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Black Hat Python: Python Programming for Hackers and Pentesters
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When it comes to creating powerful and effective hacking tools, Python is the language of choice for most security analysts. But just how does the magic happen?
In Black Hat Python, the latest from Justin Seitz (author of the best-selling Gray Hat Python), you'll explore the darker side of Python's capabilities—writing network sniffers, manipulating packets, infecting virtu
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Kindle Edition, 192 pages
Published
December 4th 2014
by No Starch Press
(first published November 25th 2014)
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The very first chapter give me high hopes for this book: Since Python is basically part of every single Linux install, you could do a shitton retrieving system and user information by just using the normal packages. You won't even need to install nmap or similar; using plain Python packages, you could check which services are running and such.
But then, things go downhill.
After the first chapter, you start to add Python packages, which means you need to have root access -- and even if you use som ...more
But then, things go downhill.
After the first chapter, you start to add Python packages, which means you need to have root access -- and even if you use som ...more
Loved it, great examples with solid explanations of code. Great fun to play with in my spare time. As I had prior experience with sockets in C I was pleased to be able to pick up sockets in python so quickly. Github did not disappoint.
Not a book for a beginner scripter even if it does start with "how to install an IDE" - which was my only hang up ironically. Kali 2.0 came out a few weeks after this book and my determination to test it out while working through this book was a pain the ass. Even ...more
Not a book for a beginner scripter even if it does start with "how to install an IDE" - which was my only hang up ironically. Kali 2.0 came out a few weeks after this book and my determination to test it out while working through this book was a pain the ass. Even ...more
Sep 04, 2017
Muhammad
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Much better than Gray Hat Python, though some dependencies are a hell to install. Gives information on useful tools every penetration tester/hacker should have in their arsenal.
I've read the previous book by Justin Seitz (Gray Hat Python), which I didn't like, but I was still willing to give this one a shot. I shouldn't have. As with the previous one, most of the topics and examples were Windows specific and required high level of theoretical expertise. That's not necessarily bad, but since the book started again with setting up the IDE, I thought the learning curve of topics covered won't be so steep. The only chapter which I enjoyed was Chapter 7 (Github Command and
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It is a bit overrated. This is a pretty crappy book, it uses a lot of code you don't understand unless you are a professional and it doesn't even explain it. It omits some basic concepts that you absolutely need to understand before learning anything else.
It is also outdated. IT USES PYTHOH 2.7!!!
Not really worth the money! ...more
It is also outdated. IT USES PYTHOH 2.7!!!
Not really worth the money! ...more
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This is a few years old but good for python networking.
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Excellent content, so many things to learn it's hard to find a start.
But the code could be written in python3 ...more
But the code could be written in python3 ...more
The book is full of snippet of codes! What's the use of that on a physical book? I wish it just discussed ideas and methods like the book Algorithm or the like.
Meh read. Didn't really like it. ...more
Meh read. Didn't really like it. ...more
Decent book, but many of the codes just don't work. Be prepared to fix them. But, hey that's a good way to learn too right?
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I don't think justin had beginners in mind when he wrote this book. A Great book but a little bit outdated in 2021.
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Black Hat Python explores the darker side of Python’s capabilities, helping you test your systems and improve your security posture.
When it comes to creating powerful and effective hacking tools, Python is the language of choice for most security analysts. But just how does the magic happen?
In *Black Hat Python*, the latest from Justin Seitz (author of the best-selling *Gray Hat Python*), you'll explore the darker side of Python's capabilities writing network sniffers, manipulating packets, inf
...more
This is a very well laid out book. It reads easily and the python examples are great. Seitz python is simple and effective. You'll get a taste of it early on with his python packet sniffer.
I found of special interest his approach to XSS and Windows post exploitation techniques. Here's what you'll take away from this book: python's capacity to interact with many different api's and programs is what makes it such a powerful tool. ...more
I found of special interest his approach to XSS and Windows post exploitation techniques. Here's what you'll take away from this book: python's capacity to interact with many different api's and programs is what makes it such a powerful tool. ...more
This book should definitely be on your shelf if you are a programmer and particularly if you a python programmer. It is a must own text which lays out how to conduct attacks in a very simple manner. I always thought there was so much mystery concerning hacking and cyber security, but he breaks down complex topics at a code level so you can understand them. It is extremely well written and very understandable.
A good python for hack book. Begins with easy stuffs and then advances to some high-level Windows hacking. Recommended.
Overall, it was a good book. I especially liked the online code. Also, I liked that, being an EFF member, I got a discount.
Great detailed book,very good choice for everyone who want to start learning the basics of pen-testing and python script-writing
A nice, hands-on book with many interesting tips.
I'm neither a black hat nor a pen tester, but I still like the insights this book provides. ...more
I'm neither a black hat nor a pen tester, but I still like the insights this book provides. ...more
Good book, but they got lazy (again) with checking their code samples.
Sep 22, 2016
Sweemeng Ng
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it was amazing
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Good review of technique to use on python. They show enoough to start, but not everything. The rest you need to explore yourself
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