Conducting a penetration test with Metasploit
After setting up Kali Linux, we are now ready to perform our first penetration test with Metasploit. However, before we start the test, let us recall some of the basic functions and terminologies used in the Metasploit framework.
Recalling the basics of Metasploit
After we run Metasploit, we can list all the workable commands available in the framework by typing help in Metasploit console. Let us recall the basic terms used in Metasploit, which are as follows:
- Exploits: This is a piece of code that, when executed, will exploit the vulnerability on the target.
- Payload: This is a piece of code that runs at the target after a successful exploitation is done. It defines the actions we want to perform on the target system.
- Auxiliary: These are modules that provide additional functionalities such as scanning, fuzzing, sniffing, and much more.
- Encoders: Encoders are used to obfuscate modules to avoid detection by a protection mechanism such as an antivirus...
