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Malware Development for Ethical Hackers

Malware Development for Ethical Hackers: Learn how to develop various types of malware to strengthen cybersecurity

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Malware Development for Ethical Hackers

Part 1: Malware Behavior: Injection, Persistence, and Privilege Escalation Techniques

In this part, we explore the fundamental behaviors of malware, examining how it operates within systems, maintains persistence, and gains elevated privileges to carry out its malicious objectives. With a deep explanation of malware development and coverage of advanced techniques such as injection attacks and privilege escalation, this section provides a solid foundation for you to explore the complex realm of offensive programming and cybersecurity.

This part contains the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, A Quick Introduction to Malware Development
  • Chapter 2, Exploring Various Malware Injection Attacks
  • Chapter 3, Mastering Malware Persistence Mechanisms
  • Chapter 4, Mastering Privilege Escalation on Compromised Systems
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  • Learn how to develop and program Windows malware applications using hands-on examples
  • Explore methods to bypass security mechanisms and make malware undetectable on compromised systems
  • Understand the tactics and tricks of real adversaries and APTs and apply their experience in your operations
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Malware Development for Ethical Hackers is a comprehensive guide to the dark side of cybersecurity within an ethical context. This book takes you on a journey through the intricate world of malware development, shedding light on the techniques and strategies employed by cybercriminals. As you progress, you’ll focus on the ethical considerations that ethical hackers must uphold. You’ll also gain practical experience in creating and implementing popular techniques encountered in real-world malicious applications, such as Carbanak, Carberp, Stuxnet, Conti, Babuk, and BlackCat ransomware. This book will also equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to understand and effectively combat malicious software. By the end of this book, you'll know the secrets behind malware development, having explored the intricate details of programming, evasion techniques, persistence mechanisms, and more.

Who is this book for?

This book is for penetration testers, exploit developers, ethical hackers, red teamers, and offensive security researchers. Anyone interested in cybersecurity and ethical hacking will also find this book helpful. Familiarity with core ethical hacking and cybersecurity concepts will help you understand the topics discussed in this book more easily.

What you will learn

  • Familiarize yourself with the logic of real malware developers for cybersecurity
  • Get to grips with the development of malware over the years using examples
  • Understand the process of reconstructing APT attacks and their techniques
  • Design methods to bypass security mechanisms for your red team scenarios
  • Explore over 80 working examples of malware
  • Get to grips with the close relationship between mathematics and modern malware
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Table of Contents

22 Chapters
Part 1: Malware Behavior: Injection, Persistence, and Privilege Escalation Techniques Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: A Quick Introduction to Malware Development Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Exploring Various Malware Injection Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Mastering Malware Persistence Mechanisms Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Mastering Privilege Escalation on Compromised Systems Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Evasion Techniques Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Anti-Debugging Tricks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Navigating Anti-Virtual Machine Strategies Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Strategies for Anti-Disassembly Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Navigating the Antivirus Labyrinth – a Game of Cat and Mouse Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Math and Cryptography in Malware Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Exploring Hash Algorithms Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Simple Ciphers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Unveiling Common Cryptography in Malware Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Advanced Math Algorithms and Custom Encoding Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4: Real-World Malware Examples Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Classic Malware Examples Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: APT and Cybercrime Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Malware Source Code Leaks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Ransomware and Modern Threats Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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William Aug 29, 2024
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This is an outstanding resource for anyone looking to excel in cybersecurity. This book delivers comprehensive coverage of malware development, from foundational concepts to advanced tactics like Anti-Debugging and Anti-VM techniques. Zhussupov does an excellent job of making complex topics accessible, with practical examples that make the content immediately applicable. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an ethical hacker looking to expand your skill set, this book is a must-have. Highly recommended!
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who Jul 12, 2024
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I like the book. It has plenty of up-to-date information and actual implementations with links to GitHub. It's easy to understand and easy to read (letters are kinda small but still readable). The material is also good, the cover is matte and feels awesome
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Matt Johnson Sep 03, 2024
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"Malware Development for Ethical Hackers" is a hands-on guide for anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of malware from an ethical perspective. The book begins with an introduction to malware development, covering concepts and tools. It then dives into various attack techniques, including malware injection, persistence, and privilege escalation on Windows systems.As you progress, you'll learn about anti-debugging tricks, anti-virtual machine strategies, and anti-disassembly techniques to strengthen your code. The book also covers how to navigate antivirus systems, use hash algorithms, and implement ciphers.It discusses advanced math algorithms, classic malware examples, and modern threats like ransomware, providing both context and practical insights. This book is a great resource for anyone aiming to deepen their knowledge of malware development.
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Joas Antonio dos Santos Jul 15, 2024
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"Malware Development for Ethical Hackers" by Zhassulan Zhussupov offers a deep exploration of malware creation, aimed at readers with a strong interest in enhancing their cybersecurity defenses. The book is dense with technical knowledge and practical examples, making it a valuable resource for professionals looking to understand and simulate cyber threats to develop robust countermeasures.Zhussupov's expertise is evident as he covers a variety of topics, from basic malware creation to advanced persistence and evasion techniques. The chapters on Advanced Mathematical Algorithms and Custom Encoding Techniques are particularly impressive, offering a detailed insight that is rarely found in other publications in the field. Furthermore, the discussion on APTs and Cybercrime is enlightening and effectively captures the complexity of modern threats.However, the book is not without its challenges. Beginners may find the content overwhelming due to its technical depth. The book is rich in code examples and detailed descriptions, which helps in understanding the more complex topics. I am looking forward to a second part. Overall, "Malware Development for Ethical Hackers" is a very good book for those already familiar with the field, looking to deepen their expertise in malware analysis and development.I'm looking forward to a part two, as I know the author has a lot to contribute!
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Tiffany Fannon Oct 02, 2024
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I am an ethical hacker with 5 years in the business and found Malware Development for Ethical Hackers to be a valuable resource that offers a comprehensive look in the world of malware development. The book provides a unique perspective by exploring the techniques and strategies that cybercriminals employed. Yet maintains the focus of ethical considerations. I think this would be a good read for those that want to get in cybersecurity as an ethical hacker, exploit developer and security researchers. While it doesn't go into every detail of malware development, it gives security professionals a good start.
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