Learn firsthand just how easy a cyberattack can be.Go Hack Yourself is an eye-opening hands-on
introduction to the world of hacking from an award-winning cybersecurity coach. As you perform
common attacks against yourself you’ll be shocked by how easy they are to carry out—and
realize just how vulnerable most people really are.You’ll be guided through setting up a
virtual hacking lab so you can safely try out attacks without putting yourself or others at
risk. Then step-by-step instructions will walk you through executing every major type of attack
including physical access hacks Google hacking and reconnaissance social engineering and
phishing malware password cracking web hacking and phone hacking. You’ll even hack a
virtual car! You’ll experience each hack from the point of view of both the attacker and the
target. Most importantly every hack is grounded in real-life examples and paired with
practical cyber defense tips so you’ll understand how to guard against the hacks you
perform.You’ll learn: How to practice hacking within a safe virtual environment How to use
popular hacking tools the way real hackers do like Kali Linux Metasploit and John the Ripper
How to infect devices with malware steal and crack passwords phish for sensitive information
and more How to use hacking skills for good such as to access files on an old laptop when you
can’t remember the password Valuable strategies for protecting yourself from cyber attacks You
can’t truly understand cyber threats or defend against them until you’ve experienced them
firsthand. By hacking yourself before the bad guys do you’ll gain the knowledge you need to
keep you and your loved ones safe.
