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Kali Linux Cookbook
Kali Linux Cookbook

Kali Linux Cookbook: When you know what hackers know, you're better able to protect your online information. With this book you'll learn just what Kali Linux is capable of and get the chance to use a host of recipes.

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Kali Linux Cookbook

Chapter 2. Customizing Kali Linux

In this chapter, we will cover:

  • Preparing kernel headers
  • Installing Broadcom drivers
  • Installing and configuring ATI video card drivers
  • Installing and configuring nVidia video card drivers
  • Applying updates and configuring extra security tools
  • Setting up ProxyChains
  • Directory encryption

Introduction

This chapter will introduce you to the customization of Kali so you can take full advantage of it. We will cover the installation and configuration of ATI and nVidia GPU technologies as well as extra tools needed for later chapters. ATI and nVidia GPU-based graphic cards allow us to use their graphics processing units (GPU) to perform calculations as opposed to the CPU. We will conclude the chapter with the setup of ProxyChains and encryption of digital information.

Preparing kernel headers

There will occasionally be times where we'll face the need to compile code which requires kernel headers. Kernel headers are the source code of the Linux kernel. In this first recipe, we'll explain the steps required to prepare kernel headers for later use.

Getting ready

An Internet connection is required to complete this recipe.

How to do it...

Let's begin the process of preparing kernel headers:

  1. We begin first by updating our distribution by executing the following command:
    apt-get update
    
    How to do it...
  2. Next, we must use apt-get again to prepare the kernel headers. Execute the following command:
    apt-get install linux-headers - `uname –r`
    
    How to do it...
  3. Copy the following directory and its entire contents:
    cd /usr/src/linux
    cp -rf include/generated/* include/linux/
    
  4. We're now ready to compile code that requires kernel headers.

Installing Broadcom drivers

In the following recipe, we'll perform the installation of Broadcom's official Linux hybrid wireless driver. Using a Broadcom wireless USB adapter gives us the greatest possibility of success in terms of getting our wireless USB access point to work on Kali. For the rest of the recipes in this book, we will assume installation of the Broadcom wireless drivers.

Getting ready

An Internet connection is required to complete this recipe.

How to do it...

Let's begin the process of installing Broadcom drivers:

  1. Open a terminal window and download the appropriate Broadcom driver from http://www.broadcom.com/support/802.11/linux_sta.php:
    cd /tmp/
    wget http://www.broadcom.com/docs/linux_sta/hybrid-portsrc_x86_64-v5_100_82_112.tar.gz
    
    How to do it...
  2. Extract the downloaded driver using the following script:
    mkdir broadcom
    tar xvfz hybrid-portsrc_x86_64-v5_100_82_112.tar.gz –C /tmp/broadcom
    
  3. Modify the wl_cfg80211.c file since there's a bug in version 5.100.82.112 that...

Installing and configuring ATI video card drivers

In this recipe, we'll go into the details for installing and configuring the ATI video card drivers followed by the AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing (APP) SDK, OpenCL, and CAL++. Taking advantage of the ATI Stream technology, we can run computationally-intensive tasks—typically running on the CPU—that perform more quickly and efficiently. For more detailed information regarding the ATI Stream technology, visit www.amd.com/stream.

Getting ready

An Internet connection is required to complete this recipe. The preparation of kernel headers is also needed before starting this task, which is explained in the Preparing kernel headers recipe at the beginning of this chapter.

How to do it...

Let's begin installing and configuring the ATI drivers:

  1. Download the ATI display driver required for your system:
    cd /tmp/
    wget http://www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/amd-driver-installer-12-1-x86.x86_64.run
    

    We can also download the display driver...

Installing and configuring nVidia video card drivers

In this recipe, we will embrace Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA), the nVidia parallel computing architecture. The first step will be the installation of the nVidia developer display driver followed by the installation of the CUDA toolkit. This will give us dramatic increases in computer performance with the power of the GPU which will be used in scenarios like password cracking.

Note

For more information about CUDA, please visit their website at http://www.nvidia.com/object/cuda_home_new.html.

Getting ready

An Internet connection is required to complete this recipe.

The preparation of kernel headers is needed before starting this task, which is explained in the Preparing kernel headers recipe at the beginning of this chapter.

In order to accomplish the installation of the nVidia driver, the X session needs to be shut down.

How to do it...

Let's begin the process of installing and configuring the nVidia video card drivers:

  1. Download...

Introduction


This chapter will introduce you to the customization of Kali so you can take full advantage of it. We will cover the installation and configuration of ATI and nVidia GPU technologies as well as extra tools needed for later chapters. ATI and nVidia GPU-based graphic cards allow us to use their graphics processing units (GPU) to perform calculations as opposed to the CPU. We will conclude the chapter with the setup of ProxyChains and encryption of digital information.

Preparing kernel headers


There will occasionally be times where we'll face the need to compile code which requires kernel headers. Kernel headers are the source code of the Linux kernel. In this first recipe, we'll explain the steps required to prepare kernel headers for later use.

Getting ready

An Internet connection is required to complete this recipe.

How to do it...

Let's begin the process of preparing kernel headers:

  1. We begin first by updating our distribution by executing the following command:

    apt-get update
    
  2. Next, we must use apt-get again to prepare the kernel headers. Execute the following command:

    apt-get install linux-headers - `uname –r`
    
  3. Copy the following directory and its entire contents:

    cd /usr/src/linux
    cp -rf include/generated/* include/linux/
    
  4. We're now ready to compile code that requires kernel headers.

Installing Broadcom drivers


In the following recipe, we'll perform the installation of Broadcom's official Linux hybrid wireless driver. Using a Broadcom wireless USB adapter gives us the greatest possibility of success in terms of getting our wireless USB access point to work on Kali. For the rest of the recipes in this book, we will assume installation of the Broadcom wireless drivers.

Getting ready

An Internet connection is required to complete this recipe.

How to do it...

Let's begin the process of installing Broadcom drivers:

  1. Open a terminal window and download the appropriate Broadcom driver from http://www.broadcom.com/support/802.11/linux_sta.php:

    cd /tmp/
    wget http://www.broadcom.com/docs/linux_sta/hybrid-portsrc_x86_64-v5_100_82_112.tar.gz
    
  2. Extract the downloaded driver using the following script:

    mkdir broadcom
    tar xvfz hybrid-portsrc_x86_64-v5_100_82_112.tar.gz –C /tmp/broadcom
    
  3. Modify the wl_cfg80211.c file since there's a bug in version 5.100.82.112 that prevents compiling the code...

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Key benefits

  • Recipes designed to educate you extensively on the penetration testing principles and Kali Linux tools
  • Learning to use Kali Linux tools, such as Metasploit, Wire Shark, and many more through in-depth and structured instructions
  • Teaching you in an easy-to-follow style, full of examples, illustrations, and tips that will suit experts and novices alike

Description

In this age, where online information is at its most vulnerable, knowing how to execute the same attacks that hackers use to break into your system or network helps you plug the loopholes before it's too late and can save you countless hours and money. Kali Linux is a Linux distribution designed for penetration testing and security auditing. It is the successor to BackTrack, the world's most popular penetration testing distribution. Discover a variety of popular tools of penetration testing, such as information gathering, vulnerability identification, exploitation, privilege escalation, and covering your tracks. Packed with practical recipes, this useful guide begins by covering the installation of Kali Linux and setting up a virtual environment to perform your tests. You will then learn how to eavesdrop and intercept traffic on wireless networks, bypass intrusion detection systems, and attack web applications, as well as checking for open ports, performing data forensics, and much more. The book follows the logical approach of a penetration test from start to finish with many screenshots and illustrations that help to explain each tool in detail. The Kali Linux Cookbook will serve as an excellent source of information for the security professional and novice alike!

Who is this book for?

This book is ideal for anyone who wants to get up to speed with Kali Linux. It would also be an ideal book to use as a reference for seasoned penetration testers.

What you will learn

  • Install and setup Kali Linux on multiple platforms
  • Customize Kali Linux to your individual needs
  • Locate vulnerabilities with Nessus and OpenVAS
  • Exploit vulnerabilities you ve found with Metasploit
  • Learn multiple solutions to escalate privileges on a compromised machine
  • Understand how to use Kali Linux in all phases of a penetration test
  • Crack WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption
  • Simulate an actual penetration test using Kali Linux

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Table of Contents

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1. Up and Running with Kali Linux Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Customizing Kali Linux Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Advanced Testing Lab Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. Information Gathering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. Vulnerability Assessment Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
6. Exploiting Vulnerabilities Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
7. Escalating Privileges Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
8. Password Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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This book gives clear instructions on how to perform various tests with Kali (for example, the commands to perform a particular Metasploit exploit injection, or the flags to put with an Nmap scan to perform a Syn/Syn Ack scan) but it dosnt really say why you should do it. I think it would be better for people with less of a background in penetration testing to buy this book alongside a book explaining why they should be doing the things the book tells them to do. For example, get an explanation of what we want to accomplish with Banner Enumeration, and then read the 'recipe' in the cookbook for a type of banner grabbing scan.For me, though, its perfect. If I know I need to perform a Christmas Tree scan I can flick to the particular recipe and instantly jog my memory on the flags I need to issue to get than particular NMAP function.
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i'd suggest you could find most/all of the content of this book via Google if you had the time.Good book, well laid out and easy to read.
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