Is Networking Important For Hacking?

Everyone wants to hack their neighbor's Wi-Fi. Well, here it is.

Why networking is important?

Understanding a network is the basis of hacking. It is the first step towards cyber-security; every hacker is skilled in networking. In this blog, we will understand the structure of network hacking, and in the upcoming blogs, we will explore each point in detail.

1. Comprehending the workings of networks:

The first step in hacking into a system is learning how its underlying network is set up and functions. You might be familiar with the fundamentals of networking, including terms like local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), metropolitan area network (MAN), Virtual private network (VPN), etc., as well as the underlying protocols and technologies. The more we learn about the target's network, the more easily we can pinpoint its weak spots.

2. Conducting reconnaissance:

Reconnaissance is the second phase of hacking. In order to succeed, it is necessary to collect as much data as possible before firing shots. We will then begin hacking after we have filtered out irrelevant data. Another term for this process is "footprinting." We'll begin with networks because they provide the broadest access to data. If you have a firm grasp of the network's architecture, you'll be better equipped to perform reconnaissance and launch pre-connection attacks.

3. Exploiting vulnerabilities:

Network intrusion can take many forms, including distributed denial of service attacks, buffer overflow attacks, and others (we will go through each point in detail, do not worry)

The network hacking section is categorized into three sub-categories.

• Pre-connection attacks:

Packet sniffing, targeted packet sniffing, de-authentication attacks, etc. are all examples of pre-connection attacks, which can be carried out by anyone before they even connect to a network.

• Gaining access section:

In this section, we will learn how to break the three most popular Wi-Fi security protocols: WEP, WPA, and WPA-2. We will also learn how to use the Aircrack-ng suite.

• Post-connection attack:

Next, we'll learn about the various attacks we can launch once we've successfully breached our target's website and are connected to the network. ARP spoofing, man-in-the-middle attacks, etc. are just a few of the methods used. We'll also find out how to get our hands on secret information about the target. After successfully hacking into our target’s website, we will learn about the different types of attacks we can do while connected to the network. Some of the attacks include ARP spoofing, MITM attacks, etc. We will also learn how to gather more sensitive information about the target.

4. Protecting networks:

The final part of network hacking will be about securing your network from hackers. As an ethical hacker, your role is not only to find loopholes but also to find working and updated solutions to them. This means that you should always stay up to date with the latest security measures and be proactive in implementing them. Additionally, educating your team and clients on safe online practices can also help prevent hacking attempts.

THIS WILL BE FUN.

HAPPY HACKING :)