{"id":10337,"date":"2020-11-16T09:49:47","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T04:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/?p=10337"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:26:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T04:56:39","slug":"best-ethical-hacking-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/best-ethical-hacking-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ethical Hacking Books to Read in 2026 (Updated List)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Ethical Hacking Books are often where the journey into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/what-is-cybersecurity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> begins. In a world where threats keep getting more complex, books give structure and depth that quick online tutorials often miss. They offer not just theory, but stories, exercises, and methods that help learners connect the dots. Whether you\u2019re just starting or looking to sharpen your skills for professional certifications like CEH, the right book can set the foundation. In this blog, we\u2019ve compiled some of the most valuable ethical hacking books to read in 2026, resources that can both spark curiosity and enhance real-world expertise.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Best Hacking Books for Beginners to Advanced<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3><b>1. Hacking: The Art of Exploitation by Jon Erickson<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26402\" title=\"Hacking\" src=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hacking.jpg\" alt=\"Hacking\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hacking.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hacking-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Name of the Book<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Hacking: The Art of Exploitation<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Name of the Author<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jon Erickson<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Year of Publication<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2008 (2nd Edition)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Country<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Rating of the Book<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5\/5<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Available Languages<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Book Available on Which Platform<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/Hacking-Art-Exploitation-Jon-Erickson\/dp\/1593271441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><b>Hacking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Art of Exploitation discusses all the fundamental concepts of C programming that a hacker can manipulate to his advantage. This book is perfectly suited for beginner-level hackers because it is easy to understand. There are a lot of concepts discussed in the book, which include, but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overflowing buffers<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How hijacking network communications work<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to bypass protections<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to exploit cybersecurity measures<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A total picture of programming<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An understanding of network communications<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>2. Kali Linux Wireless Penetration Testing: Beginner\u2019s Guide by Vivek Ramachandran<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26403\" title=\"Kali Linux Wireless Penetration Testing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kali-linux-829x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kali Linux Wireless Penetration Testing\" width=\"300\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kali-linux-829x1024.jpg 829w, https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kali-linux-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kali-linux-768x948.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kali-linux-324x400.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kali-linux-696x860.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kali-linux-340x420.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kali-linux.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Name of the Book<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Name of the Author<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia Weidman<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Year of Publish<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Country<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Rating of the Book<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.4\/5<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Available Languages<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Book Available on Which Platform<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packtpub.com\/en-in\/product\/kali-linux-wireless-penetration-testing-beginners-guide-9781788622745\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">packt<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beginners and intermediate learners who want to specialize in Wi-Fi security and gain hands-on penetration testing skills.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wireless networks continue to be one of the most targeted areas for attackers, making Wi-Fi security a must-know skill for ethical hackers. In this book, Vivek Ramachandran offers a step-by-step approach to understanding wireless protocols, setting up attacks, and securing WLAN environments using Kali Linux. It\u2019s practical, hands-on, and tailored for learners who want to see immediate application of concepts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up wireless labs with Kali Linux<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracking Wi-Fi authentication and encryption methods<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discovering and exploiting common flaws in wireless networks<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing end-to-end WLAN penetration testing<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"td-visible-desktop\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/crisc-certification-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CRISC-864x90-1.jpg\" alt=\"CRISC Certification Training - Invensis Learning \" width=\"864\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>3. The Hackers Playbook 2 by Peter Kim<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26404\" title=\"The Hackers Playbook 2 by Peter Kim\" src=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/the-hacker-playbook2.jpg\" alt=\"The Hackers Playbook 2 by Peter Kim\" width=\"300\" height=\"429\" \/><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Name of the Book<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hacker\u2019s Playbook 2: Practical Guide to Penetration Testing<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Name of the Author<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peter Kim<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Year of Publish<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Country<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Rating of the Book<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.6\/5<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Available Languages<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Book Available on Which Platform<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/Hacker-Playbook-Practical-Penetration-Testing-ebook\/dp\/B01072WJZE\/ref=sr_1_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>This is another book that comes highly recommended for beginners who want to learn about ethical hacking and penetration testing. Readers gain knowledge about the ways in which they can set up a lab and also the many tools used by professionals to perform ethical hacking. It is a guide for all ethical hackers. It focuses on the Kali Linux methodology. Readers and prospective penetration testers learn about many aspects of the subject such as:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>How to scan for vulnerabilities<\/li>\r\n<li>How to learn passwords<\/li>\r\n<li>Exploiting the network system<\/li>\r\n<li>Passive Discovery (OSINT)\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>What active directory is<\/li>\r\n<li>How the web application security systems work<\/li>\r\n<li>How to crack passwords<\/li>\r\n<li>Social engineering in ethical hacking<\/li>\r\n<li>Ways in which hackers maneuver through networks<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>4. The Web Application Hacker&#8217;s Handbook: Finding and Exploiting Security Flaws by Dafydd Stuttard<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26405\" title=\"The Web Application Hacker\u2019s Handbook\" src=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/web-application-hackers-handbook.jpg\" alt=\"The Web Application Hacker\u2019s Handbook\" width=\"300\" height=\"378\" \/><\/p>\r\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 364px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Name of the Book<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>T<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he Web Application Hacker\u2019s Handbook<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Name of the Author<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dafydd Stuttard, Marcus Pinto<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Year of Publication<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2011 (2nd Edition)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Country<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Kingdom<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Rating of the Book<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.7\/5<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Available Languages<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Book Available on Which Platform<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/web-application-hacker-s-handbook\/p\/itmfbj6x6myfgzrk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flipkart<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>The Web Application Hacker&#8217;s Handbook gives readers and future ethical hackers knowledge about the upcoming technologies that are used in different web applications. It also discusses different techniques used by advanced hackers from a client&#8217;s perspective. It covers many other aspects of the hacking industry such as:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>How HTML 5 works,<\/li>\r\n<li>Different techniques for integration across domains<\/li>\r\n<li>Remote frameworks<\/li>\r\n<li>What frame busting is<\/li>\r\n<li>Information about UI redress<\/li>\r\n<li>What hybrid file attacks are<\/li>\r\n<li>How hackers discover security flaws<\/li>\r\n<li>Ways in which hackers can exploit the flaws in a web application&#8217;s security<\/li>\r\n<li>How ethical hackers can prevent these security flaws from getting exploited<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><b>5. Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking by Georgia Weidman<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-26406 aligncenter\" title=\"Penetration Testing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/penetration-testing.jpg\" alt=\"Penetration Testing\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/penetration-testing.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/penetration-testing-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Name of the Book<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Name of the Author<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia Weidman<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Year of Publish<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Country<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Rating of the Book<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.4\/5<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Available Languages<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Book Available on Which Platform<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/Penetration-Testing-Hands-Introduction-Hacking\/dp\/1593275641\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book is often recommended as the starting point for aspiring ethical hackers. Georgia Weidman blends theory with practical exercises, walking readers through real attack scenarios using modern tools. The book helps you not only understand concepts but also practice them through labs you can set up yourself.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>What you\u2019ll learn?<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundamentals of penetration testing and exploit development<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up your own lab with Kali Linux and VirtualBox<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core skills like scanning, exploitation, password attacks, and web app testing<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to chain different attacks into a full penetration test<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best for:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beginners who want a balance of theory and practice, with hands-on labs to build confidence for real-world hacking and certification prep.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"td-visible-desktop\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/cgeit-certification-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CGEIT-864x90-1.jpg\" alt=\"CGEIT Certification Training - Invensis Learning \" width=\"864\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>6. Real-World Bug Hunting by Peter Yaworski<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26407\" title=\"Real-World Bug Hunting by Peter Yaworski\" src=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/real-world-bug-hunting.jpg\" alt=\"Real-World Bug Hunting by Peter Yaworski\" width=\"300\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/real-world-bug-hunting.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.invensislearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/real-world-bug-hunting-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 364px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Name of the Book<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-World Bug Hunting<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Name of the Author<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peter Yaworski<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Year of Publish<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Country<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Rating of the Book<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5\/5<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Available Languages<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><b>Book Available on Which Platform<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/real-world-bug-hunting\/p\/itmf2s96qfdhnuaj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flipkart<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>This book is a slightly more advanced level when it comes to learning about ethical hacking, but beginners can use it to expand their knowledge base as well. 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It discusses what bug hunting and web application security is at great length and talks about the most popular vulnerabilities in web applications, such as:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>What HTTP parameter pollution is<\/li>\r\n<li>What Open Redirect is<\/li>\r\n<li>What is HTML injection<\/li>\r\n<li>How hackers accomplish cross-site request forgery<\/li>\r\n<li>What is SQL injection<\/li>\r\n<li>IDORs<\/li>\r\n<li>XEEs<\/li>\r\n<li>RCEs<\/li>\r\n<li>SSRFs<\/li>\r\n<li>What cross-site scripting is<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These vulnerabilities are discussed in-depth using real reports, including how and where organizations found the bug and how much the Hackerone Bug Bounty Program got paid to fix them.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There is also a part of the book that discusses how to do comprehensive recon on application testing and ways in which organizations or ethical hackers can automate their web application testing, and how to write accurate reports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><b>&#9989; Quick Ethical Hacking Book Checklist (2026)<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Start with fundamentals &rarr; Hacking: The Art of Exploitation<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Add a hands-on guide &rarr; Penetration Testing (Weidman)<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pick a specialty focus &rarr; Web App Hacker\u2019s Handbook or Kali Linux Wireless<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Level up with real-world practice &rarr; The Hacker\u2019s Playbook 2<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Explore bug bounty cases &rarr; Real-World Bug Hunting<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading the best ethical hacking books is one of the smartest ways to start building a foundation in cybersecurity. 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