Black Hat Python

If you're delving into the realm of creating formidable hacking tools, Python stands as the premier language for security professionals. But what lies behind its potency? In "Black Hat Python," authored by Justin Seitz, known for his acclaimed "Gray Hat Python," you will delve into the more clandestine uses of Python. This includes crafting network sniffers, altering data packets, compromising virtual environments, and developing stealthy trojans, among other techniques. The book guides you through the process of: - Developing a trojan command-and-control system via GitHub - Identifying sandbox environments and automating typical malware activities such as keylogging and capturing screenshots - Utilizing creative process control to enhance Windows privileges - Applying offensive memory forensics to extract password hashes and implant shellcode into virtual machines - Enhancing the capabilities of the Burp Suite web-hacking tool - Exploiting Windows COM automation for executing man-in-the-browser attacks - Discreetly extracting data from networks Filled with insider knowledge and creative challenges, this book not only teaches you to expand existing hacks but also to author your own exploits. In the field of offensive security, the skill to quickly assemble robust tools is crucial. "Black Hat Python" shows you how, utilizing Python 2.