Browser Exploitation Framework – BeEF

Browser vulnerabilities can be exploited by malicious software to manipulate the expected behavior of a browser. These vulnerabilities are a popular attack vector, because most host systems leverage some form of Internet browser software. Let's take a look at a popular tool developed to exploit browser vulnerabilities.

There are many cool Penetration Testing applications that should be included in your hacking arsenal, such as one of our favorites known as Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF). BeEF is a browser-based exploit package that "hooks" one or more browsers as beachheads for launching attacks. A user can be hooked by accessing a customized URL and continue to see typical web traffic, while an attacker has access to the user's session. BeEF bypasses network security appliances and host–based, anti-virus applications by targeting the vulnerabilities found in common browsers, such as Internet Explorer and Firefox.

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