# carpedm20/awesome-hacking **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/carpedm20-awesome-hacking).** 15,722 stars · 1,675 forks · mit ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/carpedm20/awesome-hacking - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/carpedm20-awesome-hacking.md ## Topics `awesome` `hacking` ## Description This project is a comprehensive, community-curated directory of cybersecurity resources, tools, and educational materials. It functions as a centralized index for researchers and students to discover frameworks and utilities across the entire security lifecycle, ranging from initial vulnerability assessment to post-exploitation analysis. The repository distinguishes itself through a hierarchical taxonomy that organizes diverse security disciplines into a searchable, version-controlled knowledge base. Rather than hosting software directly, it utilizes a decentralized aggregation model that links to external platforms, training environments, and specialized toolkits, ensuring the index remains current through community-driven contributions. The collection covers a broad spectrum of security domains, including automated vulnerability scanning, network traffic analysis, and digital forensics. It also provides access to specialized resources for binary reverse engineering, penetration testing training, and competitive platforms such as capture-the-flag events and bug bounty programs. All information is maintained in a lightweight, markdown-based format, allowing for rapid navigation and reference within the repository. ## Tags ### Repository Format - [Awesome List](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/repository-format/awesome-list.md) — A community-curated directory that catalogs and links out to other open-source projects, rather than a standalone tool you run yourself. ### DevOps & Infrastructure - [Security Assessment Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/security-automation-workflows/security-assessment-frameworks.md) — Provides a comprehensive index of frameworks and utilities for automating security assessment workflows and penetration testing tasks. ([source](https://github.com/carpedm20/awesome-hacking#readme)) ### Security & Cryptography - [Penetration Testing Resources](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/security/utilities/security-tools/reference-collections-wordlists/penetration-testing-resources.md) — Acts as a comprehensive repository of tools and educational materials for ethical hacking and security research. - [Penetration Testing Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/security/utilities/security-tools/vulnerability-assessment-tools/penetration-testing-tools.md) — Provides a comprehensive index of frameworks and utilities for security assessment and penetration testing. - [Vulnerability Assessment Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/vulnerability-assessment-testing/security-testing-auditing/security-testing-tools/reconnaissance-assessment-platforms/vulnerability-assessment-frameworks.md) — Provides a centralized index of tools and platforms for systematically scanning and identifying security weaknesses across software and infrastructure. ([source](https://github.com/carpedm20/awesome-hacking/blob/master/README.md)) - [Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/security/offensive-operations/penetration-testing-ethical-hacking.md) — Offers curated tutorials and training platforms for learning ethical hacking and penetration testing. - [Security Competition Platforms](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/security/offensive-operations/penetration-testing-ethical-hacking/capture-the-flag-competitions/security-competition-platforms.md) — Connects researchers and students to platforms for capture-the-flag events, bug bounty programs, and practical security skill development. ([source](https://github.com/carpedm20/awesome-hacking#readme)) - [Network Security](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/network-infrastructure-security/web-network-security/network-security.md) — Provides tools for mapping network infrastructure and identifying vulnerabilities to ensure communication security. ([source](https://github.com/carpedm20/awesome-hacking#readme)) - [Post-Exploitation Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/post-exploitation-frameworks.md) — Provides frameworks for maintaining access and escalating privileges during security assessments. ([source](https://github.com/carpedm20/awesome-hacking/blob/master/README.md)) - [Capture The Flag Competitions](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/security/offensive-operations/penetration-testing-ethical-hacking/capture-the-flag-competitions.md) — Connects users with capture the flag events and bug bounty programs for competitive skill testing. - [Digital Forensics](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/vulnerability-assessment-testing/digital-forensics.md) — Provides access to tools and methodologies for digital forensics and incident investigation. - [Vulnerability Scanning](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/vulnerability-scanning.md) — Includes resources for automated vulnerability scanning to detect software weaknesses. ### Education & Learning Resources - [Cybersecurity Training Materials](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/education-learning-resources/educational-resources/courses-training-certifications/courses-structured-learning/courses/cybersecurity-training-materials.md) — Curates educational materials and tutorials for students to learn cybersecurity techniques. ([source](https://github.com/carpedm20/awesome-hacking#readme)) ### Data & Databases - [Categorical](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/data-governance-modeling/taxonomies/categorical.md) — Provides a hierarchical classification system for organizing diverse security tools and educational resources. ### Networking & Communication - [Network Traffic Analyzers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/network-traffic-analyzers.md) — Provides resources for capturing and inspecting network traffic to identify security vulnerabilities. ([source](https://github.com/carpedm20/awesome-hacking/blob/master/README.md)) ### Operating Systems & Systems Programming - [Reverse Engineering Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/binary-analysis-capabilities/reverse-engineering-tools.md) — Provides specialized resources for binary reverse engineering and software analysis. ### Software Engineering & Architecture - [Community-Driven Content Curations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/project-management-governance/project-governance/community-curation-collaboration/community-driven-content-curations.md) — Relies on community-driven contributions to maintain and organize a vast index of security resources. - [Version-Controlled Content Repositories](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/project-management-governance/repository-maintenance/version-control-strategies/version-controlled-content-repositories.md) — Tracks updates and improvements to the curated list using distributed source control. ### Business & Productivity Software - [Resource Aggregators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/knowledge-content-creation/knowledge-information-management/knowledge-management/resource-aggregators.md) — Aggregates and links to external security tools and platforms rather than hosting software directly. ### Content Management & Publishing - [Markdown-Based Knowledge Bases](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/content-management-systems/content-architecture-modeling/markdown-ecosystem-tools/markdown-based-knowledge-bases.md) — Uses a lightweight markdown-based format to organize technical information into searchable lists.