Understanding Network Hacks: Attack and Defense with Python

This book explains how to see one’s own network through the eyes of an attacker, to understand their techniques and effectively protect against them. Through Python code samples the reader learns to code tools on subjects such as password sniffing, ARP poisoning, DNS spoofing, SQL injection, Google harvesting and Wifi hacking. Furthermore the reader will be introduced to defense methods such as intrusion detection and prevention systems and log file analysis by diving into code.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Installation
Chapter 2 Network 4 Newbies
Chapter 3 Python Basics
Chapter 4 Layer 2 Attacks
Chapter 5 TCP/IP Tricks
Chapter 6 WHOIS DNS?
Chapter 7 HTTP Hacks
Chapter 8 Wifi Fun
Chapter 9 Feeling Bluetooth on the Tooth
Chapter 10 Bargain Box Kung Fu

Appendix A Scapy Reference
Appendix B Secondary Links