Windows 10 Hacking Using Metasploit Online Course

Windows 10 Hacking Using Metasploit Online Course

This course provides a complete guide to ethical hacking, focusing on Windows OS security. You will learn how hackers exploit vulnerabilities and how cybersecurity professionals defend against attacks. The course covers setting up a hacking lab, gathering target information, gaining access, running post-exploitation tasks, and protecting Windows OS. By the end, you will be able to conduct penetration tests, analyze threats, and secure systems effectively.

Key Benefits

• Learn ethical hacking with a hands-on approach
• Master Windows OS security like a professional hacker
• Gain expertise in Kali Linux, Metasploit, and BeEF
• Understand how black hat hackers exploit security flaws
• Learn how to detect and remove malware and backdoors
• Enhance your cybersecurity skills for career growth
• Get practical experience with real-world hacking scenarios

Target Audience

• Beginners looking to start a career in cybersecurity
• IT professionals wanting to improve security skills
• Ethical hackers and penetration testers
• Cybersecurity students and researchers
• Network administrators aiming to secure Windows OS
• Anyone interested in ethical hacking and penetration testing

Learning Objectives

• Set up a professional hacking lab for testing and security research
• Learn to gather information and analyze system vulnerabilities
• Understand hacking techniques used to exploit Windows OS
• Master advanced penetration testing tools like Metasploit and Nmap
• Create and disguise malicious payloads to bypass security systems
• Perform post-exploitation tasks like keylogging and password cracking
• Use BeEF to exploit web browsers and gain system access
• Conduct hacking attacks over WAN and secure against real-world threats
• Detect and remove backdoors, malware, and unauthorized access
• Develop cybersecurity skills to protect against hacking attempts

Course Outline

The Windows 10 Hacking Using Metasploit Exam covers the following topics - 

Module 1 - Setting Up a Hacking Lab

• Introduction to building a secure hacking environment
• Installing Kali Linux as the primary operating system
• Setting up Kali Linux in a virtual machine using VirtualBox
• Running Kali Linux as a virtual machine on VMware
• Fixing Windows connection issues in the virtual lab
• Installing Metasploitable for penetration testing practice
• Configuring NAT networks in VirtualBox (Mac version)
• Configuring NAT networks in VirtualBox (Windows version)
• Installing Windows 10 in a virtual machine for testing
• Improving virtual machine performance for smooth operations
• Taking snapshots of virtual machines for backup and restoration
• Connecting external Wi-Fi adapters to virtual machines
• Keeping Kali Linux updated with the latest features

Module 2 - Gathering Target Information

• Introduction to information gathering methods
• Identifying devices connected to the network
• Scanning the target system for vulnerabilities (Part 1)
• Scanning the target system for vulnerabilities (Part 2)
• Using graphical scanning tools for easier analysis

Module 3 - Gaining Access to Target Systems

• Introduction to exploiting system weaknesses
• Understanding the basics of Metasploit for penetration testing
• Generating a malicious payload with Msfvenom
• Encoding payloads to bypass security software
• Testing payloads on target systems

Module 4 - Hiding and Encoding Malicious Files

• Overview of encoding and obfuscation techniques
• Installing the Veil framework for creating stealthy payloads
• Generating malware that evades antivirus detection
• Embedding malicious code inside executable files (Method 1)
• Embedding malicious code inside executable files (Method 2)
• Hiding backdoors inside images, PDFs, and MP3 files
• Inserting malicious code into Excel and Word documents
• Disguising backdoors by modifying file extensions

Module 5 - Performing Post-Exploitation Attacks

• Introduction to post-exploitation techniques
• Controlling the compromised system remotely (Part 1)
• Controlling the compromised system remotely (Part 2)
• Maintaining long-term access to the compromised system
• Elevating privileges to gain administrative control on Windows 10
• Escalating privileges on older Windows versions (8.1, 8, 7)
• Hiding malicious payloads inside running processes
• Checking for virtual machine detection and clearing system logs
• Installing and uninstalling software on the compromised system
• Managing user accounts and changing administrator credentials
• Understanding pivoting and lateral movement within networks
• Controlling multiple devices through a compromised system (Case 1)
• Controlling multiple devices through a compromised system (Case 2)
• Extracting saved Wi-Fi passwords from the target system
• Capturing every keystroke typed on the target system
• Recovering saved Windows login credentials
• Cracking administrator passwords using hacking tools
• Extracting stored passwords and browser history
• Restoring deleted files from the target machine
• Checking USB drive history and connected devices
• Redirecting the target user to any website remotely

Module 6 - Exploiting Web Browsers with BeEF

• Introduction to browser-based attacks with BeEF
• Attaching a target browser to BeEF for control
• Playing sounds on the target system remotely
• Capturing screenshots from the target’s browser
• Redirecting the victim to another webpage
• Forcing the target to play YouTube videos
• Stealing online account credentials using BeEF
• Combining BeEF with Metasploit for advanced exploitation
• Hacking Windows OS through a compromised browser
• Running browser-based exploits for remote control

Module 7 - Conducting Attacks Over WAN (Internet)

• Introduction to remote hacking over the internet
• Setting up router configurations and port forwarding (Method 1)
• Configuring a backdoor for remote access
• Using VPS and SSH tunnels for port forwarding (Method 2)
• Setting up BeEF for remote control over the internet

Module 8 - Defending Against Cyber Attacks

• Detecting and terminating active hacking sessions
• Identifying and removing hidden backdoors manually
• Finding backdoors embedded inside images, PDFs, and documents
• Using MD5 hash analysis to detect hidden malware
• Encrypting keystrokes to prevent keylogging attacks
• Monitoring suspicious network connections for threats
• Analyzing running processes for malicious activity
• Using sandbox tools to detect and remove backdoors

Module 9 - Hands-on Cybersecurity Challenges (CTF)

• Introduction to practical hacking challenges
• Connecting to vulnerable machines using a VPN setup
• Exploiting Windows systems using ARCE (Bolt challenge)
• Using the EternalBlue vulnerability to gain system access (Blue challenge)
• Applying penetration testing tools like Metasploit, Nmap, Hydra, and Gobuster

Module 10 - Hacking Android Phones (Bonus Section)

• Understanding how Android hacking works
• Creating a malicious Android application for access
• Setting up a listener to control the target device
• Running post-exploitation commands on an Android system

Module 11 - Compromising Windows with a USB Attack (Bonus Section)

• Demonstrating USB-based hacking techniques
• Understanding how a USB attack is performed
• Required software and hardware for USB exploits
• Installing the necessary tools for a USB attack
• Converting hacking commands into Arduino scripts (C/C++)
• Resetting Windows administrator passwords with a USB device
• Gaining complete control over a Windows system in seconds