List of Tools
Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Tools
- Nmap
[!NOTE] Nmap is a network scanner created by Gordon Lyon. Nmap is used to discover hosts and services on a computer network by sending packets and analyzing the responses. Nmap provides a number of features for probing computer networks, including host discovery and service and operating system detection.
- Nikto
[!NOTE] Nikto is a free software command-line vulnerability scanner that scans web servers for dangerous files/CGIs, outdated server software and other problems. It performs generic and server type specific checks. It also captures and prints any cookies received.
- Acunetix
[!NOTE] Acunetix is an automated web application security testing and ethical hacking tool. It is used to audit your web applications by checking for vulnerabilities like SQL Injection, cross-site scripting, and other exploitable vulnerabilities. In general, Acunetix scans any website or web application that is accessible via a web browser and uses the HTTP/HTTPS protocol.
- Metasploit
[!NOTE] Metasploit is an open-source pen-testing framework written in Ruby. It acts as a public resource for researching security vulnerabilities and developing code.
- Wireshark
[!NOTE] Wireshark is a free open-source software that allows you to analyze network traffic in real time. Thanks to its sniffing technology, Wireshark is widely known for its ability to detect security problems in any network, as well as for its effectiveness in solving general networking problems.
- Burp Suite
[!NOTE] Burp Suite is a comprehensive web application security testing tool that aids in web application scanning, crawling, and assessing security. It is widely used to detect and correct vulnerabilities in web applications.
Forensic Tools
- Autopsy
[!NOTE] Autopsy is an open-source digital forensics platform that makes analyzing disk images and extracting evidence easier. It is user-friendly and includes features for both novice and experienced investigators.
Social Engineering Tools
- King Phisher
[!NOTE] King Phisher is a phishing attack social engineering toolkit. It aids in the creation and deployment of phishing campaigns, allowing security professionals to test and improve user awareness.
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