Learners will be able to analyze Android vulnerabilities, apply password cracking strategies, evaluate wireless encryption standards, and demonstrate payload exploitation techniques through hands-on practice with Kali Linux. This course equips learners with the technical skills to identify, test, and exploit security weaknesses across multiple environments, including Windows, Linux, Android, and wireless networks.
Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply
Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply
This course is part of Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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5 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Analyze Android vulnerabilities and wireless encryption standards.
Apply wordlist generation, password cracking, and WPA2 analysis.
Deploy persistent payloads and test real-world attack vectors.
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October 2025
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to practical exploitation techniques focusing on Android devices, password cracking fundamentals, and credential extraction in both Windows and Linux systems. Students will explore how hackers build and deliver Android payloads, apply systematic password cracking methods, and analyze how operating systems store and secure password hashes. By the end of this module, learners will develop hands-on skills in identifying vulnerabilities, executing attacks, and understanding defensive strategies to strengthen cybersecurity.
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This module explores advanced techniques in wireless network exploitation and payload-based attacks using Kali Linux. Learners will gain hands-on experience in generating targeted wordlists, performing wireless security testing against WEP, WPA, and WPA2, and capturing handshakes for offline cracking. The module also covers 802.1X authentication, advanced wireless packet analysis, and practical methods for embedding and activating payloads to maintain persistent access. By completing this module, learners will acquire the skills needed to assess wireless vulnerabilities, strengthen network defenses, and understand the lifecycle of payload execution in penetration testing.
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