In this video, I sit down with OTW (author of Linux Basics for Hackers) to reveal the
definitive list of top hacking and cybersecurity tools for 2026. We cover everything from the
essential foundations like Linux and Python to the "state of the art" in wireless hacking with
DragonOS and SDRs.
// Occupy The Web SOCIAL //
X: https://twitter.com/three_cube
Website: https://hackers-arise.net/
// Occupy The Web Books //
Linux Basics for Hackers 2nd Ed
US: https://amzn.to/3TscpxY
UK: https://amzn.to/45XaF7j
Linux Basics for Hackers:
US: https://amzn.to/3wqukgC
UK: https://amzn.to/43PHFev
Getting Started Becoming a Master Hacker
US: https://amzn.to/4bmGqX2
UK: https://amzn.to/43JG2iA
Network Basics for hackers:
US: https://amzn.to/3yeYVyb
UK: https://amzn.to/4aInbGK
// OTW Discount //
Use the code BOMBAL to get a 20% discount off anything from OTW's website: https://hackers-arise.net/
// Playlists REFERENCE //
Linux Basics for Hackers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJUVNlmIO6E&list=PLhfrWIlLOoKOs-fjCPHdzD2icF2vORfwK&pp=iAQB
Mr Robot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yiT_WMlosg&list=PLhfrWIlLOoKNYR8uvEXSAzDfKGAPIDB8q&pp=iAQB
Hackers Arise / Occupy the Web Hacks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxkKszPVD1M&list=PLhfrWIlLOoKOf1Ru_TFAnubVuWc87i-7z&pp=iAQB
// David's SOCIAL //
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
X: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co
TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@davidbombal
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidbombal
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gERfuriI96efWWLQQ
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/davidbombal
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-bombal/id1466865532
// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com
// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
01:00 - Top hacking tools for 2026
04:07 - Hacking tool #1: The hacking OS
07:10 - Hacking tool #2: Discovering systems on the network
08:31 - Hacking tool #3: Monitoring network traffic
10:25 - Hacking tool #4: Web app hacking
11:24 - Hacking tool #5: Vulnerability scanner
16:35 - Hacking tool #6: Basic hacking
18:11 - Hacking tool #7: The cybersecurity scripting language
19:38 - Hacking tool #8: Hacking wireless signals
25:27 - Hacking tool #9: Virtual machines
27:38 - Hacking tool #10: IDS (Intrusion Detection System)
32:08 - Hacking tool #11: Learning firewalls
37:07 - Hacking tool #12: Using AI
42:45 - Hacking tools summary
43:25 - The era of AI
45:34 - Conclusion
Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.