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How to use PENTESTING-BIBLE: a reading guide to its article links
Updated · written with AI from the project's own documentation and checked against our catalogue data
PENTESTING-BIBLE is an MIT-licensed GitHub repository from blaCCkHatHacEEkr that collects web links to penetration testing articles, blog posts and cheat sheets. It contains no installable software, so using it means reading the linked material on other websites. This guide shows you how to browse it, what topics it covers and how to judge what you find.
PENTESTING-BIBLEblaCCkHatHacEEkr/PENTESTING-BIBLE · ★ 14k · MIT Install options & downloads Quick start
- 1Clone or open the repository. Run the git clone command from the README to keep a local copy, or open the GitHub page in your browser.
- 2Pick a topic. Scan the numbered entries for a subject such as Wi-Fi cracking, OSINT or privilege escalation.
- 3Open a linked article. Follow the link to read the original article on its own website.
- 4Check the publication date. Note when the article was written, since many entries date from 2012 to 2019.
- 5Cross-check key points. Confirm commands and techniques against current official documentation before trying them.
- 6Build a reading plan. Save the entries you want to read and work through them by topic.
What PENTESTING-BIBLE is and is not
PENTESTING-BIBLE is a curated list of web links. According to its analysis, it covers topics such as password hash extraction, Wi-Fi cracking, web vulnerabilities, OSINT, and Windows and Linux privilege escalation.
The repository contains no installable software and no code. The README lists external tools only as references.
Get a local copy of the repository
The README suggests cloning the repository if you want to keep a local copy of the list. Clone it with the command below. No prerequisites are listed for this step.
git clone https://github.com/blaCCkHatHacEEkr/PENTESTING-BIBLEBrowse the list by topic
The list is numbered and each entry has a title followed by a link. Entries are not grouped under headings, so scan the titles for the topic you want. Many entries are write-ups of specific techniques, while others are category pages or cheat sheets.
Some examples of entry types in the list include individual articles on extracting password hashes from NTDS.dit, capturing HTTP passwords on a network, and cracking Wi-Fi with tools such as Pyrit, oclHashcat and Cowpatty. The list also links to cheat sheets, such as SQL injection and Linux command references, and to awesome-style lists like awesome-osint and awesome-bug-bounty.
- Password and credential topics: NTDS.dit hash extraction, HTTP password capture, WPA/WPA2 cracking with Aircrack-ng and Hashcat
- Web vulnerabilities: SQL injection, XSS, WAF evasion, Google dorks
- OSINT and reconnaissance: OSINT toolkits, subdomain enumeration, recon processes
- Privilege escalation and post exploitation: Windows and Linux guides, Active Directory cheat sheet
- Red teaming and command and control: DNS, WebDAV, Twitter and kernel C2 articles
Check the dates before you rely on an article
The list was last pushed in April 2023, and many linked articles are from 2012 to 2019. Techniques, tool versions and defences change, so an older write-up may describe steps that no longer work. Treat each link as a starting point and confirm the details against current documentation.
The README does not review or verify the linked content. Its entries have not been vetted for accuracy, so cross-check anything important before you act on it.
Use the list for study, not for tooling
Because the repository holds only links, it cannot run scans or exploits for you. Use it to build a reading plan, then practice on systems you are authorised to test. The comparable projects named in its analysis, such as awesome-pentest, awesome-bug-bounty, awesome-osint and Red-Teaming-Toolkit, cover similar ground and can be used alongside it.
What people use it for
- A student building a first reading list on web application vulnerabilities
- A hobbyist looking for a write-up on a specific technique such as Linux privilege escalation
- Someone browsing a set of cheat sheets for SQL injection or Linux commands
- A learner comparing OSINT resources from the list with those in awesome-osint
Frequently asked questions
Is PENTESTING-BIBLE free to use?
The repository is licensed under MIT, as stated in its listing. Because it is a list of links, there is no software to purchase, and the linked articles are on other websites, each with its own terms.
How do I install PENTESTING-BIBLE?
There is no installation. The README suggests cloning the repository with git clone https://github.com/blaCCkHatHacEEkr/PENTESTING-BIBLE if you want a local copy. No prerequisites are listed.
Does PENTESTING-BIBLE include security tools?
No. The repository contains only links and no code. The README lists external tools only as references, so you will need to get any tool from its own source.
Is the information in PENTESTING-BIBLE up to date?
Not necessarily. The list was last pushed in April 2023, and many linked articles are from 2012 to 2019. The README does not review or verify the linked content, so check the details against current sources.
What are good alternatives to PENTESTING-BIBLE?
The analysis names awesome-pentest, awesome-bug-bounty, awesome-osint and Red-Teaming-Toolkit as comparable projects. These also collect links and resources on related security topics.
How does PENTESTING-BIBLE compare with awesome-pentest?
Both are curated link lists about penetration testing. The source does not give a detailed comparison of their contents, so look at each list's topics and dates to decide which suits your reading needs.
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Our verdict
PENTESTING-BIBLE suits students and hobbyists who want a broad starting list of pentesting articles and cheat sheets to browse. It is not suitable for anyone who needs a working tool, current professional guidance, or vetted information, so professionals should choose a more recent and reviewed source.
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