May 9, 2025

Android Hacking with Termux (For Educational Use Only)

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. Hacking without permission is illegal and unethical. Always use the techniques in a controlled lab or on systems you own.

What is Termux?

Termux is an impressive terminal emulator for Android that also provides a Linux environment. It offers a complete Linux shell on your Android device, which is ideal for ethical hacking and penetration testing activities— all without requiring root access.

Termux serves as a robust Android terminal emulator and Linux environment application. It delivers a full Linux shell on your Android device, making it suitable for ethical hacking and penetration testing tasks — without the need for root access.

Real-World Scenario

you're checking the security of your home Wi-Fi network. You don't have a laptop handy — just your Android phone. Thanks to Termux, you can set up tools like nmap, hydra, or sqlmap to look for open ports, weak passwords, or SQL vulnerabilities — all using your phone.

Getting Started with Termux

Step 1: Install Termux

Download Termux from F-Droid (recommended). Avoid the Play Store version — it's outdated.

apt update & apt upgrade

Terminal Setup Commands pkg update && pkg upgrade

pkg install python git curl wget
pkg install nmap
pkg install hydra

Ethical Hacking Examples Using Termux

1. Scan a Website for Open Ports

     nmap example.com

2. Brute Force FTP (Ethical Use Only)

hydra -l admin -P /data/data/com.termux/files/home/pass.txt ftp://192.168.0.1

3. Install and Use SQLMap

git clone https://github.com/sqlmapproject/sqlmap.git

python sqlmap.py -u "http://testphp.vulnweb.com/listproducts.php?cat=1" --dbs

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