100 SECURITY TOOLS FOR HACKERS AND FORENSIC INVESTIGATORS
sunnysoul762Unlock the full potential of cybersecurity with this comprehensive guide to 100 essential tools used by ethical hackers, penetration testers, and digital forensic investigators. Whether you're defending networks, analyzing cybercrime, or performing advanced system exploitation, this curated list spans categories including penetration testing, network monitoring, digital forensics, OSINT, and memory analysis. Each tool has been selected for its real-world utility, community support, and impact in modern cyber operations. From industry standards like Metasploit and Wireshark to specialized forensic platforms like Autopsy and Magnet AXIOM, this resource is an indispensable toolkit for security professionals and enthusiasts alike.
🧰 What You’ll Get Inside: ✅ Hacking & Penetration Testing Tools Network scanners (e.g., Nmap) Vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., OpenVAS) Exploitation frameworks (e.g., Metasploit) Wireless hacking tools (e.g., Aircrack-ng) ✅ Forensic Investigation Tools Disk imaging tools (e.g., FTK Imager) File recovery software Memory analysis tools (e.g., Volatility) Timeline analysis utilities ✅ Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering Sandboxes (e.g., Cuckoo) Disassemblers and decompilers (e.g., Ghidra) ✅ Monitoring & Detection Tools Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) Packet sniffers (e.g., Wireshark) ✅ Encryption & Steganography Tools to encrypt/decrypt files Detect hidden data in images or files ✅ OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) Tools People and domain search engines Metadata extraction