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# Ethical Hacking Learning Report
Name: Rajiv Kumar
Class: 12th
Field: Cyber Security / Ethical Hacking
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## 🔹 Introduction
Ethical Hacking refers to the practice of legally testing computer systems, networks, and applications to identify security vulnerabilities and fix them before malicious hackers can exploit them.
This report summarizes the concepts, tools, and practical knowledge I have gained during my learning journey.
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## 🔹 Topics Covered
### 1. Linux Basics
* Linux is a powerful operating system widely used in cybersecurity
* Understood directory structure: /, /home, /etc, /var
* Learned basic commands:
* ls → List files and directories
* cd → Change directory
* sudo → Execute commands with administrative privileges
* su → Switch user
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### 2. Advanced Linux Commands
* history -c → Clear command history
* apt → Install, update, and remove packages
* apt reinstall → Reinstall a package
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### 3. Networking Basics
* Learned about IP addresses
* Understood network interfaces like wlan0
* Learned networking differences in VirtualBox environments
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### 4. Information Gathering Tools
* whois → Retrieve domain information
* nslookup → Check DNS records
* theHarvester → Collect emails and related data
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### 5. Scanning Tools
* nmap → Scan networks and identify open ports
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### 6. Kali Linux Setup
* Installed Kali Linux
* Explored built-in tools
* Troubleshooted setup issues
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### 7. Metasploitable Setup
* Learned that Metasploitable is a vulnerable machine used for practice
* Installed it on VirtualBox
* Connected it with Kali Linux for testing
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### 8. Phases of Ethical Hacking
Reconnaissance (Information Gathering)
Scanning
Gaining Access
Maintaining Access
Covering Tracks
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### 9. Wireshark
* Used for analyzing network traffic
* Captures and inspects data packets
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## 🔹 Practical Work
* Installed Kali Linux successfully
* Set up Metasploitable
* Practiced Linux commands
* Used scanning tools
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## 🔹 Conclusion
I have successfully understood the basic concepts of ethical hacking and practiced essential tools.
I am motivated to continue learning advanced topics like penetration testing and real-world security practices.
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## 🔹 Future Goals
* Learn advanced cybersecurity tools
* Start bug bounty hunting
* Build a career in cybersecurity
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