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Linux Shell Scripting for Hackers: Bash Automation for Ethical Hacking

Automation: Linux Shell Scripting for Hackers is a book about using Bash to automate ethical hacking and penetration-testing workflows. Its stated coverage spans command-line data handling, network scanning, exploitation topics, system hardening, and practical scripting exercises.

At a glance

Covers Bash scripting applied to reconnaissance, network scanning, penetration testing, and post-exploitation workflows.
Includes command-line data manipulation with awk, sed, grep, and regular expressions.
Topics include Kali Linux lab setup, Nmap, web application testing, Metasploit, Wi-Fi security tools, and Linux hardening.
Describes hands-on exercises and end-to-end penetration-testing projects.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$49.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Connects Bash scripting fundamentals with security and system-administration tasks rather than treating scripting as a standalone topic.
The listed content includes both offensive testing workflows and defensive Linux auditing and hardening.
Log parsing, report generation, and reusable command-line tool development broaden its practical scripting applications.

Cons

The book's ethical hacking and penetration-testing focus means it is less suited to readers seeking a general-purpose Bash reference.

Technical specifications

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Book details
Publisher	Packt Publishing
Publication date	February 27, 2026
Language	English
Print length	500 pages
ISBN-13	978-1835462195

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.87 pounds
Dimensions	7.5 x 1.13 x 9.25 inches

What to know before buying

The listing recommends a basic understanding of ethical hacking, GNU/Linux, and Bash concepts. Its topics involve scanning and attack workflows, which should be practiced only in authorized environments.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Cybersecurity learners with some Linux and Bash familiarity who want to automate ethical penetration-testing tasks.
Pentesters seeking Bash examples for reconnaissance, log parsing, and custom utilities.
Linux administrators interested in security monitoring, hardening automation, and repeatable command-line tasks.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a first introduction to Linux or Bash with no prior background.
Readers seeking a general Bash reference without a cybersecurity or penetration-testing focus.

Frequently asked questions

What does this book cover?

The listing describes Bash scripting for reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation and post-exploitation workflows, along with log analysis, network scripting, report generation, and Linux hardening.

Is it intended for complete beginners?

The description says basic understanding of ethical hacking, GNU/Linux, and Bash is helpful, so readers with some foundation may get more from the material.

Does it include hands-on material?

The listing says it includes scripting exercises, practical examples, case studies, and end-to-end penetration-testing projects.

What are the listed book specifications?

The listing gives Packt Publishing as publisher, English as the language, 500 pages, and a publication date of February 27, 2026.