Windows 10 Hacking Using Metasploit Practice Exam

Windows 10 Hacking Using Metasploit Practice Exam

About Windows 10 Hacking Using Metasploit Exam

This course teaches you how hackers break into Windows operating systems and how ethical hackers can secure them. You will learn advanced hacking techniques, identify system weaknesses, and protect against cyber threats. The course covers real-world hacking methods, using tools like Kali Linux, Metasploit, and BeEF. You will gain hands-on experience in attacking and defending Windows OS, making it an essential learning path for cybersecurity professionals.

Skills Required

• Basic computer knowledge
• Familiarity with Windows OS
• Willingness to learn ethical hacking
• Interest in cybersecurity and penetration testing

Knowledge Area

• Windows OS security
• Ethical hacking principles
• Penetration testing techniques
• Network security
• Malware detection and prevention

Who should take the Exam?

• Beginners who want to start a career in ethical hacking
• IT professionals looking to expand their cybersecurity skills
• Security analysts who want to protect Windows OS from threats
• Penetration testers aiming to understand hacking techniques
• Anyone interested in cybersecurity and ethical hacking

Course Outline

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

Domain 1 - Set Up Your Own Hacking Lab

• Introduction to setting up a hacking environment
• Installing Kali Linux as the main operating system
• Running Kali Linux as a virtual machine using VirtualBox
• Running Kali Linux as a virtual machine using VMware
• Solving Windows connectivity issues
• Installing Metasploitable as a virtual machine for practice
• Configuring NAT networks on VirtualBox (Mac)
• Configuring NAT networks on VirtualBox (Windows)
• Installing Windows 10 as a virtual machine
• Improving the performance of virtual machines
• Creating and managing snapshots of virtual machines
• Connecting external Wi-Fi adapters to virtual machines
• Updating Kali Linux for the latest security features

Domain 2 - Gathering Information About the Target

• Introduction to information gathering
• Identifying connected devices on the network
• Scanning the target operating system (Part 1)
• Scanning the target operating system (Part 2)
• Using graphical tools for scanning

Domain 3 - Gaining Unauthorized Access

• Introduction to gaining access
• Basics of Metasploit framework
• Creating a malicious file using Msfvenom
• Generating an encoded file using Msfvenom
• Testing the malicious file on the target system

Domain 4 - Encoding and Hiding Malicious Files

• Overview of encoding techniques
• Installing and using Veil framework
• Generating undetectable malicious files
• Merging a malicious file with a standard executable (Method 1)
• Merging a malicious file with a standard executable (Method 2)
• Embedding malicious files in images, PDFs, and MP3s
• Hiding malicious code inside Excel and Word documents
• Changing file extensions to disguise backdoors

Domain 5 - Performing Actions on a Compromised System

• Introduction to post-exploitation tasks
• Interacting with the compromised system (Part 1)
• Interacting with the compromised system (Part 2)
• Making the backdoor connection persistent
• Gaining higher privileges on Windows 10
• Gaining higher privileges on Windows 8.1, 8, and 7
• Hiding the backdoor inside running processes
• Checking for virtualization and clearing security logs
• Removing or installing applications remotely
• Managing user accounts and changing administrator passwords
• Understanding the concept of pivoting
• Taking control of all devices on a network through a victim’s system (Case 1)
• Taking control of all devices on a network through a victim’s system (Case 2)
• Extracting Wi-Fi passwords from the compromised system
• Logging keystrokes from the target computer
• Retrieving saved login credentials from Windows
• Cracking the administrator password
• Recovering saved passwords and browsing history
• Restoring deleted files from the compromised system
• Checking USB device connection history
• Redirecting the target user to a different website

Domain 6 - Using BeEF for Browser Exploitation

• Introduction to browser exploitation using BeEF
• Attaching the target browser to BeEF
• Playing audio files on the target system remotely
• Taking screenshots from the target browser
• Redirecting the victim to a different webpage
• Forcing the target browser to play YouTube videos
• Capturing the target's online credentials
• Integrating BeEF with Metasploit for advanced attacks
• Gaining full control over Windows OS via a hooked browser
• Performing various browser-based exploits

Domain 7 - Hacking Over the Internet (WAN Attacks)

• Overview of remote attacks over the internet
• Setting up port forwarding on a router (Method 1)
• Configuring the backdoor for remote access
• Using VPS and SSH tunneling for port forwarding (Method 2)
• Configuring BeEF for remote access over the internet

Domain 8 - Detecting and Preventing Cyber Attacks

• Identifying and stopping active hacking sessions
• Detecting a running backdoor manually
• Finding hidden backdoors inside images, PDFs, and other files
• Detecting embedded backdoors using MD5 hash analysis
• Encrypting keystrokes to protect against keyloggers
• Analyzing suspicious network connections
• Checking running processes for malicious activity
• Using a sandbox to detect malware and backdoors

Domain 9 - Practice Your Ethical Hacking Skills (Capture the Flag - CTF Challenges)

• Introduction to hands-on hacking challenges
• Connecting to a vulnerable machine using a VPN
• Exploiting systems using ARCE (Bolt challenge)
• Using the EternalBlue exploit to hack Windows (Blue challenge)
• Applying hacking tools like Metasploit, Nmap, Hydra, and Gobuster

Domain 10 - Hacking Android Devices (Bonus Section)

• Understanding Android hacking techniques
• Creating a malicious Android application
• Setting up a listener to gain access to the victim’s device
• Running post-exploitation commands on an Android phone

Domain 11 - Compromising Windows with a USB Stick (Bonus Section)

• Demonstrating USB-based attacks
• Understanding how USB hacking works
• Required software and hardware for the attack
• Installing and setting up the necessary tools
• Converting hacking commands into Arduino code (C/C++)
• Changing Windows administrator passwords using a USB stick
• Gaining full control over Windows within seconds