Hacking tools to use in 2024

We are already in the second month of the year 2024, are you still contemplating which penetration testing tools to start with? Below, I am giving you my selection of those with which most of my penetration tests begin, and it might help you.

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Metasploit Framework:

Overview: Metasploit is an open-source penetration testing framework that provides a comprehensive suite of tools for exploiting vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications.Features:Exploit Development: Metasploit allows security professionals to develop, test, and execute custom exploit code.Payloads: It supports a wide range of payloads, enabling attackers to deliver various forms of malicious code.Post-Exploitation: Metasploit facilitates post-exploitation activities, allowing testers to gather information and maintain access to compromised systems.Meterpreter: A powerful, extensible payload used for advanced post-exploitation tasks.

Nmap (Network Mapper):

Overview: Nmap is a versatile and powerful network scanning tool designed to discover hosts, services, and vulnerabilities on a network.Features:Host Discovery: Nmap can identify active hosts on a network using various techniques, including ping scans.Service and Version Detection: It can determine the services running on open ports and their versions.Scripting Engine: Nmap includes a scripting engine (NSE) that allows users to write and execute custom scripts for advanced scanning and automation.

Burp Suite:

Overview: Burp Suite is an integrated platform for web application security testing, including crawling, scanning, and manual testing.Features:Proxy: Burp acts as a proxy between the browser and the target application, allowing testers to intercept and modify requests and responses.Scanner: It includes an automated scanner for identifying common web application vulnerabilities.Intruder: Burp’s Intruder module facilitates automated attacks…