Thick Client Pentest :Modern Approaches 2024(Complete Guide)

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Thick Client Pentest :Modern Approaches 2024(Complete Guide)
Published 12/2024
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 2.21 GB | Duration: 2h 12m

Become a Professional Thick Client Penetration Tester with Modern Approaches On [ .NET and Java ] based Desktop Apps.

[b]What you'll learn[/b]

Employing techniques like different ways to potentially discovering hidden functionalities or vulnerabilities of DLL Hijacking, Enumerations

Exploring scenarios where the attacker manipulates the thick client itself or its environment to gain unauthorized access or perform malicious actions

Checking for input validation issues, such as improper handling of user input, that could lead to injection attacks (e.g., SQL injection, command injection).

Analyzing how sensitive data is stored locally on the client-side and ensuring it is adequately protected from unauthorized access

Executing the thick client in a controlled environment (e.g., a lab) and observing its behavior while interacting with the server Dynamic analysishelps identify

Understanding the application's architecture and how it communicates with the server is essential. This includes examining the underlying protocols, data format

Identifying potential threats and attack vectors specific to the thick client. This involves considering how the application might be attacked and sensitive

Evaluating the implementation of encryption and decryption mechanisms to verify that sensitive data is appropriately protected during transmission and storage.

Last but not the least, Providing feedback on secure coding best practices to developers to help them build more secure thick client applications in the future.

[b]Requirements[/b]

To join this journey, all you need is a laptop with 4+ GB RAM and an open-minded attitude. Knowledge of Networking, Cyber security, Thick client tools and programming knowledge are not must to have for individual . I invite like-minded individuals who share an interest in the field of Thick Client Pentesting and Cybersecurity to join me on this professional learning journey. Together, we can collectively explore the intricacies of thick client security, exchange knowledge, and foster a collaborative environment for mutual growth and development.

[b]Description[/b]

Namaste!!I have prepared the course to share my knowledge with my community. My intention is not to teach but to share the knowledge of Thick Client pen-testing. We will start by understanding what a Thick Client is and then progress towards mastering Thick Client pen-testing, including how to intercept and analyze its security. Thick client pen-testing, cybersecurity professionals, often known as ethical hackers or penetration testers, simulate real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential security risks in the application. The process typically involves a combination of manual testing and the use of specialized tools to analyze the application's code, communication protocols, data handling mechanisms, and other components.While we cover the Thick Client Pentest, we will see the demo on the below tools.Echo MirageJavasnoopJadxMITM-RelaySysinternal-suite/strings64.exeWiresharkDnspy/ Dot Peek/ VB decompiler/ ILspyFiddlerJD-GUINmapSysinternal-suite Meterpreter WinhexImplusive DLL/ Auditor/ DLL SPYProcess hackerHxD hex editorSnoopWinSpy++/Windows detective UispyRegshot Many more.The listed security tools function differently, allowing us to adopt a modern approach and utilize various techniques to identify weaknesses within thick client applications. Through their combined usage, we can perform comprehensive assessments and apply advanced methodologies to ensure a thorough examination of the application's security posture.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to the Thick Client Course - Modern Approaches and Techniques

Lecture 1 Course Introduction

Section 2: Introduction and Lab Setup

Lecture 2 What is Thick Client and It's Architectures

Lecture 3 Introduction to Pre-requisite Software

Lecture 4 SQL Server Management studio

Lecture 5 SQL Server Center

Lecture 6 FileZilla Server

Lecture 7 Configure DVTA application

Section 3: Information Gathering / Recon

Lecture 8 Autoruns

Lecture 9 CFF Explorer

Lecture 10 Detect It Easy (DIE)

Lecture 11 Echo Mirage

Lecture 12 Manual Analysis and exploring application functionalities

Lecture 13 Strings

Lecture 14 TCPView

Section 4: Traffic Interceptions of Java & .Net based application

Lecture 15 Echo Mirage

Lecture 16 MITM Relay + Burpsuite

Lecture 17 Fiddler through Burpsuite

Lecture 18 Wireshark

Lecture 19 JavaSnoop

Section 5: DLL Hijacking

Lecture 20 Manual Approach (Procmon) + Meterpreter

Lecture 21 DLL Hijack Auditor

Lecture 22 DLL SPY

Lecture 23 Implusive DLL Hijack

Section 6: IFEO Injection

Lecture 24 IFEO Injection Attack

Section 7: Memory Analysis Vs Registry Analysis of ( Java & .Net Apps)

Lecture 25 Memory Analysis on Java Based Application

Lecture 26 Memory Analysis on .Net Based Application

Lecture 27 Memory analysis using Strings tool

Lecture 28 Registry Analysis using Registry Editor

Lecture 29 Registry Analysis using Regshot

Section 8: Additional Key Vulnerabilities:

Lecture 30 Assembly Analysis

Lecture 31 Sigcheck

Lecture 32 CSV Injection

Lecture 33 Visual Code Grepper Scanner

Lecture 34 .Net Decompiling using DnSpy & ILSpy tool

Lecture 35 Decompiling Java application using JD GUI (Java Decompiler)

Lecture 36 Decompiling Java app using ByteCode-Viewer

Section 9: Desktop Penetration Testing Standards

Lecture 37 OWASP Standards / Framework Of Desktop Penetration Testing

Section 10: References/Blog link:

Lecture 38 References Blog

Section 11: Final Quiz

Section 12: Thick Client Mindmap

Lecture 39 Mindmap

Creating a thick client course from basic to advanced level that also covers thick client attacks is an excellent initiative. Such a comprehensive course can provide valuable knowledge to aspiring cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts.,Here are some target audiences i could suggest from my course: 1. Cybersecurity Enthusiasts 2. IT Professionals 3. Software Developers 4. Students and Researchers 5. Information Security Professionals

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