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Ethical Hacking and Hacking Attacks

Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Nowadays, as all the information is available online, a large number of users are accessing it. Some of them use this information to gain knowledge, while others use it to learn how to destroy or steal data from websites or databases without the knowledge of the owner. The purpose of this paper is to explain what hacking is, who hackers are, what ethical hacking is, the code of conduct for ethical hackers, and the need for them. All techniques are performed on the Linux operating system known as Kali Linux. Furthermore, the paper covers some basic hacking attacks including MiTM Attack (Man in The Middle Attack), Phishing Attack, and DoS Attack (Denial of Service Attack). Additionally, it covers what Wi‑Fi is, the techniques used for Wi‑Fi protection, and the methods used by hackers to hack Wi‑Fi passwords.
Language: English
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411069747
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