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Welcome to HackOps.wiki

HackOps.wiki is an open and structured knowledge base focused on documenting how hackers operate in practice—through tools, techniques, and workflows used in real-world offensive cybersecurity.

It focuses on attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) across phases like reconnaissance, initial access, privilege escalation, persistence, and post-exploitation.

This site does not cover, promote, or support:

• Physical intrusion methods (e.g. lockpicking)
• Psychological or social manipulation tactics
• Productivity tips or general life hacks
• Any use of unauthorized or illegal access techniques

All content is provided for educational use in controlled environments where permission to test systems has been granted.

It is intended for students, professionals, and self-learners who want to explore how attackers think, operate, and break systems—legally and responsibly. Readers are encouraged to use this knowledge to strengthen systems, train responsibly, and think like an attacker in order to defend like one.

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🚀 Introduction

Hacking refers to the process of exploring, understanding, and interacting with systems—digital or otherwise—in ways that may go beyond their intended design. In the context of cybersecurity, hacking involves analyzing how systems function, identifying weaknesses, and testing boundaries to gain insight into their structure and behavior.

HackOps.wiki is a collaborative knowledge base that documents practical methods, tools, and workflows used in offensive cybersecurity. It is designed to help users understand how attackers approach, interact with, and exploit digital systems—step by step and in a structured manner.

This wiki provides context and structure for understanding core questions related to hacking:

• What is hacking? – The act of probing, understanding, or manipulating systems beyond their intended use.
• How is hacking done? – By analyzing systems, finding vulnerabilities, and applying technical methods to bypass controls.
• Why do people hack? – Curiosity, profit, challenge, learning, activism, or malicious intent.
• Where does hacking happen? – Anywhere there's a system, a network, or an opportunity.
• Who becomes a hacker? – Anyone driven by exploration, logic, and/or technical problem-solving.
• When does hacking become illegal? – When it's done without permission, or causes unauthorized impact.
• What makes hacking ethical? – Clear consent, positive intent, and responsible conduct.
• What are the types of hackers? – Common categories include white hat (ethical), black hat (malicious), and grey hat (ambiguous).
• What tools do hackers use? – Operating systems, scanners, scripting languages, exploits, and open protocols.
• Can hacking be learned? – Yes. It is a discipline built through practice, study, and experience.

We believe that deep technical knowledge should be freely accessible. That ethical hacking is an essential part of defending infrastructure. That transparency, not secrecy, strengthens security.

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📂 Categories

Section	Purpose	Function
Basic Linux Commands	Essential command-line usage for navigation, enumeration, and manipulation	Core Skill
Basic Windows Commands	Using Windows CLI (CMD/PowerShell) for system analysis and manipulation	Core Skill
Networking Concepts	Understanding IP, ports, protocols, DNS, routing, and packet behavior	Foundation for Recon and Exploitation
Scripting Basics	Automating tasks, parsing output, and writing exploits using Bash, Python, or PowerShell	Automation / Exploit Customization
Command Line Usage	Efficient use of shell environments across platforms	Universal Interface for Hacking
File & Process Handling	Managing files, permissions, running processes, and services	Local System Interaction
Encoding & Decoding	Working with Base64, hex, URL encoding, and other transformations	Payload Crafting / Obfuscation
Information Gathering	Active and passive recon, subdomain mapping, fingerprinting	Pre-Attack
Initial Access	Phishing, exposed services, stolen credentials, misconfigurations	Entry Point
Vulnerability Analysis	Identifying and assessing weaknesses in systems and services	Assessment
Web Applications	Attacking common web vulnerabilities like XSS, LFI, SQLi	Attack Surface
Exploitation Tools	Frameworks and scripts used to trigger and exploit vulnerabilities	Execution
Custom Exploits & Scripting	Tailoring attack logic to exploit non-standard vulnerabilities	Adaptation / Creativity
Payload Development	Generating shellcode and evasive payloads for specific contexts	Execution / Obfuscation
Binary Exploitation	Exploiting memory corruption, buffer overflows, and crafting ROP chains	Low-Level Exploitation
Reverse Engineering	Disassembling and analyzing binaries using tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro	Analysis / Exploit Development
Password Attacks	Brute-force, dictionary, and credential stuffing techniques	Credential Access
Wireless Attacks	Targeting Wi-Fi protocols, access points, and wireless devices	Entry Point
Sniffing & Spoofing	Capturing traffic and falsifying identity on a network	Surveillance / Evasion
Privilege Escalation	Gaining higher privileges on compromised systems	Post-Exploitation
Linux Post-Exploitation	System control, enumeration, and manipulation after compromise	Post-Exploitation
Active Directory Attacks	Exploiting trust relationships and Kerberos-based auth systems	Internal Escalation
Lateral Movement	Expanding control from one system to others in the network	Post-Exploitation / Network Penetration
Maintaining Access	Persistence, backdoors, and evasion after initial compromise	Post-Exploitation
Tunneling & Covert Channels	Data exfiltration and access via concealed paths	Evasion / Command & Control
Command & Control Infrastructure	Remote management of compromised systems	Persistence / Adversary Infrastructure
Operational Security (OPSEC)	Staying hidden, covering tracks, and minimizing exposure	Stealth / Adversarial Hygiene
Defense Evasion & Anti-Forensics	Avoiding detection and erasing digital footprints	Evasion / Obfuscation
Honeypot & Sandbox Detection	Identifying controlled environments to avoid detection	Evasion / Malware TTP
Cloud Attacks	Targeting misconfigured or exposed cloud services like AWS and Azure	Attack Surface / Modern Infrastructure
Mobile Application Hacking	Reverse engineering and attacking Android/iOS applications	Mobile Exploitation / Access Vector
Hardware & Embedded Hacking	Interacting with firmware, UART, and hardware-level interfaces	Physical Layer / Initial Access
Malware Analysis	Understanding and deconstructing malicious code behavior	Post-Exploitation / Threat Intelligence
Real-World Case Studies	Breakdowns of major cyber incidents and attack flows	TTP Context / Learning from History
Red Team Tactics	Full-scale simulation, stealth operations, and adversary emulation	Simulation / Strategy
Reporting Tools	Documentation and reporting techniques for professional pentesters	Output / Professionalism
CTF Walkthroughs	Writeups, tutorials, and solutions for training platforms	Learning / Practice

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