Modern Linux for Hackers: Master Scripting, Networking, and Cybersecurity Skills with Kali, Cloud, and AI Tools

By Hollis Denning

Modern Linux for Hackers: Master Scripting, Networking, and Cybersecurity Skills with Kali, Cloud, and AI Tools
Unlock the Ultimate Hands-On Guide to Modern Ethical Hacking with Linux. Built for 2025 and Beyond.
Are you ready to go beyond surface-level Linux tutorials and build real-world hacking labs, automation pipelines, and cloud-integrated recon workflows?
Modern Linux for Hackers is the definitive, up-to-date practical guide for aspiring ethical hackers, red teamers, cybersecurity analysts, and penetration testers. Whether you're launching Kali Linux in VirtualBox, scripting automated exploits in Bash and Python, or running offensive ops from the cloud with GPT-4o and AI tooling-this book walks you through it step-by-step.
From building portable VMs and cloud-based attack infrastructure to automating recon, writing custom exploit scripts, and generating clean red team reports, every chapter is engineered for pure hands-on learning.
What You'll Master InsideKali Linux Setup on bare metal, virtual machines, Docker, and the cloudCommand-Line Mastery for enumeration, privilege escalation, and OSINTBash & Python scripting for automation, scanning, and exploitationNmap, Metasploit, Scapy, Bettercap, Aircrack-ng, and modern C2 tools like SliverCloud ops using AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean & secure reverse shell listenersLLM-powered hacking with GPT-4o, Claude, and local models for logs, recon, and reportingReport writing workflows using Pandoc, Git, Markdown, and AIFully reproducible lab environments with scoring scripts and ethical guidelinesIncludes: Companion GitHub script repoPortable lab environmentsAI-assisted report generatorsAppendices with command-line cheatsheets, setup scripts, and prompt templatesPerfect for: Beginner-to-Intermediate Linux users ready to learn ethical hacking the modern wayCybersecurity students and CTF learners building hands-on skillsIT professionals, sysadmins, or devs transitioning into red team rolesHackers looking to integrate cloud, containers, and AI models into their workflowReady to level up your Linux hacking skills for the AI-accelerated world?
Grab your copy of Modern Linux for Hackers and start building your arsenal today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FL7CZCY3
• ISBN13: 9798296530486
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"