The basics of web hacking

"Embark on a thrilling journey through cyberspace with 'The Basics of Web Hacking.' This concise guide unveils web security essentials, empowering readers to comprehend, protect, and even ethically hack the online world. From decoding common vulnerabilities to real-world case studies, the book provides a practical foundation for ethical hacking. Whether you're a beginner seeking fundamentals or an expert aiming to deepen your expertise, this guide offers a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity. Engaging and accessible, it merges theory with hands-on insights. 'The Basics of Web Hacking' is your gateway to mastering the art of securing the digital frontier, ensuring you're well-equipped to navigate the dynamic landscape of web security."

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Chapter 1-

1. The Basics of Web Hacking
2. Chapter Rundown:
3. Introduction
4. What Is A Web Application?
5. What You Need To Know About Web Servers
6. What You Need To Know About HTTP
7. The Basics Of Web Hacking: Our Approach
8. Web Apps Touch Every Part Of IT
9. Existing Methodologies
10. Most Common Web Vulnerabilities
11. Setting Up A Test Environment

Chapter 2. Web Server Hacking

• Chapter Rundown:
• Introduction
• Reconnaissance
• Port Scanning
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Exploitation
• Maintaining Access

Chapter 3. Web Application Recon and Scanning

• Chapter Rundown:
• Introduction
• Web Application Recon
• Web Application Scanning

Chapter 4. Web Application Exploitation with Injection

• Chapter Rundown:
• Introduction
• SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
• SQL Injection Attacks
• Sqlmap
• Operating System Command Injection Vulnerabilities
• Operating System Command Injection Attacks
• Web Shells

Chapter 5. Web Application Exploitation with Broken Authentication and Path Traversal

• Chapter Rundown:
• Introduction
• Authentication And Session Vulnerabilities
• Path Traversal Vulnerabilities
• Brute Force Authentication Attacks
• Session Attacks
• Path Traversal Attacks

Chapter 6. Web User Hacking

• Chapter Rundown:
• Introduction
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerabilities
• Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerabilities
• Technical Social Engineering Vulnerabilities
• Web User Recon
• Web User Scanning
• Web User Exploitation
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks
• Reflected XSS Attacks
• Stored XSS Attacks
• Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Attacks
• User Attack Frameworks

Chapter 7. Fixes

• Chapter Rundown:
• Introduction
• Web Server Fixes
• Web Application Fixes
• Web User Fixes

Chapter 8. Next Steps

1. Chapter Rundown:
2. Introduction
3. Security Community Groups And Events
4. Formal Education
5. Certifications
6. Additional Books