awesome-hacking
github.com/hunterdii/awesome-hacking βπ Welcome to Hack-Academia, your ultimate resource hub for all things π₯οΈ hacking, π§ pentesting, and π‘οΈ security research. Whether you are a π± beginner looking to explore the world of cybersecurity or a π§βπ» seasoned professional seeking cutting-edge techniques and insights, Hack-Academia is here to empower you. β‘
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π Cybersecurity Education & Practical Labs
- 0day.today
A user-friendly exploit database that is simple to navigate.
- Academy Virtual Cyber Labs
Virtual labs offering interactive cybersecurity exercises and simulations for hands-on learning.
- arcX
Platform providing practical cybersecurity challenges and labs to develop skills in offensive and defensive techniques.
- Attack Defense
Provides over 1000 labs for practicing offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills.
- Backdoor
Pen testing labs featuring a space for beginners, a practice arena, and various competitions.
- Challenge Land
A CTF site with a unique twist where solving a challenge is required to gain access.
πΊ YouTube Channels
- 0patch by ACROS Security
A few short, specific videos focused on the 0patch platform.
- BlackHat
Features talks from BlackHat conferences around the world.
- Christiaan008
A variety of videos on various security topics, though somewhat disorganized.
- Hackerone
Bug bounty programs and cybersecurity insights.
- Hacksplained - A Beginner Friendly Guide to Hacking
Beginner-friendly hacking guides and tutorials.
- Hak5
DIY hacking and cybersecurity tutorials.
π» Hacking and Security Forums
- 0x00sec
Community forum focusing on hacking, malware analysis, computer engineering, and reverse engineering.
- 4Hat Day
Brazilian-based forum focusing on hacking and cybersecurity topics.
- Antichat
Russian-based forum discussing various aspects of hacking and cybersecurity.
- BackTrack Linux Forums
Forums associated with BackTrack Linux, focusing on penetration testing and security tools.
- Bright Shadows
Community forum for discussions on hacking techniques, security tools, and cybersecurity news.
- CaveiraTech
Brazilian-based forum covering general hacking and cybersecurity discussions.
π° Cybersecurity News
- 0x41414141
Channel with a couple of challenges, well explained.
- Adrian Crenshaw
lots of lengthy con-style talks
- BalCCon - Balkan Computer Congress
Long con-style talks from the Balkan Computer Congress, doesn't update regularly.
- Corey Nachreiner
Security news bites, 2-3 videos a week, no set schedule.
- danooct1
Brief screenshot how-to videos regarding malware, regular content updates.
- DedSec
Brief screenshot how-to videos based in Kali, no recent posts.
π€ Conferences
- 44contv
Information security conference based in London, lengthy instructional videos.
- BruCON Security Conference
Security and hacker conference in Belgium with lengthy instructional videos.
- BSidesAugusta
Security conference in Augusta, Georgia with lengthy instructional videos.
- BSides Manchester
Security and hacker conference in Manchester with lengthy videos.
- BSidesSF 101 The Tales of a Bug Bounty Hunter - Arne Swinnen
Experiences of a bug bounty hunter.
- CarolinaCon
Security conference in North Carolina, associated with various 2600 chapters, with lengthy instructional content.
π Elevating Privileges
- 4 Ways to Get Linux Privilege Escalation
Shows different methods to gain higher access in Linux systems.
- Abusing SUDO (Linux Privilege Escalation)
Techniques to exploit SUDO in Linux for privilege escalation.
- A Guide to Linux Privilege Escalation
Basics of escalating privileges on Linux systems.
- AutoLocalPrivilegeEscalation
Automated scripts that download and compile exploits from Exploit-DB.
- Basic Linux Privilege Escalation
Basic techniques for escalating privileges in Linux, also includes Windows tips.
- Common Windows Privilege Escalation Vectors
Common methods to escalate privileges in Windows.
π Reverse Engineering, Buffer Overflow, and Exploit Development
- A Course on Intermediate Level Linux Exploitation
π An advanced course for those with some experience in Linux exploitation.
- Analysis and Exploitation (Unprivileged)
π A vast collection of reverse engineering information, organized by type.
- Binary Hacking
π₯ 35 straightforward videos on binary hacking and other useful info.
- Buffer Overflow Exploitation Megaprimer for Linux
πΊ A series of videos on Linux reverse engineering.
- Corelan Tutorials
π Detailed tutorials on memory exploitation and reverse engineering.
- Exploit Development
π£οΈ Links to exploit development posts on a forum, varying in quality and style.
π οΈ Helpful Repositories
- Adversarial Machine Learning
Resources for understanding adversarial machine learning.
- AI Security
Resources for securing AI applications.
- APT Notes
Public documents about APT campaigns.
- Bug Bounty Reference
Write-ups categorized by bug type from bug bounty programs.
- Cryptography
Tools and resources for cryptography.
- CTF Tool
Frameworks and tools for Capture The Flag competitions.
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