LFI scan and exploit tool. * [liffy](https://github.com/hvqzao/liffy) - LFI exploitation tool. * [Commix](https://github.com/commixproject/commix) - Automated all-in-one operating system command injection and exploitation tool. * [DVCS Ripper](https://github.com/kost/dvcs-ripper) - Rip web accessible (distributed) version control systems: SVN/GIT/HG/BZR. * [GitTools](https://github.com/internetwache/GitTools) - Automatically find and download Web-accessible `.git` repositories. * [sslstrip](https://www.thoughtcrime.org/software/sslstrip/) - Demonstration of the HTTPS stripping attacks. * [sslstrip2](https://github.com/LeonardoNve/sslstrip2) - SSLStrip version to defeat HSTS. * [NoSQLmap](https://github.com/codingo/NoSQLMap) - Automatic NoSQL injection and database takeover tool. * [VHostScan](https://github.com/codingo/VHostScan) - A virtual host scanner that performs reverse lookups, can be used with pivot tools, detect catch-all scenarios, aliases and dynamic default pages. * [FuzzDB](https://github.com/fuzzdb-project/fuzzdb) - Dictionary of attack patterns and primitives for black-box application fault injection and resource discovery. * [EyeWitness](https://github.com/ChrisTruncer/EyeWitness) - Tool to take screenshots of websites, provide some server header info, and identify default credentials if possible. * [webscreenshot](https://github.com/maaaaz/webscreenshot) - A simple script to take screenshots of list of websites. * [recursebuster](https://github.com/c-sto/recursebuster) - Content discovery tool to perform directory and file bruteforcing. * [Raccoon](https://github.com/evyatarmeged/Raccoon) - High performance offensive security tool for reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning. * [WhatWaf](https://github.com/Ekultek/WhatWaf) - Detect and bypass web application firewalls and protection systems. * [badtouch](https://github.com/kpcyrd/badtouch) - Scriptable network authentication cracker. ### Hex Editors * [HexEdit.js](https://hexed.it) - Browser-based hex editing. * [Hexinator](https://hexinator.com/) - World's finest (proprietary, commercial) Hex Editor. * [Frhed](http://frhed.sourceforge.net/) - Binary file editor for Windows. * [0xED](http://www.suavetech.com/0xed/0xed.html) - Native macOS hex editor that supports plug-ins to display custom data types. * [Hex Fiend](http://ridiculousfish.com/hexfiend/) - Fast, open source, hex editor for macOS with support for viewing binary diffs. * [Bless](https://github.com/bwrsandman/Bless) - High quality, full featured, cross-platform graphical hex editor written in Gtk#. * [wxHexEditor](http://www.wxhexeditor.org/) - Free GUI hex editor for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows. * [`hexedit`](https://github.com/pixel/hexedit) - Simple, fast, console-based hex editor. ### File Format Analysis Tools * [Kaitai Struct](http://kaitai.io/) - File formats and network protocols dissection language and web IDE, generating parsers in C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby. * [Veles](https://codisec.com/veles/) - Binary data visualization and analysis tool. * [Hachoir](https://hachoir.readthedocs.io/) - Python library to view and edit a binary stream as tree of fields and tools for metadata extraction. ### Anti-virus Evasion Tools * [Veil](https://www.veil-framework.com/) - Generate metasploit payloads that bypass common anti-virus solutions. * [shellsploit](https://github.com/Exploit-install/shellsploit-framework) - Generates custom shellcode, backdoors, injectors, optionally obfuscates every byte via encoders. * [Hyperion](http://nullsecurity.net/tools/binary.html) - Runtime encryptor for 32-bit portable executables ("PE `.exe`s"). * [AntiVirus Evasion Tool (AVET)](https://github.com/govolution/avet) - Post-process exploits containing executable files targeted for Windows machines to avoid being recognized by antivirus software. * [peCloak.py](https://www.securitysift.com/pecloak-py-an-experiment-in-av-evasion/) - Automates the process of hiding a malicious Windows executable from antivirus (AV) detection. * [peCloakCapstone](https://github.com/v-p-b/peCloakCapstone) - Multi-platform fork of the peCloak.py automated malware antivirus evasion tool. * [UniByAv](https://github.com/Mr-Un1k0d3r/UniByAv) - Simple obfuscator that takes raw shellcode and generates Anti-Virus friendly executables by using a brute-forcable, 32-bit XOR key. * [Shellter](https://www.shellterproject.com/) - Dynamic shellcode injection tool, and the first truly dynamic PE infector ever created. ### Hash Cracking Tools * [John the Ripper](http://www.openwall.com/john/) - Fast password cracker. * [Hashcat](http://hashcat.net/hashcat/) - The more fast hash cracker. * [CeWL](https://digi.ninja/projects/cewl.php) - Generates custom wordlists by spidering a target's website and collecting unique words. * [JWT Cracker](https://github.com/lmammino/jwt-cracker) - Simple HS256 JWT token brute force cracker. * [Rar Crack](http://rarcrack.sourceforge.net) - RAR bruteforce cracker. * [BruteForce Wallet](https://github.com/glv2/bruteforce-wallet) - Find the password of an encrypted wallet file (i.e. `wallet.dat`). * [StegCracker](https://github.com/Paradoxis/StegCracker) - Steganography brute-force utility to uncover hidden data inside files. ### Windows Utilities * [Sysinternals Suite](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb842062) - The Sysinternals Troubleshooting Utilities. * [Windows Credentials Editor](https://www.ampliasecurity.com/research/windows-credentials-editor/) - Inspect logon sessions and add, change, list, and delete associated credentials, including Kerberos tickets. * [mimikatz](http://blog.gentilkiwi.com/mimikatz) - Credentials extraction tool for Windows operating system. * [PowerSploit](https://github.com/PowerShellMafia/PowerSploit) - PowerShell Post-Exploitation Framework. * [Windows Exploit Suggester](https://github.com/GDSSecurity/Windows-Exploit-Suggester) - Detects potential missing patches on the target. * [Responder](https://github.com/SpiderLabs/Responder) - Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution (LLMNR), NBT-NS, and mDNS poisoner. * [Bloodhound](https://github.com/adaptivethreat/Bloodhound/wiki) - Graphical Active Directory trust relationship explorer. * [Empire](https://www.powershellempire.com/) - Pure PowerShell post-exploitation agent. * [Fibratus](https://github.com/rabbitstack/fibratus) - Tool for exploration and tracing of the Windows kernel. * [wePWNise](https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/tools/wepwnise/) - Generates architecture independent VBA code to be used in Office documents or templates and automates bypassing application control and exploit mitigation software. * [redsnarf](https://github.com/nccgroup/redsnarf) - Post-exploitation tool for retrieving password hashes and credentials from Windows workstations, servers, and domain controllers. * [Magic Unicorn](https://github.com/trustedsec/unicorn) - Shellcode generator for numerous attack vectors, including Microsoft Office macros, PowerShell, HTML applications (HTA), or `certutil` (using fake certificates). * [DeathStar](https://github.com/byt3bl33d3r/DeathStar) - Python script that uses Empire's RESTful API to automate gaining Domain Admin rights in Active Directory environments. * [RID_ENUM](https://github.com/trustedsec/ridenum) - Python script that can enumerate all users from a Windows Domain Controller and crack those user's passwords using brute-force. * [MailSniper](https://github.com/dafthack/MailSniper) - Modular tool for searching through email in a Microsoft Exchange environment, gathering the Global Address List from Outlook Web Access (OWA) and Exchange Web Services (EWS), and more. * [Ruler](https://github.com/sensepost/ruler) - Abuses client-side Outlook features to gain a remote shell on a Microsoft Exchange server. * [SCOMDecrypt](https://github.com/nccgroup/SCOMDecrypt) - Retrieve and decrypt RunAs credentials stored within Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) databases. * [LaZagne](https://github.com/AlessandroZ/LaZagne) - Credentials recovery project. * [Active Directory and Privilege Escalation (ADAPE)](https://github.com/hausec/ADAPE-Script) - Umbrella script that automates numerous useful PowerShell modules to discover security misconfigurations and attempt privilege escalation against Active Directory. ### GNU/Linux Utilities * [Linux Exploit Suggester](https://github.com/PenturaLabs/Linux_Exploit_Suggester) - Heuristic reporting on potentially viable exploits for a given GNU/Linux system. * [Lynis](https://cisofy.com/lynis/) - Auditing tool for UNIX-based systems. * [unix-privesc-check](https://github.com/pentestmonkey/unix-privesc-check) - Shell script to check for simple privilege escalation vectors on UNIX systems. * [Hwacha](https://github.com/n00py/Hwacha) - Post-exploitation tool to quickly execute payloads via SSH on one or more Linux systems simultaneously. ### macOS Utilities * [Bella](https://github.com/kdaoudieh/Bella) - Pure Python post-exploitation data mining and remote administration tool for macOS. * [EvilOSX](https://github.com/Marten4n6/EvilOSX) - Modular RAT that uses numerous evasion and exfiltration techniques out-of-the-box. ### DDoS Tools * [LOIC](https://github.com/NewEraCracker/LOIC/) - Open source network stress tool for Windows. * [JS LOIC](http://metacortexsecurity.com/tools/anon/LOIC/LOICv1.html) - JavaScript in-browser version of LOIC. * [SlowLoris](https://github.com/gkbrk/slowloris) - DoS tool that uses low bandwidth on the attacking side. * [HOIC](https://sourceforge.net/projects/high-orbit-ion-cannon/) - Updated version of Low Orbit Ion Cannon, has 'boosters' to get around common counter measures. * [T50](https://gitlab.com/fredericopissarra/t50/) - Faster network stress tool. * [UFONet](https://github.com/epsylon/ufonet) - Abuses OSI layer 7 HTTP to create/manage 'zombies' and to conduct different attacks using; `GET`/`POST`, multithreading, proxies, origin spoofing methods, cache evasion techniques, etc. * [Memcrashed](https://github.com/649/Memcrashed-DDoS-Exploit) - DDoS attack tool for sending forged UDP packets to vulnerable Memcached servers obtained using Shodan API. ### Social Engineering Tools * [Social Engineer Toolkit (SET)](https://github.com/trustedsec/social-engineer-toolkit) - Open source pentesting framework designed for social engineering featuring a number of custom attack vectors to make believable attacks quickly. * [King Phisher](https://github.com/securestate/king-phisher) - Phishing campaign toolkit used for creating and managing multiple simultaneous phishing attacks with custom email and server content. * [Evilginx](https://github.com/kgretzky/evilginx) - MITM attack framework used for phishing credentials and session cookies from any Web service. * [Evilginx2](https://github.com/kgretzky/evilginx2) - Standalone man-in-the-middle attack framework. * [wifiphisher](https://github.com/sophron/wifiphisher) - Automated phishing attacks against WiFi networks. * [Catphish](https://github.com/ring0lab/catphish) - Tool for phishing and corporate espionage written in Ruby. * [Beelogger](https://github.com/4w4k3/BeeLogger) - Tool for generating keylooger. * [FiercePhish](https://github.com/Raikia/FiercePhish) - Full-fledged phishing framework to manage all phishing engagements. * [SocialFish](https://github.com/UndeadSec/SocialFish) - Social media phishing framework that can run on an Android phone or in a Docker container. * [ShellPhish](https://github.com/thelinuxchoice/shellphish) - Social media site cloner and phishing tool built atop SocialFish. * [Gophish](https://getgophish.com) - Open-source phishing framework. * [phishery](https://github.com/ryhanson/phishery) - TLS/SSL enabled Basic Auth credential harvester. * [ReelPhish](https://github.com/fireeye/ReelPhish) - Real-time two-factor phishing tool. * [Modlishka](https://github.com/drk1wi/Modlishka) - Flexible and powerful reverse proxy with real-time two-factor authentication. ### OSINT Tools * [Maltego](http://www.paterva.com/web7/) - Proprietary software for open source intelligence and forensics, from Paterva. * [theHarvester](https://github.com/laramies/theHarvester) - E-mail, subdomain and people names harvester. * [SimplyEmail](https://github.com/SimplySecurity/SimplyEmail) - Email recon made fast and easy. * [creepy](https://github.com/ilektrojohn/creepy) - Geolocation OSINT tool. * [metagoofil](https://github.com/laramies/metagoofil) - Metadata harvester. * [Google Hacking Database](https://www.exploit-db.com/google-hacking-database/) - Database of Google dorks; can be used for recon. * [GooDork](https://github.com/k3170makan/GooDork) - Command line Google dorking tool. * [dork-cli](https://github.com/jgor/dork-cli) - Command line Google dork tool. * [Censys](https://www.censys.io/) - Collects data on hosts and websites through daily ZMap and ZGrab scans. * [Shodan](https://www.shodan.io/) - World's first search engine for Internet-connected devices. * [recon-ng](https://bitbucket.org/LaNMaSteR53/recon-ng) - Full-featured Web Reconnaissance framework written in Python. * [sn0int](https://github.com/kpcyrd/sn0int) - Semi-automatic OSINT framework and package manager. * [github-dorks](https://github.com/techgaun/github-dorks) - CLI tool to scan GitHub repos/organizations for potential sensitive information leaks. * [vcsmap](https://github.com/melvinsh/vcsmap) - Plugin-based tool to scan public version control systems for sensitive information. * [Spiderfoot](http://www.spiderfoot.net/) - Multi-source OSINT automation tool with a Web UI and report visualizations. * [BinGoo](https://github.com/Hood3dRob1n/BinGoo) - GNU/Linux bash based Bing and Google Dorking Tool. * [fast-recon](https://github.com/DanMcInerney/fast-recon) - Perform Google dorks against a domain. * [snitch](https://github.com/Smaash/snitch) - Information gathering via dorks. * [Sn1per](https://github.com/1N3/Sn1per) - Automated Pentest Recon Scanner. * [Threat Crowd](https://www.threatcrowd.org/) - Search engine for threats. * [Virus Total](https://www.virustotal.com/) - Free service that analyzes suspicious files and URLs and facilitates the quick detection of viruses, worms, trojans, and all kinds of malware. * [PacketTotal](https://packettotal.com/) - Simple, free, high-quality packet capture file analysis facilitating the quick detection of network-borne malware (using Bro and Suricata IDS signatures under the hood). * [DataSploit](https://github.com/upgoingstar/datasploit) - OSINT visualizer utilizing Shodan, Censys, Clearbit, EmailHunter, FullContact, and Zoomeye behind the scenes. * [AQUATONE](https://github.com/michenriksen/aquatone) - Subdomain discovery tool utilizing various open sources producing a report that can be used as input to other tools. * [Intrigue](http://intrigue.io) - Automated OSINT & Attack Surface discovery framework with powerful API, UI and CLI. * [ZoomEye](https://www.zoomeye.org/) - Search engine for cyberspace that lets the user find specific network components. * [gOSINT](https://github.com/Nhoya/gOSINT) - OSINT tool with multiple modules and a telegram scraper. * [OWASP Amass](https://github.com/OWASP/Amass) - Subdomain enumeration via scraping, web archives, brute forcing, permutations, reverse DNS sweeping, TLS certificates, passive DNS data sources, etc. * [Hunter.io](https://hunter.io/) - Data broker providing a Web search interface for discovering the email addresses and other organizational details of a company. * [FOCA (Fingerprinting Organizations with Collected Archives)](https://www.elevenpaths.com/labstools/foca/) - Automated document harvester that searches Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo to find and extrapolate internal company organizational structures. * [dorks](https://github.com/USSCltd/dorks) - Google hack database automation tool. * [image-match](https://github.com/ascribe/image-match) - Quickly search over billions of images. * [OSINT-SPY](https://github.com/SharadKumar97/OSINT-SPY) - Performs OSINT scan on email addresses, domain names, IP addresses, or organizations. * [pagodo](https://github.com/opsdisk/pagodo) - Automate Google Hacking Database scraping. * [surfraw](https://github.com/kisom/surfraw) - Fast UNIX command line interface to a variety of popular WWW search engines. * [GyoiThon](https://github.com/gyoisamurai/GyoiThon) - GyoiThon is an Intelligence Gathering tool using Machine Learning. ### Anonymity Tools * [Tor](https://www.torproject.org/) - Free software and onion routed overlay network that helps you defend against traffic analysis. * [OnionScan](https://onionscan.org/) - Tool for investigating the Dark Web by finding operational security issues introduced by Tor hidden service operators. * [I2P](https://geti2p.net/) - The Invisible Internet Project. * [Nipe](https://github.com/GouveaHeitor/nipe) - Script to redirect all traffic from the machine to the Tor network. * [What Every Browser Knows About You](http://webkay.robinlinus.com/) - Comprehensive detection page to test your own Web browser's configuration for privacy and identity leaks. * [dos-over-tor](https://github.com/zacscott/dos-over-tor) - Proof of concept denial of service over Tor stress test tool. * [oregano](https://github.com/nametoolong/oregano) - Python module that runs as a machine-in-the-middle (MITM) accepting Tor client requests. * [kalitorify](https://github.com/brainfuckSec/kalitorify) - Transparent proxy through Tor for Kali Linux OS. ### Reverse Engineering Tools * [Interactive Disassembler (IDA Pro)](https://www.hex-rays.com/products/ida/) - Proprietary multi-processor disassembler and debugger for Windows, GNU/Linux, or macOS; also has a free version, [IDA Free](https://www.hex-rays.com/products/ida/support/download_freeware.shtml). * [WDK/WinDbg](https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/hh852365.aspx) - Windows Driver Kit and WinDbg. * [OllyDbg](http://www.ollydbg.de/) - x86 debugger for Windows binaries that emphasizes binary code analysis. * [Radare2](http://rada.re/r/index.html) - Open source, crossplatform reverse engineering framework. * [x64dbg](http://x64dbg.com/) - Open source x64/x32 debugger for windows. * [Immunity Debugger](http://debugger.immunityinc.com/) - Powerful way to write exploits and analyze malware. * [Evan's Debugger](http://www.codef00.com/projects#debugger) - OllyDbg-like debugger for GNU/Linux. * [Medusa](https://github.com/wisk/medusa) - Open source, cross-platform interactive disassembler. * [plasma](https://github.com/joelpx/plasma) - Interactive disassembler for x86/ARM/MIPS. Generates indented pseudo-code with colored syntax code. * [peda](https://github.com/longld/peda) - Python Exploit Development Assistance for GDB. * [dnSpy](https://github.com/0xd4d/dnSpy) - Tool to reverse engineer .NET assemblies. * [binwalk](https://github.com/devttys0/binwalk) - Fast, easy to use tool for analyzing, reverse engineering, and extracting firmware images. * [PyREBox](https://github.com/Cisco-Talos/pyrebox) - Python scriptable Reverse Engineering sandbox by Cisco-Talos. * [Voltron](https://github.com/snare/voltron) - Extensible debugger UI toolkit written in Python. * [Capstone](http://www.capstone-engine.org/) - Lightweight multi-platform, multi-architecture disassembly framework. * [rVMI](https://github.com/fireeye/rVMI) - Debugger on steroids; inspect userspace processes, kernel drivers, and preboot environments in a single tool. * [Frida](https://www.frida.re/) - Dynamic instrumentation toolkit for developers, reverse-engineers, and security researchers. * [boxxy](https://github.com/kpcyrd/boxxy-rs) - Linkable sandbox explorer. * [pwndbg](https://github.com/pwndbg/pwndbg) - GDB plug-in that eases debugging with GDB, with a focus on features needed by low-level software developers, hardware hackers, reverse-engineers, and exploit developers. ### Physical Access Tools * [LAN Turtle](https://lanturtle.com/) - Covert "USB Ethernet Adapter" that provides remote access, network intelligence gathering, and MITM capabilities when installed in a local network. * [USB Rubber Ducky](http://usbrubberducky.com/) - Customizable keystroke injection attack platform masquerading as a USB thumbdrive. * [Poisontap](https://samy.pl/poisontap/) - Siphons cookies, exposes internal (LAN-side) router and installs web backdoor on locked computers. * [WiFi Pineapple](https://www.wifipineapple.com/) - Wireless auditing and penetration testing platform. * [Proxmark3](https://proxmark3.com/) - RFID/NFC cloning, replay, and spoofing toolkit often used for analyzing and attacking proximity cards/readers, wireless keys/keyfobs, and more. * [PCILeech](https://github.com/ufrisk/pcileech) - Uses PCIe hardware devices to read and write from the target system memory via Direct Memory Access (DMA) over PCIe. * [AT Commands](https://atcommands.org/) - Use AT commands over an Android device's USB port to rewrite device firmware, bypass security mechanisms, exfiltrate sensitive information, perform screen unlocks, and inject touch events. * [Bash Bunny](https://www.hak5.org/gear/bash-bunny) - Local exploit delivery tool in the form of a USB thumbdrive in which you write payloads in a DSL called BunnyScript. * [Packet Squirrel](https://www.hak5.org/gear/packet-squirrel) - Ethernet multi-tool designed to enable covert remote access, painless packet captures, and secure VPN connections with the flip of a switch. ### Industrial Control and SCADA Systems * [Industrial Exploitation Framework (ISF)](https://github.com/dark-lbp/isf) - Metasploit-like exploit framework based on routersploit designed to target Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA devices, PLC firmware, and more. * [s7scan](https://github.com/klsecservices/s7scan) - Scanner for enumerating Siemens S7 PLCs on a TCP/IP or LLC network. ### Side-channel Tools * [ChipWhisperer](http://chipwhisperer.com) - Complete open-source toolchain for side-channel power analysis and glitching attacks. ### CTF Tools * [ctf-tools](https://github.com/zardus/ctf-tools) - Collection of setup scripts to install various security research tools easily and quickly deployable to new machines. * [Pwntools](https://github.com/Gallopsled/pwntools) - Rapid exploit development framework built for use in CTFs. * [RsaCtfTool](https://github.com/sourcekris/RsaCtfTool) - Decrypt data enciphered using weak RSA keys, and recover private keys from public keys using a variety of automated attacks. * [shellpop](https://github.com/0x00-0x00/shellpop) - Easily generate sophisticated reverse or bind shell commands to help you save time during penetration tests. ### Penetration Testing Report Templates * [Public Pentesting Reports](https://github.com/juliocesarfort/public-pentesting-reports) - Curated list of public penetration test reports released by several consulting firms and academic security groups. * [T&VS Pentesting Report Template](https://www.testandverification.com/wp-content/uploads/template-penetration-testing-report-v03.pdf) - Pentest report template provided by Test and Verification Services, Ltd. * [Web Application Security Assessment Report Template](http://lucideus.com/pdf/stw.pdf) - Sample Web application security assessment reporting template provided by Lucideus. ### Code examples for Penetration Testing * [goHackTools](https://github.com/dreddsa5dies/goHackTools) - Hacker tools on Go (Golang). ## Books ### Penetration Testing Books * [The Art of Exploitation by Jon Erickson, 2008](https://www.nostarch.com/hacking2.htm) * [Metasploit: The Penetration Tester's Guide by David Kennedy et al., 2011](https://www.nostarch.com/metasploit) * [Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking by Georgia Weidman, 2014](https://www.nostarch.com/pentesting) * [Rtfm: Red Team Field Manual by Ben Clark, 2014](http://www.amazon.com/Rtfm-Red-Team-Field-Manual/dp/1494295504/) * [Btfm: Blue Team Field Manual by Alan J White & Ben Clark, 2017](https://www.amazon.de/Blue-Team-Field-Manual-BTFM/dp/154101636X) * [The Hacker Playbook by Peter Kim, 2014](http://www.amazon.com/The-Hacker-Playbook-Practical-Penetration/dp/1494932636/) * [The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing by Patrick Engebretson, 2013](https://www.elsevier.com/books/the-basics-of-hacking-and-penetration-testing/engebretson/978-1-59749-655-1) * [Professional Penetration Testing by Thomas Wilhelm, 2013](https://www.elsevier.com/books/professional-penetration-testing/wilhelm/978-1-59749-993-4) * [Advanced Penetration Testing for Highly-Secured Environments by Lee Allen, 2012](http://www.packtpub.com/networking-and-servers/advanced-penetration-testing-highly-secured-environments-ultimate-security-gu) * [Violent Python by TJ O'Connor, 2012](https://www.elsevier.com/books/violent-python/unknown/978-1-59749-957-6) * [Fuzzing: Brute Force Vulnerability Discovery by Michael Sutton et al., 2007](http://www.fuzzing.org/) * [Black Hat Python: Python Programming for Hackers and Pentesters by Justin Seitz, 2014](http://www.amazon.com/Black-Hat-Python-Programming-Pentesters/dp/1593275900) * [Penetration Testing: Procedures & Methodologies by EC-Council, 2010](http://www.amazon.com/Penetration-Testing-Procedures-Methodologies-EC-Council/dp/1435483677) * [Unauthorised Access: Physical Penetration Testing For IT Security Teams by Wil Allsopp, 2010](http://www.amazon.com/Unauthorised-Access-Physical-Penetration-Security-ebook/dp/B005DIAPKE) * [Advanced Persistent Threat Hacking: The Art and Science of Hacking Any Organization by Tyler Wrightson, 2014](http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Persistent-Threat-Hacking-Organization/dp/0071828362) * [Bug Hunter's Diary by Tobias Klein, 2011](https://www.nostarch.com/bughunter) * [Advanced Penetration Testing by Wil Allsopp, 2017](https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Penetration-Testing-Hacking-Networks/dp/1119367689/) ### Hackers Handbook Series * [The Database Hacker's Handbook, David Litchfield et al., 2005](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0764578014.html) * [The Shellcoders Handbook by Chris Anley et al., 2007](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-047008023X.html) * [The Mac Hacker's Handbook by Charlie Miller & Dino Dai Zovi, 2009](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470395362.html) * [The Web Application Hackers Handbook by D. Stuttard, M. Pinto, 2011](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118026470.html) * [iOS Hackers Handbook by Charlie Miller et al., 2012](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118204123.html) * [Android Hackers Handbook by Joshua J. Drake et al., 2014](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-111860864X.html) * [The Browser Hackers Handbook by Wade Alcorn et al., 2014](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118662091.html) * [The Mobile Application Hackers Handbook by Dominic Chell et al., 2015](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118958500.html) * [Car Hacker's Handbook by Craig Smith, 2016](https://www.nostarch.com/carhacking) ### Defensive Development * [Holistic Info-Sec for Web Developers (Fascicle 0)](https://leanpub.com/holistic-infosec-for-web-developers) * [Holistic Info-Sec for Web Developers (Fascicle 1)](https://leanpub.com/holistic-infosec-for-web-developers-fascicle1-vps-network-cloud-webapplications) ### Network Analysis Books * [Nmap Network Scanning by Gordon Fyodor Lyon, 2009](https://nmap.org/book/) * [Practical Packet Analysis by Chris Sanders, 2011](https://www.nostarch.com/packet2.htm) * [Wireshark Network Analysis by by Laura Chappell & Gerald Combs, 2012](https://www.amazon.com/Wireshark-Network-Analysis-Second-Certified/dp/1893939944) * [Network Forensics: Tracking Hackers through Cyberspace by Sherri Davidoff & Jonathan Ham, 2012](http://www.amazon.com/Network-Forensics-Tracking-Hackers-Cyberspace-ebook/dp/B008CG8CYU/) ### Reverse Engineering Books * [Reverse Engineering for Beginners by Dennis Yurichev](http://beginners.re/) * [Hacking the Xbox by Andrew Huang, 2003](https://www.nostarch.com/xbox.htm) * [The IDA Pro Book by Chris Eagle, 2011](https://www.nostarch.com/idapro2.htm) * [Practical Reverse Engineering by Bruce Dang et al., 2014](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118787315.html) * [Gray Hat Hacking The Ethical Hacker's Handbook by Daniel Regalado et al., 2015](http://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Ethical-Hackers-Handbook-Edition/dp/0071832386) ### Malware Analysis Books * [Practical Malware Analysis by Michael Sikorski & Andrew Honig, 2012](https://www.nostarch.com/malware) * [The Art of Memory Forensics by Michael Hale Ligh et al., 2014](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118825098.html) * [Malware Analyst's Cookbook and DVD by Michael Hale Ligh et al., 2010](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470613033.html) ### Windows Books * [Windows Internals by Mark Russinovich et al., 2012](http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Internals-Part-Developer-Reference/dp/0735648735/) * [Troubleshooting with the Windows Sysinternals Tools by Mark Russinovich & Aaron Margosis, 2016](https://www.amazon.com/Troubleshooting-Windows-Sysinternals-Tools-2nd/dp/0735684448/) ### Social Engineering Books * [The Art of Deception by Kevin D. Mitnick & William L. Simon, 2002](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471237124.html) * [The Art of Intrusion by Kevin D. Mitnick & William L. Simon, 2005](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0764569597.html) * [Ghost in the Wires by Kevin D. Mitnick & William L. Simon, 2011](http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kevin-mitnick/ghost-in-the-wires/9780316134477/) * [No Tech Hacking by Johnny Long & Jack Wiles, 2008](https://www.elsevier.com/books/no-tech-hacking/mitnick/978-1-59749-215-7) * [Unmasking the Social Engineer: The Human Element of Security by Christopher Hadnagy, 2014](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118608577.html) * [Social Engineering in IT Security: Tools, Tactics, and Techniques by Sharon Conheady, 2014](https://www.mhprofessional.com/9780071818469-usa-social-engineering-in-it-security-tools-tactics-and-techniques-group) ### Lock Picking Books * [Practical Lock Picking by Deviant Ollam, 2012](https://www.elsevier.com/books/practical-lock-picking/ollam/978-1-59749-989-7) * [Keys to the Kingdom by Deviant Ollam, 2012](https://www.elsevier.com/books/keys-to-the-kingdom/ollam/978-1-59749-983-5) * [Lock Picking: Detail Overkill by Solomon](https://www.dropbox.com/s/y39ix9u9qpqffct/Lockpicking%20Detail%20Overkill.pdf?dl=0) * [Eddie the Wire books](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k3z4dm4vyyojp3o/AAAIXQuwMmNuCch_StLPUYm-a?dl=0) ### Defcon Suggested Reading * [Defcon Suggested Reading](https://www.defcon.org/html/links/book-list.html) ## Vulnerability Databases * [Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)](https://cve.mitre.org/) - Dictionary of common names (i.e., CVE Identifiers) for publicly known security vulnerabilities. * [National Vulnerability Database (NVD)](https://nvd.nist.gov/) - United States government's National Vulnerability Database provides additional meta-data (CPE, CVSS scoring) of the standard CVE List along with a fine-grained search engine. * [US-CERT Vulnerability Notes Database](https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/) - Summaries, technical details, remediation information, and lists of vendors affected by software vulnerabilities, aggregated by the United States Computer Emergency Response Team (US-CERT). * [Full-Disclosure](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/) - Public, vendor-neutral forum for detailed discussion of vulnerabilities, often publishes details before many other sources. * [Bugtraq (BID)](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/) - Software security bug identification database compiled from submissions to the SecurityFocus mailing list and other sources, operated by Symantec, Inc. * [Exploit-DB](https://www.exploit-db.com/) - Non-profit project hosting exploits for software vulnerabilities, provided as a public service by Offensive Security. * [Microsoft Security Bulletins](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletins#sec_search) - Announcements of security issues discovered in Microsoft software, published by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). * [Microsoft Security Advisories](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisories#APUMA) - Archive of security advisories impacting Microsoft software. * [Mozilla Foundation Security Advisories](https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/) - Archive of security advisories impacting Mozilla software, including the Firefox Web Browser. * [Packet Storm](https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/) - Compendium of exploits, advisories, tools, and other security-related resources aggregated from across the industry. * [CXSecurity](https://cxsecurity.com/) - Archive of published CVE and Bugtraq software vulnerabilities cross-referenced with a Google dork database for discovering the listed vulnerability. * [SecuriTeam](http://www.securiteam.com/) - Independent source of software vulnerability information. * [Vulnerability Lab](https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/) - Open forum for security advisories organized by category of exploit target. * [Zero Day Initiative](http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/published/) - Bug bounty program with publicly accessible archive of published security advisories, operated by TippingPoint. * [Vulners](https://vulners.com/) - Security database of software vulnerabilities. * [Inj3ct0r](https://www.0day.today/) - Exploit marketplace and vulnerability information aggregator. ([Onion service](http://mvfjfugdwgc5uwho.onion/).) * [HPI-VDB](https://hpi-vdb.de/) - Aggregator of cross-referenced software vulnerabilities offering free-of-charge API access, provided by the Hasso-Plattner Institute, Potsdam. * [China National Vulnerability Database (CNNVD)](http://www.cnnvd.org.cn/) - Chinese government-run vulnerability database analoguous to the United States's CVE database hosted by Mitre Corporation. * [Distributed Weakness Filing (DWF)](https://distributedweaknessfiling.org/) - Federated CNA (CVE Number Authority) mirroring MITRE's CVE database and offering additional CVE-equivalent numbers to otherwise out-of-scope vulnerability disclosures. ## Security Courses * [Offensive Security Training](https://www.offensive-security.com/information-security-training/) - Training from BackTrack/Kali developers. * [SANS Security Training](http://www.sans.org/) - Computer Security Training & Certification. * [Open Security Training](http://opensecuritytraining.info/) - Training material for computer security classes. * [CTF Field Guide](https://trailofbits.github.io/ctf/) - Everything you need to win your next CTF competition. * [ARIZONA CYBER WARFARE RANGE](http://azcwr.org/) - 24x7 live fire exercises for beginners through real world operations; capability for upward progression into the real world of cyber warfare. * [Cybrary](http://cybrary.it) - Free courses in ethical hacking and advanced penetration testing. Advanced penetration testing courses are based on the book 'Penetration Testing for Highly Secured Environments'. * [Computer Security Student](http://computersecuritystudent.com) - Many free tutorials, great for beginners, $10/mo membership unlocks all content. * [European Union Agency for Network and Information Security](https://www.enisa.europa.eu/topics/trainings-for-cybersecurity-specialists/online-training-material) - ENISA Cyber Security Training material. ## Information Security Conferences * [DEF CON](https://www.defcon.org/) - Annual hacker convention in Las Vegas. * [Black Hat](http://www.blackhat.com/) - Annual security conference in Las Vegas. * [BSides](http://www.securitybsides.com/) - Framework for organising and holding security conferences. * [CCC](https://events.ccc.de/congress/) - Annual meeting of the international hacker scene in Germany. * [DerbyCon](https://www.derbycon.com/) - Annual hacker conference based in Louisville. * [PhreakNIC](http://phreaknic.info/) - Technology conference held annually in middle Tennessee. * [ShmooCon](http://shmoocon.org/) - Annual US East coast hacker convention. * [CarolinaCon](http://www.carolinacon.org/) - Infosec conference, held annually in North Carolina. * [CHCon](https://2016.chcon.nz/) - Christchurch Hacker Con, Only South Island of New Zealand hacker con. * [SummerCon](http://www.summercon.org/) - One of the oldest hacker conventions, held during Summer. * [Hack.lu](https://2016.hack.lu/) - Annual conference held in Luxembourg. * [Hackfest](https://hackfest.ca) - Largest hacking conference in Canada. * [HITB](https://conference.hitb.org/) - Deep-knowledge security conference held in Malaysia and The Netherlands. * [Troopers](https://www.troopers.de) - Annual international IT Security event with workshops held in Heidelberg, Germany. * [ThotCon](http://thotcon.org/) - Annual US hacker conference held in Chicago. * [LayerOne](http://www.layerone.org/) - Annual US security conference held every spring in Los Angeles. * [DeepSec](https://deepsec.net/) - Security Conference in Vienna, Austria. * [SkyDogCon](http://www.skydogcon.com/) - Technology conference in Nashville. * [SECUINSIDE](http://secuinside.com) - Security Conference in [Seoul](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul). * [DefCamp](http://def.camp/) - Largest Security Conference in Eastern Europe, held annually in Bucharest, Romania. * [AppSecUSA](https://appsecusa.org/) - Annual conference organized by OWASP. * [BruCON](http://brucon.org) - Annual security conference in Belgium. * [Infosecurity Europe](http://www.infosecurityeurope.com/) - Europe's number one information security event, held in London, UK. * [Nullcon](http://nullcon.net/website/) - Annual conference in Delhi and Goa, India. * [RSA Conference USA](https://www.rsaconference.com/) - Annual security conference in San Francisco, California, USA. * [Swiss Cyber Storm](https://www.swisscyberstorm.com/) - Annual security conference in Lucerne, Switzerland. * [Virus Bulletin Conference](https://www.virusbulletin.com/conference/index) - Annual conference going to be held in Denver, USA for 2016. * [Ekoparty](http://www.ekoparty.org) - Largest Security Conference in Latin America, held annually in Buenos Aires, Argentina. * [44Con](https://44con.com/) - Annual Security Conference held in London. * [BalCCon](https://www.balccon.org) - Balkan Computer Congress, annually held in Novi Sad, Serbia. * [FSec](http://fsec.foi.hr) - FSec - Croatian Information Security Gathering in Varaždin, Croatia. ## Information Security Magazines * [2600: The Hacker Quarterly](https://www.2600.com/Magazine/DigitalEditions) - American publication about technology and computer "underground." * [Phrack Magazine](http://www.phrack.org/) - By far the longest running hacker zine. ## Awesome Lists * [Kali Linux Tools](http://tools.kali.org/tools-listing) - List of tools present in Kali Linux. * [SecTools](http://sectools.org/) - Top 125 Network Security Tools. * [Pentest Cheat Sheets](https://github.com/coreb1t/awesome-pentest-cheat-sheets) - Awesome Pentest Cheat Sheets. * [C/C++ Programming](https://github.com/fffaraz/awesome-cpp) - One of the main language for open source security tools. * [.NET Programming](https://github.com/quozd/awesome-dotnet) - Software framework for Microsoft Windows platform development. * [Shell Scripting](https://github.com/alebcay/awesome-shell) - Command line frameworks, toolkits, guides and gizmos. * [Ruby Programming by @dreikanter](https://github.com/dreikanter/ruby-bookmarks) - The de-facto language for writing exploits. * [Ruby Programming by @markets](https://github.com/markets/awesome-ruby) - The de-facto language for writing exploits. * [Ruby Programming by @Sdogruyol](https://github.com/Sdogruyol/awesome-ruby) - The de-facto language for writing exploits. * [JavaScript Programming](https://github.com/sorrycc/awesome-javascript) - In-browser development and scripting. * [Node.js Programming by @sindresorhus](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome-nodejs) - Curated list of delightful Node.js packages and resources. * [Python tools for penetration testers](https://github.com/dloss/python-pentest-tools) - Lots of pentesting tools are written in Python. * [Python Programming by @svaksha](https://github.com/svaksha/pythonidae) - General Python programming. * [Python Programming by @vinta](https://github.com/vinta/awesome-python) - General Python programming. * [Android Security](https://github.com/ashishb/android-security-awesome) - Collection of Android security related resources. * [Awesome Awesomness](https://github.com/bayandin/awesome-awesomeness) - The List of the Lists. * [AppSec](https://github.com/paragonie/awesome-appsec) - Resources for learning about application security. * [CTFs](https://github.com/apsdehal/awesome-ctf) - Capture The Flag frameworks, libraries, etc. * [InfoSec § Hacking challenges](https://github.com/AnarchoTechNYC/meta/wiki/InfoSec#hacking-challenges) - Comprehensive directory of CTFs, wargames, hacking challenge websites, pentest practice lab exercises, and more. * [Hacking](https://github.com/carpedm20/awesome-hacking) - Tutorials, tools, and resources. * [Honeypots](https://github.com/paralax/awesome-honeypots) - Honeypots, tools, components, and more. * [Infosec](https://github.com/onlurking/awesome-infosec) - Information security resources for pentesting, forensics, and more. * [Forensics](https://github.com/Cugu/awesome-forensics) - Free (mostly open source) forensic analysis tools and resources. * [Malware Analysis](https://github.com/rshipp/awesome-malware-analysis) - Tools and resources for analysts. * [PCAP Tools](https://github.com/caesar0301/awesome-pcaptools) - Tools for processing network traffic. * [Security](https://github.com/sbilly/awesome-security) - Software, libraries, documents, and other resources. * [Awesome Lockpicking](https://github.com/meitar/awesome-lockpicking) - Awesome guides, tools, and other resources about the security and compromise of locks, safes, and keys. * [SecLists](https://github.com/danielmiessler/SecLists) - Collection of multiple types of lists used during security assessments. * [Security Talks](https://github.com/PaulSec/awesome-sec-talks) - Curated list of security conferences. * [OSINT](https://github.com/jivoi/awesome-osint) - Awesome OSINT list containing great resources. * [YARA](https://github.com/InQuest/awesome-yara) - YARA rules, tools, and people. * [Blue Team](https://github.com/meitar/awesome-cybersecurity-blueteam) - Awesome resources, tools, and other shiny things for cybersecurity blue teams. * [Android Exploits](https://github.com/sundaysec/Android-Exploits) - Guide on Android Exploitation and Hacks. * [Serverless Security](https://github.com/puresec/awesome-serverless-security/) - A curated list of awesome serverless security resources such as (e)books, articles, whitepapers, blogs and research papers. # License [![CC-BY](https://mirrors.creativecommons.org/presskit/buttons/88x31/svg/by.svg)](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) This work is licensed under a [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).