# Awesome Penetration Testing [![Awesome](https://cdn.rawgit.com/sindresorhus/awesome/d7305f38d29fed78fa85652e3a63e154dd8e8829/media/badge.svg)](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome) [![Creative Commons License](http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by/4.0/88x31.png)](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) > A collection of awesome penetration testing resources. [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 Source Intelligence (OSINT) Resources](#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) - [Basic Penetration Testing Tools](#basic-penetration-testing-tools) - [Docker for Penetration Testing](#docker-for-penetration-testing) - [Vulnerability Scanners](#vulnerability-scanners) - [Static Analyzers](#static-analyzers) - [Web Scanners](#web-scanners) - [Network Tools](#network-tools) - [Wireless Network Tools](#wireless-network-tools) - [SSL Analysis Tools](#ssl-analysis-tools) - [Web Exploitation](#web-exploitation) - [Hex Editors](#hex-editors) - [Hash Cracking Tools](#hash-cracking-tools) - [Windows Utilities](#windows-utilities) - [GNU/Linux Utilities](#gnu-linux-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) - [CTF Tools](#ctf-tools) - [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. * [PTES](http://www.pentest-standard.org/) - Penetration Testing Execution Standard. * [OWASP](https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Main_Page) - Open Web Application Security Project. * [PENTEST-WIKI](https://github.com/nixawk/pentest-wiki) - Free online security knowledge library for pentesters / researchers. * [Vulnerability Assessment Framework](http://www.vulnerabilityassessment.co.uk/Penetration%20Test.html) - Penetration Testing Framework. * [XSS-Payloads](http://www.xss-payloads.com) - Ultimate resource for all things cross-site including payloads, tools, games and documentation. ### 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. * [shellsploit](https://github.com/b3mb4m/shellsploit-framework) - New Generation Exploit Development Kit. * [Voltron](https://github.com/snare/voltron) - Hacky debugger UI for hackers. ### 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 such as [Facebook Graph Search](http://netbootcamp.org/facebook.html) and [various paste sites](http://netbootcamp.org/pastesearch.html). ### 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://rawsec.ml/en/security-related-os/) - Complete list of security related operating systems. * [Best Linux Penetration Testing Distributions @ CyberPunk](https://n0where.net/best-linux-penetration-testing-distributions/) - Description of main penetration testing distributions. * [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. * [Computer Aided Investigative Environment (CAINE)](http://www.caine-live.net/) - Italian GNU/Linux live distribution created as a digital forensics project. * [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. * [Tails](https://tails.boum.org/) - Live OS aimed at preserving privacy and anonymity. ## 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. * [Pentoo](http://www.pentoo.ch/) - Security-focused live CD based on Gentoo. * [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. * [Fedora Security Lab](https://labs.fedoraproject.org/en/security/) - Provides a safe test environment to work on security auditing, forensics, system rescue and teaching security testing methodologies. * [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. ### Basic Penetration Testing Tools * [Metasploit Framework](https://www.metasploit.com/) - World's most used penetration testing software. * [ExploitPack](https://github.com/juansacco/exploitpack) - Graphical tool for penetration testing with a bunch of exploits. * [BeEF](https://github.com/beefproject/beef) - Command and control server for delivering exploits to commandeered Web browsers. * [faraday](https://github.com/infobyte/faraday) - Collaborative penetration test and vulnerability management platform. * [evilgrade](https://github.com/infobyte/evilgrade) - The update explotation framework. * [routersploit](https://github.com/reverse-shell/routersploit) - Automated penetration testing software for router. * [redsnarf](https://github.com/nccgroup/redsnarf) - Post-exploitation tool for grabbing credentials. * [Bella](https://github.com/Trietptm-on-Security/Bella) - Pure Python post-exploitation data mining & remote administration tool for Mac OS. * [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. ### 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 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 danmx/docker-owasp-webgoat` - [OWASP WebGoat Project docker image](https://hub.docker.com/r/danmx/docker-owasp-webgoat/) * `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 kalilinux/kali-linux-docker` - [Kali Linux Docker Image](https://www.kali.org/news/official-kali-linux-docker-images/) * `docker pull remnux/metasploit` - [docker-metasploit](https://hub.docker.com/r/remnux/metasploit/) ### Vulnerability Scanners * [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/techgaun/sobelow) - Security-focused static analysis for the Phoenix Framework. #### Web Scanners * [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. ### Network 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. * [pig](https://github.com/rafael-santiago/pig) - GNU/Linux packet crafting tool. * [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. * [tcpdump/libpcap](http://www.tcpdump.org/) - Common packet analyzer that runs under the command line. * [Wireshark](https://www.wireshark.org/) - Network protocol analyzer for Unix and Windows. * [Network Tools](http://network-tools.com/) - Different network tools: ping, lookup, whois, etc. * [netsniff-ng](https://github.com/netsniff-ng/netsniff-ng) - Swiss army knife for for network sniffing. * [Intercepter-NG](http://sniff.su/) - Multifunctional network toolkit. * [SPARTA](http://sparta.secforce.com/) - Network infrastructure penetration testing tool. * [dnschef](https://github.com/iphelix/dnschef) - Highly configurable DNS proxy for pentesters. * [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. * [Zarp](https://github.com/hatRiot/zarp) - Network attack tool centered around the exploitation of local networks. * [mitmproxy](https://github.com/mitmproxy/mitmproxy) - Interactive SSL-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. * [Netzob](https://github.com/netzob/netzob) - Reverse engineering, traffic generation and fuzzing of communication protocols. * [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. * [dsniff](https://www.monkey.org/~dugsong/dsniff/) - Collection of tools for network auditing and pentesting. * [tgcd](http://tgcd.sourceforge.net/) - Simple Unix network utility to extend the accessibility of TCP/IP based network services beyond firewalls. * [smbmap](https://github.com/ShawnDEvans/smbmap) - Handy SMB enumeration tool. * [scapy](https://github.com/secdev/scapy) - Python-based interactive packet manipulation program & library. * [Dshell](https://github.com/USArmyResearchLab/Dshell) - Network forensic analysis framework. * [Debookee (macOS)](http://www.iwaxx.com/debookee/) - Intercept traffic from any device on your network. * [Dripcap](https://github.com/dripcap/dripcap) - Caffeinated packet analyzer. * [PRET](https://github.com/RUB-NDS/PRET) - Printer Exploitation Toolkit offers commands useful for printer attacks and fuzzing. * [Praeda](http://h.foofus.net/?page_id=218) - Automated multi-function printer data harvester for gathering usable data during security assessments. ### 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. ### SSL Analysis Tools * [SSLyze](https://github.com/nabla-c0d3/sslyze) - SSL configuration scanner. * [sslstrip](https://www.thoughtcrime.org/software/sslstrip/) - Demonstration of the HTTPS stripping attacks. * [sslstrip2](https://github.com/LeonardoNve/sslstrip2) - SSLStrip version to defeat HSTS. * [tls_prober](https://github.com/WestpointLtd/tls_prober) - Fingerprint a server's SSL/TLS implementation. ### 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. * [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://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. ### 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. ### 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](http://hachoir3.readthedocs.io/) - Python library to view and edit a binary stream as tree of fields and tools for metadata extraction. ### 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. ### Windows Utilities * [Sysinternals Suite](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb842062) - The Sysinternals Troubleshooting Utilities. * [Windows Credentials Editor](http://www.ampliasecurity.com/research/windows-credentials-editor/) - Security tool to list logon sessions and add, change, list and delete associated credentials. * [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) - 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. ### 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. ### 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://sourceforge.net/projects/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. ### 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. * [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. ### 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. * [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. * [Google-dorks](https://github.com/JohnTroony/Google-dorks) - Common Google dorks and others you probably don't know. * [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. * [github-dorks](https://github.com/techgaun/github-dorks) - CLI tool to scan github repos/organizations for potential sensitive information leak. * [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/) - VirusTotal is a free service that analyzes suspicious files and URLs and facilitates the quick detection of viruses, worms, trojans, and all kinds of malware. * [DataSploit](https://github.com/upgoingstar/datasploit) - OSINT visualizer utilizing Shodan, Censys, Clearbit, EmailHunter, FullContact, and Zoomeye behind the scenes. ### Anonymity Tools * [Tor](https://www.torproject.org/) - The free software for enabling onion routing online anonymity * [I2P](https://geti2p.net/en/) - The Invisible Internet Project * [Nipe](https://github.com/GouveaHeitor/nipe) - Script to redirect all traffic from the machine to the Tor network. ### Reverse Engineering Tools * [IDA Pro](https://www.hex-rays.com/products/ida/) - Windows, GNU/Linux or macOS hosted multi-processor disassembler and debugger. * [IDA Free](https://www.hex-rays.com/products/ida/support/download_freeware.shtml) - The freeware version of IDA v5.0. * [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 disassembler](https://github.com/wisk/medusa) - Open source 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## 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/) * [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) ### 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/) ### 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) * [Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy, 2010](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470639539.html) * [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/product.php?isbn=0071818464) ### 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) * [CIA Lock Picking Field Operative Training Manual](https://www.scribd.com/doc/7207/CIA-Lock-Picking-Field-Operative-Training-Manual) * [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/) ([Onion service](http://mvfjfugdwgc5uwho.onion/)) - Exploit marketplace and vulnerability information aggregator. * [Open Source Vulnerability Database (OSVDB)](https://osvdb.org/) - Historical archive of security vulnerabilities in computerized equipment, no longer adding to its vulnerability database as of April, 2016. ## 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 Enviroments'. * [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. * [Hack3rCon](http://hack3rcon.org/) - Annual US hacker conference. * [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 anually in Bucharest, Romania. * [AppSecUSA](https://2016.appsecusa.org/) - Annual conference organised 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, annualy 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.