[Developer]

There are a ton of books on different subjects. You can use this thread as a reference to a book if you want to learn something.

This list is my personal collection of books that I own.
Lesson #1: If you want to learn put the work in and don't be lazy.

I'll include a number next to each title according to how I think you should read them based on difficulty level. I organized them based on #1-#31.
#1 being the easiest
#31 being the hardest levels. (the last 2 were irrelevant and actually not that hard, but I put them as last because it's not used much for hacking on the internet.)

Sorry for not including picture for all of them, the limit is 15 pictures. 🤝

Good websites to use:

http://www.w3schools.com/
http://www.exploit-db.com/
http://www.thehackernews.com/
http://www.w3fools.com/
http://1337day.com/

W3schools for beginner level.
W3fools.com for more advanced levels.

I am only posting the titles. You can download them off these websites:
http://www.downloadpdffree.com/
http://google.com
http://www.filestube.com/

#25 - Hacking The Art of Exploitation 2nd Edition
Side notes: Required knowledge for this book: Programming at a moderate level in C/Perl/Python and knowledgeable of networking.

http://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Art-Exploi...1593271441
[img]http://covers.oreilly.com/images/9781593271442/lrg.jpg[/img]

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?wfqmtva3lwgjnym

Google Hacking for Penetration Testers
Side notes: The bible into being able to find hidden directories or dig files not publicly available.

http://www.amazon.com/Google-Hacking-Pen...720&sr=1-1

Metasploit: The Penetration Tester's Guide
Side notes: The perfect book to learn how to learn Metasploit like a pro. Along with Nmap & Metasploit, you can become a high level hacker pentesting websites.

http://www.amazon.com/Metasploit-Penetra...934&sr=8-1

Mastering Delphi 7
Side notes: The current best book out to learn Delphi. Delphi is most notable known for creating malware related with sockets, such as with RATs. Not for beginners.

http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Delphi-7...030&sr=1-1

#20 - WireShark Network Analysis
Side notes: The bible to learning how to intercept packets and being able to hack wirelessly using nothing but reading the airstreams of wavelength packets released/received from routers/wireless connections. Most notable used for Man In the Middle attacks.

http://www.amazon.com/Wireshark-Network-...1893939995
I couldn't find the ebook on Google 😊 Just look for it on Google since I didn't spend very much time looking for it.
[img]http://www.cacetech.com/assets/images/wireshark_network_analysis_cover.jpg[/img]

#13 - ASP.net 21 days
Side notes: Good book I found for a good price and very detailed. Good if you want to learn ASP database development.

http://www.amazon.com/Sams-Teach-Yoursel...0672321688

#18 - NMAP Networking Scanning
Side notes: Every single hacker should know how to use Nmap, if you have never handled Nmap before then you should never call yourself a hacker. Perfect for testing and learning about pentesting the hacker way.

http://www.amazon.com/Nmap-Network-Scann...0979958717
[img]http://www.security-database.com/toolswatch/IMG/jpg/NMAP-NETWORK-SCANNING-R129802.jpg[/img]

#19 - NMAP Cookbook The fat free outside to network scanning
http://www.amazon.com/Nmap-Cookbook-Fat-...1449902529

#26 - The rookit Arsenal Escape Evasion Corners
Side notes: Rookits, what else could I possible say? Very serious form of malware and not for beginners. Knowledge required will be probably advanced C, C++, Python, and sometimes even perl to transition into understanding this book.

http://www.amazon.com/Rootkit-Arsenal-Es...1598220616

#7 - Python Essential Reference
Side notes: Perfect Python book for references.

http://www.amazon.com/Python-Essential-R...0672329786

#21 - Starting out with Visual Basics 2008
Side notes: Very nice book/easy to follow with lots of pictures. Good for beginners.

http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Out-Visua...0321531353

#1 - Creating Web pages with HTML
Side notes: You can NOT learn begin even calling yourself an internet user without even understanding the basis behind all websites on the internet. HTML will introduce you to web development and it will allow your transition into more advanced languages at an easier pace.

Newer Edition: Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML
http://www.amazon.com/Head-First-HTML-CS...388&sr=1-1
[img]http://covers.oreilly.com/images/9780596101978/lrg.jpg[/img]

#9 - Problem Solving C++ The object of Programming
Side notes: Very good and a very good price for its contents. It is expected that you have C or Python or Javascript type of coding knowledge by the time you get to this book.

Newer Edition:
http://www.amazon.com/Problem-Solving-Ob...0321268652

#14 - Hacking Exposed Network Security & Solutions 6th
Side notes: This book I found particularly overhyped. It is expected that you have prior knowledge of a solid networking knowledge.

http://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Exposed-Ne...0071613749

#11 - A practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming
Side notes: The perfect book if you ever want to stop being a skid and become a real hacker to practice programming scripts in Perl, manage your own security, code your own exploits in C or C++, and much more.
Highly recommend this book but get ready to spend lots of time transitioning into a new operating system.

http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-Co...0131478230
[img]http://i43.tower.com/images/mm100451397/a-practical-guide-linux-commands-editors-shell-programming-mark-g-sobell-paperback-cover-art.jpg[/img]

#28 - ActionScript 3.0 for Flash and Flex
Side notes: Although Actionscript 3.0 is not the latest version of Actionscript, I personally prefer 3.0 since I have worked with it before but I believe that there is a 4.0 version out now. This book is perfect for working with Flash based websites or working with Flash based applications. I listed this high simply because ActionScript is not used much for hacking since ActionScript is normally used with other web developing languages like PHP/Javascript/HTML along as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Foundation-ActionS...1430219181

#4 - Learn PHP & MySQL
Side notes: No single hacker can himself/herself a hacker without knowing the language behind 60% of all websites on the internet. PHP for scripting and SQL for maintaining databases. If you know how everything is coded together then it is much easier to find vulnerabilities.

http://www.amazon.com/Learning-MySQL-Ste...229&sr=8-7
[imghttp://lucasvasconcelos.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/learning-php-and-mysql.jpg[/img]

#6 - Programming Python 3th
Side notes: If you ever want to get into real programming, then I highly recommend that you go with Python as your first choice to begin with. After learning Python, you can go on to C or C++.

Newer edition:
http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Python...292&sr=1-1
[img]http://img51.imageporter.com/i/00265/ux25swysec3d_t.jpg[/img]

#29 - Malware Analyst's Cookbook & DVD
Side notes: This is probably one of my personal favorite books. Very detailed but you are expected to be very familiar with networking and programming.

http://www.amazon.com/Malware-Analysts-C...0470613033
[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RLSJNfitL.jpg[/img]

#15 - Hacking Exposed Wireless: Wireless Security Secrets & Solutions
http://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Exposed-Wi...0072262583

#12 - Effective Perl Programming
Newer edition:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0321496...KY4519Q66F

#3 - Javascript 21 days
http://www.amazon.com/Sams-Teach-Yoursel...0672322978

#17 - Hacking Exposed Malware & Rookits
http://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Exposed-Ma...0071591184

#5 - Computer Networking A top down approach featuring the Internet
http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Networkin...0321227352
[img]http://vig-fp.prenhall.com/bigcovers/0321227352.jpg[/img]

#22 - XSS Attacks: Cross Site Scripting Exploits and Defense
http://www.amazon.com/XSS-Attacks-Script...1597491543
[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5164mdtzSAL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg[/img]

#10 - Big Java 3E
http://www.amazon.com/Big-Java-Cay-S-Hor...0470105542

#27 - The art of Human hacking
http://www.amazon.com/Social-Engineering...0470639539
[img]http://www.hackersgarage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Social-Engineering-The-Art-Of-Human-Hacking.jpg[/img]

#23 - SQL Injection Attacks And Defense
http://www.amazon.com/Injection-Attacks-...1597494240
[img]http://www.lybrary.com/images/0080958575.jpg[/img]

#24 - ShellCoders Handbook
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470080...5GGJ2J7JRM

#8 - C programming A modern approach
http://www.amazon.com/C-Programming-Mode...157&sr=8-1
[img]http://www.ebooknetworking.com/books/039/397/big0393979504.jpg[/img]

#2 - Steal This Computer Book: What They Won't Tell you About the Internet 4.0
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593271...90126GZ8S2

[Cerebro]

Thanks a lot, gonna have a look through some of the ones you have provided. ;)

[Developer]

Thanks a lot, gonna have a look through some of the ones you have provided. ;)

I won't be surprised if no one notices this thread. Instead of relying on tutorials for basic knowledge, people should focus on books for more indept information.

[Basics.]

Wow, thank you for this collection on EBooks. I was getting tired of just having "The Hackers HandBook". I'm sure this will help quite a lot in what a real hacker does.

[Morse Code]

This is an amazing contribution. Your threads are always HQ and informative. Thanks for this.

[Eminent]

This is a great reference! This thread doesn't deserve to be dead already. I actually own The Malware Analyst's cookbook. Why didn't you put a # on that?

[Developer]

This is a great reference! This thread doesn't deserve to be dead already. I actually own The Malware Analyst's cookbook. Why didn't you put a # on that?

Just forgot to.

I'll reorganize it when I have some time.

Thanks for posting and maintaining the thread alive.

[Psychonautics]

Beatles, Beatles, Beatles, You just try so so hard to portray yourself as this "hacker" don't you?

[Kornk]

Thanks for this list OP, :)

[Developer]

Thanks everyone, I am just going to this so others use these references.

[Mackful]

Very nice im already looking into getting some of these.

[draker]

Nice List bro...although i do have most of them already.
Malware cookbook is almost bible.

[Pho3niXz]

Nice collection of books, brilliant thread!
This would surely help a lot of people.

[shijil619]

Are these e-books free to download or should we pay for them at Amazon.com??

[Pho3niXz]

Are these e-books free to download or should we pay for them at Amazon.com??

Download as he said, he only posted the titles ;)
And link to e-book pages.