Hacking Tools are computer programs and scripts that help you find and exploit weaknesses in computer systems, web applications, servers and networks. There is a variety of such tools available on the market. Some of them are open source while others are commercial solution.

In this list we highlight the top 6 tools for Ethical Hacking of web applications, servers and networks



1) Netsparker

Netsparker is an easy to use web application security scanner that can automatically find SQL Injection, XSS and other vulnerabilities in your web applications and web services. It is available as on-premises and SAAS solution.

Features
  • Dead accurate vulnerability detection with the unique Proof-Based Scanning Technology.
  • Minimal configuration required. Scanner automatically detects URL rewrite rules, custom 404 error pages.
  • REST API for seamless integration with the SDLC, bug tracking systems etc.
  • Fully scalable solution. Scan 1,000 web applications in just 24 hours.

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2) Acunetix

Acunetix is a fully automated ethical hacking solution that mimics a hacker to keep one step ahead of malicious intruders. The web application security scanner accurately scans HTML5, JavaScript and Single-page applications. It can audit complex, authenticated webapps and issues compliance and management reports on a wide range of web and network vulnerabilities.
Features:
  • Scans for all variants of SQL Injection, XSS, and 4500+ additional vulnerabilities
  • Detects over 1200 WordPress core, theme, and plugin vulnerabilities
  • Fast & Scalable – crawls hundreds of thousands of pages without interruptions
  • Integrates with popular WAFs and Issue Trackers to aid in the SDLC
  • Available On Premises and as a Cloud solution.

3) Ettercap:

Ettercap is an ethical hacking tool. It supports active and passive dissection includes features for network and host analysis.
Features:
  • It supports active and passive dissection of many protocols
  • Feature of ARP poisoning to sniff on a switched LAN between two hosts
  • Characters can be injected into a server or to a client while maintaining a live connection
  • Ettercap is capable of sniffing an SSH connection in full duplex
  • Allows sniffing of HTTP SSL secured data even when the connection is made using proxy
  • Allows creation of custom plugins using Ettercap's API

4) Aircrack:

Aircrack is a trustable ethical hacking tool. It cracks vulnerable wireless connections. It is powered by WEP WPA and WPA 2 encryption Keys.
Features:
  • More cards/drivers supported
  • Support all types of OS and platforms
  • New WEP attack: PTW
  • Support for WEP dictionary attack
  • Support for Fragmentation attack
  • Improved tracking speed

5) Hashcat:

Hashcat is a robust password cracking ethical hacking tool. It can help users to recover lost passwords, audit password security, or just find out what data is stored in a hash.
Features:
  • Open-Source platform
  • Multi-Platform Support
  • Allows utilizing multiple devices in the same system
  • Utilizing mixed device types in the same system
  • It supports distributed cracking networks
  • Supports interactive pause/resume
  • Supports sessions and restore
  • Built-in benchmarking system
  • Integrated thermal watchdog
  • Supports automatic performance tuning



6) L0phtCrack:

L0phtCrack 6 is useful password audit and recovery tool. It identifies and assesses password vulnerability over local machines and networks.
Features:
  • Multicore & multi-GPU support helps to optimize hardware
  • Easy to customize
  • Simple Password Loading
  • Schedule sophisticated tasks for automated enterprise-wide password
  • Fix weak passwords issues by forcing password resets or locking accounts
  • It allows multiple auditing OSes

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