No other book bridges Linux fundamentals and hacking-specific commands (networking, permissions, processes, Bash scripting) this well. Every chapter ends with "Try It Yourself" exercises that map to hacking scenarios.
: A practical guide to using Python to build custom hacking tools, network sniffers, and automation scripts. Practical Malware Analysis by Michael Sikorski & Andrew Honig index of hacking books top
"Ghost in the Wires" by Kevin Mitnick. Most Dangerous Hackers" by Andy Greenberg. index of hacking books top