As a class community, we will use this space to record any notes on class topics that are of importance.
- Linux Fundamentals
- Shells
- Common Linux PrivEsc
- Linux PrivEsc Techniques
- Assembly Commands
- Hash Cracking
- Web/Network Terms
- Firewalls
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| cat | can create file(s), show the content of the file, concatenate files, redirect output in terminal or files. |
| crontab | allows user to mangage the cron processes that are started during boot / a way to automate certain processes at regular intervals. |
| cp | copies a file or folder. |
| echo | outputs any text that the user provides. |
| grep | search contents of the file. |
| file | lists file type. |
| find | finds the file. |
| kill [process id] | basic kill process command. |
| man | shows a manual for each specific command. |
| nano | creates or edits a file. |
| ps | provide a list of the running processes as our user's session and some additional information. |
| scp | Secure copy is a means of securely copying files and allows you to transfer files between two computers using the SSH protocol to provide both authentication and encryption. |
| SIGTERM | kill with cleaning |
| SIGKILL | kill without cleaning |
| SIGSTOP | stop process |
| ssh | securely connects to another computer |
| su | switche/change user operating in the terminal. |
| systemctr | control the systemd system and service manager / can be used to start, stop, enable or disable a process from terminal. |
| touch | creates a new file. |
| vim | a terminal textual editor that allows you to create, edit and save files. |
| whoami | get the username. |
| wget | downloads a file using the computer's IP Address and the name of the file / Retrieve online resources via HTTP. |
| pipe operators (> and >>) | used for piping output to another command. |
|injection | "injecting" malicious code into a web application through input |