A comprehensive guide to understanding, detecting, and preventing cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. This repository contains detailed documentation, detection scripts, and prevention strategies for various security threats.
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This repository aims to provide cybersecurity professionals, developers, and enthusiasts with practical knowledge and tools to understand and defend against various cyber threats. Each section includes:
- Detailed documentation about specific threats
- Detection scripts to identify potential attacks
- Prevention techniques with code examples
- Best practices for implementation
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Sections | 6/6 |
| Total Topics | 18+ |
| Python Scripts | 45+ |
| Shell Scripts | 2 |
| Documentation Files | 18+ |
| Configuration Files | 6+ |
| Total Files | 74+ |
| Contributors | 1 |
| Total Commits | 74 |
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cybersecurity-threats-guide/ │ ├── README.md ├── LICENSE ├── CONTRIBUTING.md │ ├── 01-network-security/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── ddos-attacks/ │ │ ├── README.md │ │ ├── detection/ │ │ │ ├── ddos_detection.py │ │ │ └── traffic_analyzer.py │ │ └── prevention/ │ │ ├── rate_limiting.py │ │ └── firewall_rules.txt │ │ │ ├── man-in-the-middle/ │ │ ├── README.md │ │ ├── detection/ │ │ │ ├── arp_spoof_detector.py │ │ │ └── ssl_strip_detector.py │ │ └── prevention/ │ │ ├── ssl_tls_config.py │ │ └── certificate_pinning.py │ │ │ └── port-scanning/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── detection/ │ │ ├── port_scan_detector.py │ │ └── ids_rules.txt │ └── prevention/ │ ├── firewall_config.py │ └── stealth_mode.py │ ├── 02-web-application-security/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── sql-injection/ │ │ ├── README.md │ │ ├── detection/ │ │ │ ├── sql_injection_scanner.py │ │ │ └── waf_rules.txt │ │ └── prevention/ │ │ ├── parameterized_queries.py │ │ └── input_validation.py │ │ │ ├── xss-attacks/ │ │ ├── README.md │ │ ├── detection/ │ │ │ ├── xss_detector.py │ │ │ └── csp_analyzer.py │ │ └── prevention/ │ │ ├── output_encoding.py │ │ └── csp_headers.py │ │ │ └── csrf/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── detection/ │ │ ├── csrf_tester.py │ │ └── token_analyzer.py │ └── prevention/ │ ├── csrf_protection.py │ └── same_site_cookies.py │ ├── 03-malware-analysis/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── ransomware/ │ │ ├── README.md │ │ ├── detection/ │ │ │ ├── ransomware_behavior.py │ │ │ └── file_monitor.py │ │ └── prevention/ │ │ ├── backup_system.py │ │ └── app_whitelisting.py │ │ │ ├── trojans/ │ │ ├── README.md │ │ ├── detection/ │ │ │ ├── trojan_scanner.py │ │ │ └── process_analyzer.py │ │ └── prevention/ │ │ ├── av_config.py │ │ └── sandbox_setup.py │ │ │ └── rootkits/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── detection/ │ │ ├── rootkit_detector.py │ │ └── integrity_checker.py │ └── prevention/ │ ├── secure_boot.py │ └── kernel_patching.py │ ├── 04-social-engineering/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── phishing/ │ │ ├── README.md │ │ ├── detection/ │ │ │ ├── phishing_detector.py │ │ │ └── email_analyzer.py │ │ └── prevention/ │ │ ├── training_materials.md │ │ └── email_filters.py │ │ │ └── pretexting/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── detection/ │ │ └── social_engineering_detector.py │ └── prevention/ │ └── security_policy.md │ ├── 05-cryptography/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── encryption/ │ │ ├── README.md │ │ ├── symmetric/ │ │ │ └── aes_example.py │ │ └── asymmetric/ │ │ └── rsa_example.py │ │ │ └── hashing/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── password_hashing.py │ └── integrity_checker.py │ ├── 06-incident-response/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── forensics/ │ │ ├── README.md │ │ ├── memory_analyzer.py │ │ └── disk_forensics.py │ │ │ └── containment/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── isolation_script.py │ └── backup_recovery.py │ ├── scripts/ │ ├── network_monitor.py │ ├── vulnerability_scanner.py │ ├── log_analyzer.py │ └── security_checklist.py │ ├── tools/ │ ├── README.md │ ├── setup_tools.sh │ └── requirements.txt │ └── resources/ ├── useful_links.md ├── books.md └── certifications.md- DDoS Attacks
- Man-in-the-Middle (MITM)
- Port Scanning
- DNS Spoofing
- SQL Injection
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
- Session Hijacking
- Ransomware
- Trojans
- Rootkits
- Keyloggers
- Phishing
- Pretexting
- Baiting
- Tailgating
5. Cryptography
- Encryption Algorithms
- Hashing Functions
- Digital Signatures
- Key Management
- Digital Forensics
- Containment Strategies
- Recovery Procedures
- Post-Incident Analysis
- Python 3.8 or higher
- pip (Python package manager)
- Basic understanding of networking and security concepts
- Administrative privileges (for some detection scripts)
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Bd-Mutant7/cybersecurity-threats-guide.git cd cybersecurity-threats-guide- Install required dependencies:
pip install -r tools/requirements.txt- Set up the tools (optional):
chmod +x tools/setup_tools.sh ./tools/setup_tools.shNavigate to the specific threat category and run the detection script:
cd 01-network-security/ddos-attacks/detection/ python ddos_detection.py --interface eth0 --threshold 1000Check the prevention folder in each category for implementation examples:
# Example: SQL Injection Prevention from prevention.parameterized_queries import safe_query result = safe_query("SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = %s", (user_email,))Contributions are welcome! Please read our Contributing Guidelines before submitting pull requests.
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/AmazingFeature) - Open a Pull Request
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
IMPORTANT: The code and information in this repository are for educational and defensive purposes only.
- Do not use these techniques against systems you don't own or have explicit permission to test
- Always follow responsible disclosure practices
- The author is not responsible for any misuse of this information
- Some scripts may trigger security alerts - use only in controlled environments
- GitHub: @Bd-Mutant7
- Create an issue for questions or suggestions
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