Programming Projects
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Programming Projects Lists
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Create a Keylogger in Python with Spyware Features
Create a keylogger in python with advanced features including tracking clipboard data, taking screenshots, recording the microphone, gathering key strokes, and recording computer information.
Write a Program to Break a Caesar Cipher
Use your favorite programming language to encrypt a string message with a Caesar Cipher. Write a program to break the encrypted string message.
SQL Vulnerability Assessment
Structured Query Language (SQL) is used all over the web and is vulnerable to an injection attack known as a SQL injection attack. Using the SQL language, learn how to conduct a SQL injection and ways to mitigate this attack.
MAC Flooding Program
Use your favorite programming language to write a MAC flooding program. MAC flooding is a technique used to compromise the security network switches by forcing legitimate entries out of the switches MAC table – allowing for sensitive information to leak to portions of the network.
A Cryptographic Message Project
Write a program to encrypt and decrypt a string message with different types of cryptographic algorithms. Compile the program into an executable with the feature of allowing the user to choose the algorithm to encrypt the message.
Write an HTTP Proxy
Write an HTTP proxy to examine web traffic and identify suspicious content.
The Socket Programming Project
Socket programming is a way for two nodes on a network to communicate with each other. Socket programming is most commonly implemented as a client-server environment. Learn about socket programming and apply your knowledge to create a monitoring system.
Write a Hash Cracker
Using your favorite programming language, write a program to crack weak hashing algorithms. Compile your code into an executable and supply a hash.
Create a Port Scanner
A port scanner is a service used to find open ports of computers and devices on a network. Use your favorite programming language to write a port scanner.
Write a Password Generator Program
Use a popular programming or scripting language, such as python, bash, C, etc to generate a strong, secure password. Compile this generator into an executable so you can generate passwords for the services you set up.
Build a Password Manager
Use a popular programming to create, generate, manage, and securely store your passwords. Use a master password to unlock access to all other passwords. Implement with secure cryptographic design.
Create A Reverse Shell With Python
A reverse shell initiates a shell session from the target to the victim machine. Build a python based reverse-shell generator tool which will dynamically generate the reverse-shell script or the payload by taking the user ip address as well as the listening port.