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A curated list of 20 free hacking books that cover various aspects of cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and penetration testing. This repository aims to provide valuable resources for beginners and experienced professionals alike.

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# Free Hacking Books 📚🔒

Welcome to the **Free Hacking Books** repository! This curated collection features essential reading materials covering various aspects of hacking, cybersecurity, and ethical hacking. Whether you're starting your journey or advancing your expertise, these resources will help expand your knowledge and skills in the field. 🚀

## 📖 Book Collection

| # | Book Title | Description | Link |
|---|-------------|-------------|-------|
| 1 | **Web Application Hacker's Handbook** | Comprehensive guide to web application security covering vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques | [Download PDF](https://edu.anarcho-copy.org/Against%20Security%20-%20Self%20Security/Dafydd%20Stuttard,%20Marcus%20Pinto%20-%20The%20web%20application%20hacker's%20handbook_%20finding%20and%20exploiting%20security%20flaws-Wiley%20(2011).pdf) |
| 2 | **The Hackers Playbook 2** | Practical guide walking through penetration testing steps with real-world scenarios and techniques | [Download PDF](https://someplace-else.neocities.org/books/The%20Hacker%20Playbook%202%20-%20Practical%20Guide%20To%20Penetration%20Testing.pdf) |
| 3 | **Hacking: The Art of Exploitation** | Comprehensive introduction to hacking techniques covering programming, networking, and exploitation | [Download PDF](https://www.kea.nu/files/textbooks/humblesec/hacking_artofexploitation_2ndedition.pdf) |
| 4 | **Ghost in the Wires** | Kevin Mitnick's memoir detailing his life as a hacker and the challenges he faced | [Download PDF](https://bibliocecifi.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ghost-in-the-wires-kevin-mitnick.pdf) |
| 5 | **Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking** | Focuses on psychological aspects of hacking and manipulating people to gain sensitive information | [Download PDF](https://ia801200.us.archive.org/33/items/TheAgeOfManipulationWilsonBryanKey/Social%20Engineering%20-%20the%20Art%20of%20Human%20Hacking.pdf) |
| 6 | **Nmap Network Scanning** | Comprehensive guide to using Nmap for network discovery and security auditing | [Read Online](https://nmap.org/book/intro.html) |
| 7 | **Kali Linux Revealed: Mastering Pen Testing Distribution** | Guide to using Kali Linux for penetration testing, covering tools and techniques | [Download PDF](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Kali-Linux-Revealed-2021-edition.pdf) |
| 8 | **The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing** | Beginner-friendly introduction to hacking and penetration testing tools and techniques | [Download PDF](https://wqreytuk.github.io/Patrick+Engebretson+The+Basics+of+Hacking+and+Penetration+Testing,+Second+Edition+%282013%29.pdf) |
| 9 | **Practical Malware Analysis: The Hands-On Guide** | Insights into analyzing and understanding malware with reverse engineering techniques | [Download PDF](https://www.kea.nu/files/textbooks/humblesec/practicalmalwareanalysis.pdf) |
| 10 | **RTFM: Red Team Field Manual** | Quick reference guide for red teamers covering penetration testing tools and techniques | [Download PDF](https://kolegite.com/EE_library/books_and_lectures/%D0%9A%D0%B8%D0%B1%D0%B5%D1%80%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%B3%D1%83%D1%80%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82/RTFM%20Red%20Team%20Field%20Manual%20v2%20--%20Ben%20Clark%20%26%20Nick%20Downer.pdf) |
| 11 | **Hash Crack: Password Cracking Manual** | Guide to password cracking techniques and tools with real-world applications | [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.in/Hash-Crack-Password-Cracking-Manual/dp/1793458618) |
| 12 | **Metasploit: The Penetration Tester's Guide** | Teaches using Metasploit Framework for penetration testing with various exploits | [Download PDF](https://www.kea.nu/files/textbooks/humblesec/metasploit_apenetrationtestersguide.pdf) |
| 13 | **Advanced Penetration Testing** | Covers advanced techniques for penetration testing and security assessments | [Download PDF](https://elhacker.info/manuales/Cybersecurity%20Books/Advanced%20Penetration%20Testing%20-%20Hacking%20the%20World_s%20Most%20Secure%20Networks.pdf) |
| 14 | **Hacking: A Beginner's Guide to Your First Computer Hack** | Beginner-friendly guide covering basics of hacking, tools, techniques, and ethics | [Download PDF](http://repo.darmajaya.ac.id/3933/1/Hacking_%20Beginner%20to%20Expert%20Guide%20to%20Computer%20Hacking%2C%20Basic%20Security%2C%20and%20Penetration%20Testing%20%28Computer%20Science%20Series%29%20%28%20PDFDrive%20%29%20%281%29.pdf) |
| 15 | **Mastering Termux: Android Hacking Guide** | Complete guide to transforming Android devices into hacking and automation machines | [Download PDF](https://drive.google.com/file/d/19UOkDMcs9oaLQnujS9NV70FUxGDEQFvj/view?usp=drive_link)|
| 16 | **Ultimate Kali Linux Book** | Harness Nmap, Metasploit, Aircrack-ng, and Empire for cutting-edge pentesting | [Download PDF](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aT-8fikycb-IMmYerRcCbEJxAR_JLU0Z/view?usp=drive_link) |
## 🛡️ Legal & Ethical Disclaimer

> **Important**: These resources are provided for educational purposes only. Always ensure you have proper authorization before testing any security techniques. Ethical hacking should only be performed in legal environments with explicit permission.

## 📚 Categories

- **Web Application Security** (Books 1, 2)
- **Network Security** (Books 6, 7, 12)
- **Social Engineering** (Books 4, 5)
- **Malware Analysis** (Book 9)
- **Penetration Testing** (Books 2, 8, 10, 13)
- **Beginner Guides** (Books 3, 8, 14)
- **Mobile Security** (Book 15)
- **Kali Linux** (Book 16)

## 🤝 Contributing

Found an awesome free hacking book? Feel free to contribute by:
1. Forking this repository
2. Adding your book suggestion
3. Creating a pull request

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## 📄 License

This repository is for educational purposes. Please respect the intellectual property rights of the authors and publishers.

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**Happy learning and ethical hacking!** 🚀

*Remember: With great power comes great responsibility.*

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