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Thick Client Pentest :Modern Approaches 2024(Complete Guide) - AD-TEAM - 12-31-2024
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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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