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OpenVas - Open source Vulnerability scanner

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    OpenVAS, short for Open Vulnerability Assessment System, is an open-source network security scanner used for vulnerability assessment and management. It was first released in 2005 as a fork of the popular Nessus scanner and has since become one of the most widely used vulnerability scanners among security professionals and network administrators. OpenVAS works by conducting comprehensive vulnerability scans of network devices, servers, and web applications. It uses a large database of vulnerability tests and checks for known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security weaknesses. Here are some of the key features of OpenVAS: Comprehensive Scanning: OpenVAS is capable of conducting thorough scans of a wide range of network devices and applications, including servers, workstations, web applications, and databases. Extensive Vulnerability Database: OpenVAS has a vast database of vulnerability tests that can detect known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security weaknesses
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Red Teaming - A comprehensive approach

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        Red teaming is a comprehensive and systematic approach to testing the security of an organization's systems, networks, and physical facilities. It is a proactive approach that helps organizations identify and mitigate potential security risks by simulating real-world attack scenarios. The objective of red teaming is to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and gaps in an organization's security posture and to help the organization improve its security defenses. Red teaming typically involves a team of experienced security professionals who are given the task of testing an organization's security. These professionals use a variety of techniques, tools, and methodologies to simulate different types of attacks, including social engineering, physical security breaches, network and application attacks, and other methods commonly used by hackers and other threat actors. The goal of a red team is to replicate the tactics, techniques, and procedures of real-w
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SQL Map- Automated SQL injection tool

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    SQLMap is an open-source penetration testing tool that automates the process of detecting and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities in web applications. It is written in Python and is available on Linux, Windows, and macOS. SQLMap is a powerful tool that can be used by security professionals, penetration testers, and ethical hackers to identify and exploit SQL injection vulnerabilities in web applications. SQL injection is a type of security vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate a web application's SQL database by injecting malicious SQL statements into an entry field, such as a search field or a login form. This can lead to data theft, data manipulation, and even complete control of the web application and its underlying database. SQLMap works by sending various SQL injection techniques to the targeted web application to identify vulnerabilities. It supports a wide range of database management systems such as MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL
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password spraying attack

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        A password spraying attack is a type of brute-force attack where an attacker tries a single password against multiple usernames. The goal of a password spraying attack is to gain access to a target's account by guessing the correct password. Unlike traditional brute-force attacks that try multiple passwords against a single username, password spraying attacks try a single password against multiple usernames. Password spraying attacks are effective because many users tend to use weak passwords or reuse the same password across multiple accounts. Attackers can use tools to automate the process of trying a single password against multiple usernames, making it a relatively easy and low-risk attack to carry out. To execute a password spraying attack, an attacker first gathers a list of usernames, typically by scanning social media profiles, company directories, or other public sources. Once the attacker has a list of usernames, they will use a tool to automate the
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Lateral Movement

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    Lateral movement is a technique used by cyber attackers to move laterally within a network, after gaining initial access. This technique allows attackers to traverse through the network and gain access to sensitive data, systems, and resources. Lateral movement is a critical component of a successful cyber attack, and it is becoming increasingly popular among attackers. Lateral movement is possible due to the interconnected nature of modern networks. Once an attacker gains access to a single device or system, they can use that access to pivot to other systems within the network. Attackers often use tools like remote desktop protocol (RDP), PowerShell, and command-line tools to move laterally. They may also exploit vulnerabilities in software or operating systems to escalate their privileges and gain greater access to the network. Lateral movement can take various forms, depending on the attacker's objectives and the network's topology. Some common techniques
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During an internal network audit, you are asked to see if there is any RPC server running on the network and if found, enumerate the associate RPC services. Which port would you scan to determine the RPC server and which command will you use to enumerate the RPC services?

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During an internal network audit, you are asked to see if there is any RPC server running on the network and if found, enumerate the associate RPC services. Which port would you scan to determine the RPC server and which command will you use to enumerate the RPC services? Port 111, rpcinfo Port 111, rpcenum Port 145, rpcinfo Port 145, rpcenum
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James is an attacker who wants to attack XYZ Inc. He has performed reconnaissance over all the publicly available resources of the company and identified the official company website http://xyz.com. He scanned all the pages of the company website to find for any potential vulnerabilities to exploit. Finally, in the user account login page of the company’s website, he found a user login form which consists of several fields that accepts user inputs like username and password. He also found than any non-validated query that is requested can be directly communicated to the active directory and enable unauthorized users to obtain direct access to the databases. Since James knew an employee named Jason from XYZ Inc., he enters a valid username “jason” and injects “jason)(&))” in the username field. In the password field, James enters “blah” and clicks Submit button. Since the complete URL string entered by James becomes “(& (USER=jason)(&))(PASS=blah)),” only the first filter is processed by the Microsoft Active Directory, that is, the query “(&(USER=jason)(&))” is processed. Since this query always stands true, James successfully logs into the user account without a valid password of Jason. In the above scenario, identify the type of attack performed by James?

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James is an attacker who wants to attack XYZ Inc. He has performed reconnaissance over all the publicly available resources of the company and identified the official company website http://xyz.com. He scanned all the pages of the company website to find for any potential vulnerabilities to exploit. Finally, in the user account login page of the company’s website, he found a user login form which consists of several fields that accepts user inputs like username and password. He also found than any non-validated query that is requested can be directly communicated to the active directory and enable unauthorized users to obtain direct access to the databases. Since James knew an employee named Jason from XYZ Inc., he enters a valid username “jason” and injects “jason)(&))” in the username field. In the password field, James enters “blah” and clicks Submit button. Since the complete URL string entered by James becomes “(& (USER=jason)(&))(PASS=blah)),” only the first filte
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