What types of illegal hacking tools are not allowed to be used for public?

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Types of illegal tools

Friends, this world runs both legally and illegally and we have to maintain a balance between these two topics. Legal is that which the government gives permission. And illegal is that which the government take action. Today we are going to talk about these two topics.

1. Illegal hacking tools– These are used to exploit systems without permission, which is illegal.
2. Ethical hacking / cybersecurity tools– These are legal tools used by cybersecurity professionals to test the security of systems (also called penetration testing tools).

I’ll explain these all tools for educational and awareness purposes only.
It’s important to understand what’s out there so you can defend against it, but never use these tools illegally.

Illegal hacking tools are usually the same as penetration testing tools, but used without permission– however, there are tools made specifically for criminal use too.

Here’s a categorized list, so you know what exists:

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1. Malware Creation Tools

Tool Name	Purpose
Remote Access Trojans (RATs) (e.g., njRAT, DarkComet)	Full control of victim’s system remotely. Used for spying, stealing data, activating camera/microphone.
Keyloggers	Record everything typed on a keyboard — used to steal passwords, personal data.
Crypters (e.g., CyberSeal)	Encrypt malware to make it undetectable by antivirus.
Builders (e.g., AndroRAT Builder)	Generate ready-made malicious APK or EXE files.

2. Credential Theft Tools

Tool Name	Purpose
Mimikatz	Steal Windows passwords from memory.
LaZagne	Extract saved passwords from browsers, email clients, etc.
Browser Pass View	Extract stored passwords from web browsers.

3. Network Attacks & Sniffing

Tool Name	Purpose
Wireshark (if used illegally)	Sniff and capture sensitive data from networks.
Cain & Abel	ARP poisoning, password sniffing, cracking hashes.
Ettercap	Man-in-the-middle attacks, intercept network traffic.

4. Exploitation & Vulnerability Tools

Tool Name	Purpose
Metasploit (when used without consent)	Exploit vulnerabilities in systems.
SQLmap (if attacking someone’s database)	Extract data from insecure web apps.
Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF)	Exploit web browsers to control sessions.

5. Phishing Tools

Tool Name	Purpose
SET (Social-Engineer Toolkit)	Create fake login pages, phishing attacks.
HiddenEye	Generate phishing pages for social media accounts.

6. DDoS Tools

Tool Name	Purpose
LOIC (Low Orbit Ion Cannon)	Floods servers with traffic to cause outages.
HOIC (High Orbit Ion Cannon)	More powerful DDoS tool for server takedown.
Botnets (e.g., Mirai)	Use infected devices to launch massive attacks.

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Now I’ll explain how black-hat hackers operate, how ethical hackers defend, law enforcement tracking, and real-world case studies.

7. How Black-Hat Hackers Operate (Typical Flow)

Step	Description	Tools Used
Reconnaissance	Gather information about the target (emails, IPs, servers, social media).	Maltego, Google Dorking, Whois, Shodan
Scanning	Scan network for open ports, services, vulnerabilities.	Nmap, Nessus, OpenVAS
Gaining Access	Exploit vulnerabilities to enter the system.	Metasploit, SQLmap, Phishing tools
Maintaining Access	Install backdoors, RATs to stay connected.	njRAT, Back Orifice, Netcat
Clearing Tracks	Delete logs, use proxies, encrypt communication.	Proxychains, VPNs, log cleaners
Exfiltration	Steal data and send it out secretly.	Exfiltration scripts, Cloud uploads, DNS tunneling

8. How Ethical Hackers Defend

Defense Layer	Strategy
Firewalls & IDS/IPS	Block and detect suspicious traffic.
Endpoint Security	Anti-malware, endpoint detection, patching software.
Network Segmentation	Divide network into zones to limit lateral movement.
Regular Penetration Testing	Simulate attacks to discover weaknesses before hackers do.
Security Awareness Training	Train employees to detect phishing and social engineering.
SIEM Systems	Monitor logs and raise alerts for unusual behavior.

Ethical hackers follow the same steps as attackers but report findings to help fix them.

9. How Law Enforcement Tracks Cybercriminals

Tracking Method	Description
IP Tracking & Subpoenas	Request data from ISPs, VPN providers, and hosting services.
Malware Signature Analysis	Analyze malware code and compare with known threats.
Blockchain Forensics	Trace cryptocurrency payments.
Undercover Operations	Infiltrate dark web forums and marketplaces.
Collaborations	International cooperation (Interpol, Europol, FBI).

Example: In 2021, Europol coordinated a takedown of Emotet botnet using global police effort.

10. Real-World Case Studies

a) Equifax Breach (2017)

• Hackers exploited an unpatched vulnerability in Apache Struts.
• Personal data of 147 million Americans stolen.
• Lesson: Patch management is critical.

b) Yahoo Data Breach (2013-2014)

• State-sponsored hackers stole 3 billion user accounts.
• Passwords, security questions, and email addresses were leaked.
• Lesson: Strong encryption & monitoring are essential.

c) Mirai Botnet (2016)

• IoT devices were hijacked to launch a DDoS attack.
• Took down Netflix, Twitter, Reddit, and more.
• Lesson: Secure IoT devices and change default passwords.

d) Sony Pictures Hack (2014)

• Hackers exfiltrated terabytes of sensitive data.
• Used phishing and malware inside emails.
• Lesson: Email security and user training are vital.

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Summary

Black hats try to break in.
White hats try to defend.
Law enforcement tries to trace and arrest.
History keeps proving: if you don’t secure it, someone will hack it.

Important Legal Warning:

All these tools are 100% illegal if used on systems you don’t own or have permission to test.
Ethical hackers and cybersecurity pros use similar tools- but always with legal authorization.

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