What are the top hacking books to get started? Practical and good hacking books? OTW discusses his favourite Hacking and cybersecurity books with me. Do you agree with him? Did we miss any great books?

// MENU //
00:00 - Coming Up
00:20 - Intro
00:25 - Welcome Back OccupyTheWeb
00:55 - Network Basics for Hackers
02:04 - Other Books Releasing
02:51 - OccupyTheWeb Book Recommendations
03:22 - Linux Basics for Hackers
05:02 - Gray Hat Hacking
05:52 - This is How They Tell Me the World Ends
07:49 - Hands On Hacking
09:33 - Penetration Testing
10:56 - Getting Started Becoming a Master Hacker
12:11 - The Science of Human Hacking
14:01 - Black Hat Python
15:25 - TikTok
16:15 - Hacking Connected Cars
17:47 - Hacking: The Art of Exploitation
18:29 - Pentesting Blueprint
19:21 - Hacking APIs
19:54 - Bug Bounty Bootcamp
21:02 - Books Conclusion
21:46 - Networking
22:58 - Conclusion
23:55 - Web Hacker's Handbook
24:29 - Go
25:39 - Hacker's Playbook
26:45 - Outro

// BOOKS //
- Linux basics for hackers by Occupy the Web: https://amzn.to/3A2oJM1
- Gray Hat Hacking Sixth Edition, The Ethical Hacker’s Handbook by Various Authors: https://amzn.to/3TkI0Pr
- This is how they tell me the world ends by Nicole Perlroth: https://amzn.to/3NWj3st
- Hands on Hacking by Matthew Hickey and Jennifer Arcuri: https://amzn.to/3WImAia
- Penetration Testing by Georgia Weidman: https://amzn.to/3UL1i1D
- The Science of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy (social engineering): https://amzn.to/3UssbaM
- Getting started becoming a master hacker by Occupy the Web: https://amzn.to/3EmguNa
- Black Hat Python by Justin Seitz and Tim Arnold: https://amzn.to/3yQIdTD
- Hacking Connected Cars by Alissa Knight: https://amzn.to/3G5cRN5
- Hacking: The Art of Exploitation by Jon Erickson: https://amzn.to/3ElVhTI
- The Pentester Blueprint by Phillip L. Wylie and Kim Crawley: https://amzn.to/3WIoGP4
- Hacking API’s by Corey J.Ball: https://amzn.to/3EfXDT5
- Bug Bounty Bootcamp by Vickie Li: https://amzn.to/3GlG8U3
- Network basics for hackers by Occupy the Web (coming in 2023)

// Videos mentioned //
- Hacking Cars like Mr Robot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LvqU...
- Hacking Cell phones like Mr Robot: https://youtu.be/bK1lsI-ehL8
- Nicole Perlroth: Cybersecurity and the weapons of Cyberwar: https://youtu.be/hy2G3PhGm-g
- Best Hacking Python Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B76C...
- Hacking API’s and Cars: You need to learn this in 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VaHN...
- Free API Hacking Course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkVvB...
- Bug Bounty Bootcamp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqrK2...
- Top 5 hacking books with Neal Bridges: https://youtu.be/VrayWzHKVw4

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#405: Top Hacking Books you need to read

David Bombal is joined by Gerald Combs, the creator of Wireshark, and Chris Greer, a well-known Wireshark trainer, for a comprehensive discussion about the past, present, and future of the world’s most popular network protocol analyzer.

They explore how Wireshark was originally created as an open-source alternative to expensive packet sniffers, the evolution from its first release in 1998 (as Ethereal), and the community-driven development that led to over 2,300 contributors worldwide. The video also dives into the transition to the Wireshark Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the tool and educating users globally.

Topics covered include:
The early days of Wireshark and why it was built
The story behind the name change from Ethereal to Wireshark
How Windows compatibility helped Wireshark go mainstream
The launch of SharkFest and what makes it unique as a community-driven conference
What attendees can expect from SharkFest in the US and Europe, including beginner-friendly tracks, expert sessions, and interactive challenges like 
Packet Doctors
How the Wireshark Foundation supports the community and ensures long-term sustainability
The introduction of the Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) certification and what it means for networking and cybersecurity professionals
Real-world use cases for Wireshark in ethical hacking, packet forensics, and cybersecurity training
The announcement of StratoShark, a new open-source companion tool for analyzing system call data and cloud logs with a familiar Wireshark-like interface

Whether you're a network engineer, a cybersecurity professional, a developer, or just curious about how network analysis tools are built and used, this video provides deep technical insights, inspiring backstory, and practical guidance on how to level up your skills.

// Website links REFERENCE // 
https://wireshark.org/certifications 
https://packetschool.teachable.com/?a... 
http://packetpioneer.com/courses 
https://stratoshark.org/ 
https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/ 

 // Chris’ SOCIAL // 
X:  https://x.com/packetpioneer 
YouTube:     / @chrisgreer   
LinkedIn:    / cgreer   

// Gerald Combs SOCIAL // 
LinkedIn:    / geraldcombs   

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#503: He CREATED Wireshark - And It Changed Cybersecurity FOREVER

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Discover “Chasing Your Tail,” an open-source surveillance detection tool you can build with a Raspberry Pi. In this exclusive Black Hat interview, creator Matt explains how it tracks Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even tire sensors to spot if you’re being followed, then flips the script to map where your followers spend time. Learn the origins of this tool, from avoiding surprise visits to protecting informants and aiding search & rescue. We cover the tech stack (Kismet, Python, GPS integration), real-world success stories, and how you can set it up yourself for under $100. Perfect for security pros, privacy
advocates, and tech enthusiasts.

// Matt Edmondson SOCIALS // 
SANS:  https://www.sans.org/profiles/matt-ed... 
LinkedIn:    / matt-edmondson-759aab2b   
X:  https://x.com/matt0177 
Matt’s Block:  https://www.digitalforensicstips.com/ 

// GitHub Code REFERENCE // 
https://github.com/ArgeliusLabs/Chasi... 

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// Menu // 
0:00 - Coming up 
0:35 - Chasing your tail update // How it started 
03:27 - Threatlocker sponsored segment 
03:45 - What's in the box and how it works 
07:37 - "It's basically free to build it" // Components used 
09:20 - What coding language it runs on 
11:25 - Unique network IDs in real life 
12:47 - Tracking MAC addresses 
14:51 - How to know who is tailing you 
15:36 - How the device have helped people 
16:49 - Tracking Bluetooth 
18:23 - Reach out to Matthew Edmondson 
19:04 - Black Hat Arsenal explained 
19:52 - Conclusion 

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#504: How to Track the People Tracking YOU

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AI hype meets harsh reality. In this Black Hat interview, David Bombal talks with Gary Marcus (Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University, and AI Expert) just minutes after GPT-5’s announcement. Marcus explains why GPT-5 is only a small step forward, the truth about hallucinations, why AI coding agents pose massive cybersecurity risks, and why we may be years away from true AGI. If you want the unfiltered truth about AI progress, safety, and the future of large language models, watch this.

 // Gary Marcus’ SOCIALS // 
X:  https://x.com/garymarcus 
Website:  https://garymarcus.substack.com/ 

// Books REFERENCE // 
Mikko Hypponen:  If it’s smart it’s vulnerable 
US:  https://amzn.to/45Rc9PV 
UK:  https://amzn.to/3V1tJdP 

Gary Marcus’ books: 
The Algebraic Mind 
US: https://amzn.to/4lxsca5 
UK: https://amzn.to/45ASH8C 

Kluge:  The Haphazard evolution of the human mind 
US:  https://amzn.to/3V0gZnE 
UK:  https://amzn.to/4mlzrn0 

Rebooting AI:  Building Artificial Intelligence We Can Trust  
US: https://amzn.to/45RhZRh 
UK: https://amzn.to/4lt7WGC 

Taming Silicon Valley:  How we can ensure AI works for us 
US: https://amzn.to/4mH0Jnk 
UK: https://amzn.to/4oHO5GM 


Guitar Zero:  The science of becoming musical at any age 
US:  https://amzn.to/47uF2Ta 
UK:  https://amzn.to/4oygoYd 

The birth of the mind:  How a tiny number of genes create the complexities of human thought 
US: https://amzn.to/4oBnafB 
UK:  https://amzn.to/3JimD1Y 

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// MENU // 
0:00 - Coming Up 
01:00 - Intro 
03:30 - Brilliant Ad 
05:16 - Understanding the AI Hype 
07:51 - Are Agents Writing Secure Code? 
10:34 - Vibe Coding 
11:56 - Should Agents Run Everything? 
14:56 - Why do LLMs Hallucinate? 
18:30 - Are AIs Intelligent? 
20:21 - Will LLMs Stop Hallucinating? 
24:50 - AI Security 
29:24 - Will AGI Ever Happen? 
31:48 - The Future of AI 
35:08 - Conclusion 

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#505: GPT-5 Just Dropped… And It’s NOT What You Think

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Recorded at Black Hat with David Bombal, this conversation with Caitlin Sarian (@CybersecurityGirl) traces her path from aerospace engineering and LA Galaxy cheerleading to cybersecurity leader and viral creator. She explains how posting 3×daily on TikTok led to ~500K followers and a role at TikTok (global cybersecurity advocacy & culture), why she left after a year, and how she’s now helping others via Cyber Career Club.

// Caitlin Sarian’s SOCIALS //
Website:  https://www.cybersecuritygirl.com/
Instagram:    / cybersecuritygirl  
YouTube:     / cybersecuritygirl  
LinkedIn:    / caitlin-sarian  
TikTok:    / cybersecuritygirl  


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// MY STUFF //
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// SPONSORS // 
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
0:29 - Intro
01:01 - Brilliant Ad
02:22 - Caitlin's History with TikTok
06:25 - Caitlin's Story
10:19 - Caitlin's Professional Journey
18:09 - How to be an Influencer
19:42 - Why you Need a Team
21:22 - Why you Need to Network
23:58 - All the Areas of Cyber
24:49 - Caitlin's Advice to her Younger Self
27:22 - Conclusion 


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#cybersecurity #blackhat #cybersecuritygirl

#506: ZERO Coding: How She Broke Into Cyber

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Cybersecurity icon Mikko Hyppönen sits down with David Bombal at Black Hat to explain his bold move from antivirus to anti-drone defense after 34 years. He breaks down why mobile operating systems are the biggest security improvement of the past 15 years, how attackers have shifted from device exploits to human scams, and why he believes defenders currently have the edge with AI.

They unpack the rise of fiber-tethered drones that evade RF detection, the coming reality of autonomous “killer robots” (not yet here—but inevitable), and the grim state of privacy as everyday IoT devices go online by default—his “internet asbestos” warning. Mikko also reflects on achieving keynote goals at DEF CON, RSA, and Black Hat, and shares career advice: set goals, don’t drift.

Topics: mobile OS security, social engineering, AI for defense, zero-day research, drone warfare, privacy and encryption policy, IoT risks, career pivot.

// Mikko Hypponen’s SOCIALS //
X:  https://x.com/mikko
Website:  https://mikko.com/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypponen/...

// Books REFERENCE //
If it’s smart it’s vulnerable:  
US:  https://amzn.to/41lkSaG
UK:  https://amzn.to/4oTpOgN

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// SPONSORS // 
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
0:56 - Mikko Hyppönen keynote talks
01:51 - Proton Pass sponsored segment
04:09 - Pivoting from cybersecurity to anti-drone
09:28 - Humanoid robots are near
09:54 - How cybersecurity has improved
12:11 - Defenders have the advantage with AI
15:26 - Pros and Cons of the AI revolution
16:57 - Privacy is dying
21:36 - Advice for your future // Conclusion


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#507: He Quit Cybersecurity After 34 Years — Here’s Why

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AI can turn weeks of coding into seconds, but at what cost? Katie Paxton-Fear demonstrates how to use Gemini to generate a sprint plan and Cursor to build a Python port scanner from natural language. It works… and that’s the problem. We unpack how “vibe coding” blinds even pros to security, why these tools aren’t production-ready, and the guardrails you need for ethical hacking and internal tooling.

What you’ll learn
• How to turn ideas → sprint plan → working code (Gemini + Cursor)
• Why silent vulnerabilities make AI-built apps risky
• Ethical hacker use cases (agents, scanners) without shipping insecure code
• Policy tips: disclosure, internal use, avoiding shadow IT
Tools mentioned: Gemini, Cursor (AI IDE), Claude (briefly), v0

// Katie Paxton-Fear SOCIALS //
Website:  https://insiderphd.dev/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiepf/?...
YouTube:     / insiderphd  
X:  https://x.com/InsiderPhD

// YouTube video REFERENCE //
   • Vibe Coding in Cursor for Cyber Security  

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// Menu //
0:00 - Coming Up: AI Vibe Coding Explained
01:08 - Intro with Katie Paxton-Fear (Cybersecurity Expert)
02:53 - ThreatLocker Security Overview
03:06 - What is Vibe Coding in AI Development?
04:51 - Live Demo Example of Vibe Coding
05:20 - Google Gemini and Gems for Coding
08:22 - Cursor AI and Writing Code Faster
09:59 - Coffee Break (Quick Pause)
10:02 - Risks of Vibe Coding in Cybersecurity
11:24 - Port Scanner Explained
11:34 - Vibe Coding Pros and Cons (Full Breakdown)
14:02 - Port Scan Results Analysis
14:22 - Why AI Code Isn’t Production Ready Yet
15:53 - Katie’s Final Advice & Outro

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Key topics: vibe coding, AI coding, port scanning, secure-by-design
If you’re experimenting with AI coding, watch this before you deploy anything.
#blackhat #vibecoding #security

#508: NOT Production-Ready: 2025 AI Coding Reality Check

In this ethical lab demo, David Bombal and Kyle Winters connect Claude (LLM) to Metasploit through an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to automate real attacks. Watch AI perform recon, generate a risk report, and execute VSFTPD backdoor, EternalBlue (SMBv1), and UnrealIRCD—dropping benign files on Linux and Windows with simple prompts.

Educational use only on intentionally vulnerable VMs. Do not attack systems you don’t own or lack permission to test.

What you’ll see
• How MCP bridges an AI to real tools (Metasploit RPC)
• AI-driven scanning + auto security report (services, versions, risks)
• Prompted exploits: VSFTPD, EternalBlue, UnrealIRCD
• Why this lowers barriers for red teams—and what blue teams should do

// Sponsored SEGMENT // 
Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video. 

 // Kyle Winters SOCIAL // 
LinkedIn:    / kyle-m-winters   
Cisco Blogs:  https://blogs.cisco.com/author/kylewi... 

// Websites REFERENCE // 
MetasploitMCP by GH05TCREW: https://github.com/GH05TCREW/Metasplo... 
Kareem Iskander's MCP blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/author/kareem... 
Cisco U.: https://u.cisco.com?ccid=cisco-u&dtid... 

 // Video REFERENCE // 
MCP Demo using Pythong:     • MCP Demo using Python, AI and a self heali...   
Brute Force SSH:     • Brute Force SSH & Build a Honeypot Now (Hy...   
Hacking LLMs:     • Hacking LLMs Demo and Tutorial (Explore AI...   

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// Menu // 
0:00 - Coming up 
0:58 - Disclaimer 
01:00 - Introducing Metasploit MCP Server (by GH05TCREW) 
03:01 - Metasploit MCP Demo 1 
05:12 - Metasploit MCP Demo 2 
10:59 - Metasploit MCP Demo 3 
16:18 - Metasploit MCP Demo 4 
19:15 - Metasploit MCP Demo 5 
21:45 - How AI is changing cybersecurity 
23:07 - Metasploit MCP Demo 5 continued 
26:51 - Metasploit MCP server summary 
28:00 - Conclusion 

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#509: AI + Metasploit = Terrifyingly Easy Hacking is here (demo)

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In this 2025 deep-dive, David Bombal sits down with John Hammond to map the real state of hacking: classic ransomware/infostealers meet AI-assisted malware (including code that leverages LLMs). We unpack the ClickFix and FileFix social-engineering patterns, fake CAPTCHA and “save/upload” flows that trick users into running payloads, and the practical Windows mitigations (policy/registry ideas) you should know.

John shares why he estimates 20–30% of attacks now have some AI touch, how social engineering scales, and where defenders can push back. For your career, he argues opportunities are expanding: use CTFs, show your work on GitHub/video, and consider OSCP for signaling. He also introduces Just Hacking Training (JHT), handson hack-alongs, archived CTFs, free upskill challenges, and pay-what-you-want courses with industry all-stars.

What you’ll learn:
• How ClickFix/FileFix actually trick users
• Realistic mitigation tactics you can apply
• The current role of AI in malware
• Career roadmap: CTFs → OSCP → portfolio
• Where to get hands-on: JHT resources

// John Hammond’s SOCIALS //
YouTube:     / @_johnhammond  
X:  https://x.com/_johnhammond
LinkedIn:    / johnhammond010  
Discord:    / discord  
Instagram:    / _johnhammond  
TikTok:    / johnhammond010  
GitHub:  https://github.com/JohnHammond
Humble Bundle:  https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner...
Just Hacking Training:  https://www.justhacking.com/
ClickFix Website:  https://clickfix-wiki.github.io/

// YouTube video REFERENCE //
Linux got hacked with this AI Image:     • Linux got Hacked with this AI image!  
Hackers trick everyone to run malware (FileFix):     • hackers trick everyone to run malware (Fil...  
OSINT Tools to track you down:     • OSINT tools to track you down. You cannot ...  


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#510: 20–30% Of Attacks Use AI: John Hammond details today’s hybrid attacks

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At Black Hat, David Bombal sits down with OSINT pro Mishaal Khan to unpack anti-OSINT, practical steps to regain privacy without pricey services. Mishaal demos his free OperationPrivacy dashboard (400+ actions, 3 tiers: Conscious → Serious → Ghost) and shows how to:
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• Claim critical accounts (IRS/DMV/USPS/UPS) and your domain
• Nudge page-one results with harmless decoys
• File copyright takedowns (Instagram/Google, etc.)

US-centric but widely applicable. DIY, trackable, and truthful about the time it takes.

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#511: Becoming a Ghost Online: 3 Privacy Levels

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Quantum computing isn’t a far-off sci-fi threat. In a hybrid model (CPU + GPU + quantum), it could land within ~3 years—and that’s enough to break today’s
asymmetric cryptography (RSA/ECC/PKI) used for TLS/HTTPS and VPN key exchange via Shor’s algorithm. Result? Session keys exposed, mass decryption possible, and a risky “post-quantum gap” before new hardware/software are widely deployed.

In this frank discussion, OTW joins David Bombal to explain:
• Why asymmetric key exchange is the weak link for TLS/VPNs
• How hybrid quantum + CUDA-Q accelerates timelines
• Nation-states’ “collect now, decrypt later” strategy
• The painful window before post-quantum cryptography (PQC) rolls out
• Risks of client-side scanning and on-device AI
• NSA backdoors, PGP/Phil Zimmermann, and the San Bernardino iPhone case

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08:35 - Jensen Huang's Hybrid Quantum Computer 
10:57 - The Threat of National Agencies 
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13:56 - Post-Quantum Cryptography 
17:58 - The NSA Collecting Data 
19:21 - The NSA and Encryption 
24:40 - Concerns Against Cryptography 
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30:46 - Should you Run AI on your Devices? 
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#512: All Encryption Hacked in 3 Years?

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