Go Programming for Hackers: Ethical Hacking, Malware Engineering, and C2 Toolkits with Golang

Book Description: Go Programming for Hackers: Ethical Hacking, Malware Engineering, and C2 Toolkits with Golang is a powerful, hands-on guide for cybersecurity professionals, red teamers, and offensive developers who want to master the art of building stealthy, high-performance hacking tools using the Go programming language.This isn't another generic Go book, it's a practical offensive security manual written by an experienced hacker for hackers. From your first line of code to deploying fully functional implants and custom command-and-control (C2) infrastructure, you'll gain real-world skills and insider knowledge on how modern threat actors and red teams are weaponizing Go to bypass defenses and execute sophisticated operations across Windows, Linux, and macOS.Inside, you'll learn how to: Build stealthy reconnaissance tools, TCP/UDP scanners, and DNS enumeratorsCraft cross-platform payloads, reverse shells, and dropper stagersEvade antivirus, EDR, and sandbox detection using Go's unique compilation featuresDevelop persistent implants with encrypted beaconing over HTTP(S), DNS, and WebSocketsWrite custom backends for managing tasks, implants, and operator interactionAchieve persistence, escalate privileges, and automate lateral movementExfiltrate data covertly using chunking, steganography, and protocol abuseIntegrate Go implants with red team platforms like Cobalt Strike and MythicStudy real-world APT malware written in Go lincluding techniques used by Zebrocy, WellMess, and GoMetEach chapter combines detailed explanations, real Go code, and actionable exercises to help you build offensive tools step-by-step. Whether you're writing loaders, implants, or internal recon scripts, this book provides the structure, clarity, and depth needed to elevate your red teaming and adversary simulation capabilities.Who It's For: Ethical hackers, penetration testers, and red team operatorsSecurity engineers and malware analystsDevelopers transitioning into offensive securityAnyone who wants to build portable, powerful, and undetectable tools using GoWhy This Book Stands Out: Offensive-first perspective: Skip the basics and go straight to building real-world hacking toolsExample-driven: Every topic is backed by authentic, testable Go codeField-tested techniques: Learn the same methods used in real APT malware and red team operationsFocused and modular: Build reusable components and maintain operational agilityTake Control. Build Smarter. Stay Ahead.If you're ready to stop depending on someone else's tools and start building your own from scratch, with precision, and with stealth, Go Programming for Hackers is your next essential read.Grab your copy now and weaponize your Go skills-ethically and professionally.