you're about to learn about not one not two but 40 hacking techniques I'm not just going to explain the technique but also share secret tools you can use for each technique I'll keep it simple for this video so even beginners can understand the most popular hacking techniques so sit back relax and enjoy disclaimer this video solely focuses on teaching ethical hackers and Security Professionals about the best hacking tools and does not provide a step-by-step guide on how to use them black hat hacking is highly discouraged and can result in serious legal consequences one fishing the art of deception imagine receiving an urgent email from your bank asking you to verify your account details it looks legitimate but lurking behind that familiar logo is a hacker waiting to steal your information fishing is the digital equivalent of a con artist tricking people into handing over sensitive data like passwords and credit card numbers it's one of the most common and effective hacking methods making it crucial to stay alert and skeptical of unsolicited messages example tool goish two malware the silent Invader malware is like a digital parasite once it infiltrates your system it can wreak havoc in countless ways from stealing data to taking control of your device malware is a versatile tool in a hacker's Arsenal remember the infamous W to cry attack in 2017 it's spread ransomware across the globe crippling businesses and demanding ransoms malware can arrive through an innocent looking email or a compromized website so always think twice before you click example tool metas sploit 3 SQL injection exploiting database vulnerabilities databases are the treasure chests of the digital world storing everything from usernames to financial records SQL injection is like a master key that hackers use to unlock these chests by inserting malicious SQL code into queries they can access modify or even delete data a high-profile example is the 2014 Yahoo breach where millions of user accounts were compromised this attack highlights importance of securing database systems against such vulnerabilities example two SQL map four cross-site scripting xss hijacking user sessions in the realm of web security cross-site scripting xss is a silent but deadly technique by injecting malicious scripts into web pages hackers can steal cookies session tokens or other sensitive information from unsuspecting users think of the 2005 Myspace worm which exploited xss to spread rapidly across millions of profiles causing chaos example tool xss five denial of service dos overwhelming the target what happen when a website or online service gets more traffic than it can handle it crashes denial of service dos attacks exploit this by flooding a target with excessive traffic rendering it unusable the 2016 Dy attack is a prime example major websites like Twitter and Netflix went down causing widespread disruption dos attacks especially when distributed do DOS six men in the middle intercepting Communications imagine two people having a private conversation unaware that a third person is eavesdropping and even altering their message messages that's a man in the middle my TM attack in the digital world by intercepting and manipulating Communications hackers can steal data redirect transactions and more the 2011 digin notar breach where attackers compromise secure Communications shows just how damaging my TM attacks can be example tool wire sharks seven brot force cracking the code brot Force attacks are the digital equivalent of trying every key on a key ring until you find the one that works hackers use automated tools to guest passwords often succeeding when passwords are weak the 2012 LinkedIn breach where millions of passwords were cracked using Brute Force techniques underscores the importance of strong unique passwords example tool Hydra social engineering manipulating human behavior while firewalls and antivirus software protect our systems the human element remains a critical vulnerability social engineering exploits this by manipulating people into divulging confidential information in the 2013 target breach hackers gained access to the retailers Network by tricking employees into handing over credentials this attack is a stark reminder that cyber security isn't just about technology it's about awareness and vigilance example tool social engineer toolkit sat nine zero day exploits taking advantage of unknown vulnerabilities zero day exploits are the nightmares of cyber Security Professionals these attacks Target vulnerabilities that are unknown to the software vendor leaving no time for defenses to be put in place the stuck net worm which disrupted Iran's nuclear facilities is a chilling example of a zero day exploits power these attacks highlight the need for Rapid patching in continuous monitoring example tool immunity 10 password attacks the weakest link even the most secure system can be compromised if users rely on weak passwords password attacks such as dictionary attacks and credential stuffing take advantage of this weakness the 2019 collection number one breach exposed over a billion unique email and password combinations illustrating the widespread risk of poor or password practices it's a reminder to use strong unique passwords and consider multiactor authentication wherever possible example tool John the Ripper 11 ransomware holding data hostage ransomware is a particularly destructive form of malware that encrypts a victim's data rendering it inaccessible until a ransom is paid the 2021 Colonial pipeline attack which led to widespread fuel shortages across the US is a stark reminder of the Havoc ransomware can reap this technique continues to be a significant threat affecting both individuals and large organizations example tool crypto Locker 12 key logging capturing keystrokes key loggers are like digital spies recording every keystroke you make on your computer this allows hackers to capture sensitive information such as passwords credit card numbers and private messages in 2017 it was discovered that certain HP laptops had pre-installed key logging software raising concerns about privacy and security example tool key logger 13 session hijacking taking over active sessions session hijacking occurs when an attacker steals a user session token gaining unauthorized access to their account this can happen on unsecured networks where tools like the 2010 fire sheep extension made it easy to hijack sessions on websites like Facebook it's a vivid reminder of the importance of using secure connections especially when accessing sensitive accounts example tool cookie cadger 14 DNS spoofing redirecting traffic DNS spoofing or DNS cache poisoning involves altering DNS records to redirect traffic from legitimate websites to malicious ones in 2018 my other wallet users were targeted in a DNS spoofing attack leading them to a fake website where their cryptocurrency was stolen this attack shows the importance of verifying the authenticity of websites especially when conducting financial transaction example tool DNS Chef 15 Watering Hole attacks targeting specific groups a watering hole attack is a sophisticated technique where hackers compromise a website frequently visited by A specific group infecting it with malware the 2013 attack on the count on foreign relations website is a notable example where visitors were targeted with a zero day exploit these attacks demonstrate the need for vigilence when visiting even trusted websites example tool metas sploit 16 driveby downloads silent installation driveby downloads occur when a user visits an infected website which automatically downloads and installs malware without their knowledge the 2016 nutrino exploit kit was Notorious for delivering ransomware through driveby downloads highlighting the dangers of phys visiting untrusted sites to protect yourself always ensure your browser and software are up to date with the latest security patches example tool black hole exploit kit 17 exploit kits automated attack tools exploit kits are automated tools used by hackers to scan for and exploit vulnerabilities in software these kits like the angler exploit kit have been responsible for Distributing a wide range of malware making them a formidable threat though the angler kit was taken down in 2016 the ongoing evolution of exploit kits means that staying updated on security patches is crucial example tool nutrino exploit kit 18 root kits hiding malicious activity root kits are designed to hide the presence of malware on a system making it difficult to detect and remove the infamous Sony BMG rootkit scandal in 2005 involve software that secretly installed itself on users computers when they played certain CDs this incident sparked widespread outrage and highlighted the dangers of hidden malware example tool rootkit revealer 19 botn Nets networks of compromised devices bot net are networks of infected devices controlled by a hacker often used to launch distributed denial of service dos attacks or send spam the Mir botn net which in 2016 used iot devices to launch one of the largest dos attacks in history underscores the need for securing all internet connected devices example tool Mir botnet 20 packet sniffing intercepting data packet sniffing involves capturing and analyzing data packets as they travel across a network while tools like wire shark are used for legitimate network analysis they can also be exploited by hacker to intercept sensitive information such as passwords or emails especially on unsecured Network example tool wire shark 21 replay attacks reusing valid data in a replay attack an attacker intercepts and retransmits valid data such as login credentials to impersonate a legitimate user this type of attack can be particularly damaging in financial transactions where hackers might capture and reuse payment information example tool cane and able 22 SQL injection exploiting database vulnerability databases are the treasure chests of the digital world storing everything from usernames to financial records SQL injection is like a master key that hackers use to unlock these chests by inserting malicious SQL code into queries they can access modify or even delete data a high-profile example is the 2014 Yahoo breach where millions of user accounts were compromised this attack highlights the importance of securing database systems against such vulnerabilities example tool SQL map 23 cross-site request forgery csrf exploiting trust cross-site request forgery csrf tricks a user's browser into making unauthorized requests on their behalf a well-known example is the 2008 vulnerability in the Twitter API where attackers could post tweets from a victim's account without their knowledge csrf attacks demonstrate the importance of anti-csrf tokens and secure web development practices example tool xss proxy 24 clickjacking hijacking clicks clickjacking involves tricking a user into clicking on something different from what they perceive Often by over over laying malicious elements over legitimate content the 2010 attack on the Facebook like button where users were tricked into liking Pages they didn't intend to is a classic example it underscores the need for web developers to use techniques like frame busting to protect users example tool BF browser exploitation framework 25 credential stuffing automated account takeovers credential stuffing involves using automated tools to try large numbers of username and password combinations often obtained from previous data breaches to gain un authorized access to accounts the 2018 attack on Reddit where hackers use credential stuffing to compromise accounts highlights the need for multiactor authentication example tool Sentry MBA 26 session fixation controlling session IDs session fixation is a type of attack where an attacker forces a user session ID allowing them to hijack the session once the user logs in this can happen if session IDs are not properly regenerated after login allowing attackers to predict or control session Behavior example tool burp Suite 27 eavesdropping listening to Communications eavesdropping attacks involve intercepting and listening to Communications often using tools to tap into unsecured networks or Communications channels these attacks can reveal sensitive information like login credentials or personal conversations example tool eter cap 28 privilege escalation gaining unauthorized access privilege escalation occurs when an attacker exploits a vulnerability to gain elevated access to resources that are normally restricted in the 2017 dur house F of checks to time of use Toto exploding timing Toto vulnerabilities arise when there's a delay between a security check and the corresponding action allowing attackers to change conditions during that window this type of attack can lead to unauthorized access or data manipulation example tool talk toe exploit tools 30 back door secret entry points back doors are secret methods of bypassing normal authentication to gain unauthorized access to a system the 2015 Juniper Network's back door discovered in their firewall software allowed attackers to decp VPN traffic highlighting the severe risks posed by back doors in security systems example tool back or FES 31 typo squatting exploiting M type URLs typo squading involves uh registering domain names that are similar to popular websites but contain common typos users who accidentally mistype a URL are redirected to a malicious site where they may be tricked into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware example tool DNS spoof 32 W driving mapping wireless networks W driving is the practice of driving around with equipment to detect and map less networks while often done for research or hobby purposes it can also be used by hacker to find and exploit unsecured Wi-Fi networks example tool Kismet 33 Vishing voice fishing attacks Vishing is similar to fishing but conducted over the phone attackers pretend to be legitimate entities such as Banks or government agencies to trick victims into revealing personal information the attack on Twitter employees where Vishing was used to gain access to internal systems shows how effective this technique can be example tool asterisk PBX software for creating fake automated systems 34 evil twin fake Wi-Fi access points an evil twin attack involves setting up a fake Wi-Fi access point that mimics a legitimate one unsuspecting users connect to the fake Network allowing the attacker to intercept their data this type of attack is particularly dangerous in public places like airports or cafes example tool air crack 35 bait and switch swapping legitimate content with malicious bait and switch attacks involve luring a user with legitimate content such as an ad or a download link than switching it with malicious content this can um lead to the installation of malware or the redirection to fishing site example tool bait and switch Metasploit module 36 SQL Slammer targeting database servers SQL Slammer was a worm that exploited a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server causing widespread damage in 2003 although the specific tool is no longer a threat the concept of exploiting buffer overflows remains a critical area of cyber security example tool SQL Slammer worm 37 rainbow table cracking password hashes rainbow tables are pre-computed tables used to reverse cryptographic hash functions allowing hackers to crack hashed passwords quickly they are a potent 238 log late destruction a logic is malicious code that is triggered by a specific event or condition such as a date or user action once triggered it can cause significant damage like deleting files or corrupting data the 2006 case of a disgruntled employee at UBS who planted cing millions in Damages illustrates the potential impact of such attack example tool logic grip 39 firmware hacking compromising Hardware firmware hacking targets the software embedded in Hardware devices such as rooters or printers this type of attack can be particularly Insidious because it often goes undetected by traditional security measures the 2018 VPN filter malware which infected over half a million routers worldwide demonstrated the dangers of compromise firmware example tool firmware modkit 40 blue jacking sending unsolicited messages via Blue Bluetooth blue jacking involves sending unsolicited messages to nearby Bluetooth enabled devices often as a prank or a more malicious attempt to spread malware while the impact is typically minor it highlights vulnerabilities in Bluetooth technology and the need for securing wireless connections example tool blver