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1. Password Cracking Simulation

Objective: Learn how password cracking works and the importance of strong passwords.

  • Tools: Hashcat, John the Ripper.
  • Tasks:
    • Create hashes of simple passwords.
    • Attempt to crack them using dictionary attacks or brute force.
  • Learning Goals:
    • Understand hash algorithms like MD5 and SHA.
    • Learn why password complexity matters.

2. Network Sniffing

Objective: Capture and analyze network traffic to understand packet structures.

  • Tools: Wireshark, tcpdump.
  • Tasks:
    • Set up a local network and capture packets.
    • Analyze HTTP, HTTPS, and DNS traffic.
  • Learning Goals:
    • Understand how data travels over networks.
    • Learn about the risks of unencrypted traffic.

3. Build a Keylogger

Objective: Understand how keyloggers work and their potential impact.

  • Tools: Python.
  • Tasks:
    • Write a script to log keystrokes on your own system.
    • Use it in a controlled environment (e.g., virtual machine).
  • Learning Goals:
    • Learn how malicious software operates.
    • Understand the importance of endpoint security.

4. Simulate SQL Injection

Objective: Test and understand SQL injection vulnerabilities.

  • Tools: DVWA (Damn Vulnerable Web App), OWASP Juice Shop.
  • Tasks:
    • Set up a vulnerable app locally.
    • Perform SQL injection to extract data from a database.
  • Learning Goals:
    • Understand how improper input validation leads to vulnerabilities.
    • Learn how to prevent SQL injections.

5. Set Up a Honeypot

Objective: Create a fake target to attract and analyze attacks.

  • Tools: Honeyd, Cowrie, or Modern Honey Network (MHN).
  • Tasks:
    • Deploy a honeypot on a virtual machine.
    • Monitor and log intrusion attempts.
  • Learning Goals:
    • Learn about common attack patterns.
    • Understand attacker behavior and motivations.

6. Wireless Network Hacking

Objective: Explore wireless network vulnerabilities.

  • Tools: Aircrack-ng, Kali Linux.
  • Tasks:
    • Set up a test wireless network.
    • Perform WPA handshake capture and crack weak passwords.
  • Learning Goals:
    • Understand Wi-Fi encryption protocols (WEP, WPA, WPA2).
    • Learn about the risks of weak Wi-Fi configurations.

7. Web Application Hacking

Objective: Identify common vulnerabilities in web apps.

  • Tools: OWASP Juice Shop, Burp Suite.
  • Tasks:
    • Test for XSS, CSRF, and command injection vulnerabilities.
    • Use Burp Suite to intercept and manipulate HTTP requests.
  • Learning Goals:
    • Understand web application security flaws.
    • Learn how hackers exploit poorly secured web apps.

8. Phishing Simulation

Objective: Understand how phishing works and how to recognize it.

  • Tools: Gophish.
  • Tasks:
    • Create a mock phishing email and landing page (in a controlled environment).
    • Test how convincing it is to yourself or others (for learning purposes).
  • Learning Goals:
    • Understand email spoofing and social engineering tactics.
    • Learn how to identify phishing attempts.

9. CTF (Capture the Flag) Challenges

Objective: Solve hacking puzzles to gain practical experience.

  • Platforms: TryHackMe, Hack The Box, PicoCTF.
  • Tasks:
    • Start with beginner-friendly challenges in cryptography, forensics, and exploitation.
    • Progress to intermediate and advanced challenges.
  • Learning Goals:
    • Get hands-on hacking experience.
    • Learn about various tools and techniques.

10. Network Vulnerability Scanning

Objective: Scan networks to identify potential vulnerabilities.

  • Tools: Nmap, Nessus (free trial), OpenVAS.
  • Tasks:
    • Set up a local network.
    • Scan for open ports and vulnerable services.
  • Learning Goals:
    • Understand the role of vulnerability scanners.
    • Learn about network-level vulnerabilities.

11. Steganography

Objective: Hide data in images or audio files.

  • Tools: Steghide, Python libraries like cryptography.
  • Tasks:
    • Embed text into an image or audio file.
    • Extract the hidden text using a script.
  • Learning Goals:
    • Learn about data obfuscation techniques.
    • Understand the risks of hidden data in files.

12. Social Engineering Toolkit

Objective: Explore social engineering techniques in a controlled environment.

  • Tools: SET (Social Engineering Toolkit) on Kali Linux.
  • Tasks:
    • Simulate attacks like credential harvesting (on test systems).
    • Test these techniques on a virtual lab.
  • Learning Goals:
    • Understand human factors in cybersecurity.
    • Learn how to spot and mitigate social engineering.

13. Malware Analysis

Objective: Analyze the behavior of a simple malware file.

  • Tools: Cuckoo Sandbox, Any.Run (online tool).
  • Tasks:
    • Use a safe environment to test malware samples.
    • Monitor network connections, file changes, and process behavior.
  • Learning Goals:
    • Learn about common malware types.
    • Understand the importance of antivirus and anti-malware solutions.

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