Information Gathering for Penetration Testing

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The website ______.io helps users gather domain details like subdomains.

Shodan

______.com allows users to find subdomains and associated IP addresses.

SecurityTrails

The tool ______ is useful for finding subdomains.

Sublist3r

The tool that helps users discover subdomains is called ______.

<p>Findomain</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tool ______ combines subdomain discovery with DNS information.

<p>Spyse</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using a wordlist like ______ can help perform a brute force attack against a target's subdomains.

<p>SecLists</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tool ______ helps identify which subdomains are alive and responding.

<p>HTTPX</p> Signup and view all the answers

A status code of ______ indicates that the website is functioning appropriately.

<p>200</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ Machine is often used to retrieve historical data from web archives.

<p>Wayback</p> Signup and view all the answers

The video emphasizes using a combination of tools for effective ______ enumeration.

<p>subdomain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Information Gathering

The process of collecting data essential for penetration testing.

Shodan.io

A website to gather domain details such as subdomains.

SecurityTrails.com

A site used to find subdomains and associated IP addresses.

Sublist3r

A tool for finding subdomains, but better options exist.

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Findomain

A tool designed to help discover subdomains effectively.

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HTTPX Tool

A tool that identifies live subdomains and filters responses.

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Wordlists

Collections of common words used for brute force attacks.

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SecLists

A specific wordlist used for brute force attacks against subdomains.

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HTTP Status Codes

Codes indicating the response status of a web server (e.g., 200, 404, 403).

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Wayback Machine

A tool for retrieving historical data from web archives.

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Study Notes

Information Gathering

  • Information gathering is a fundamental part of penetration testing.

Key Tools and Websites

  • Shodan.io: Gathers domain details, including subdomains.
  • SecurityTrails.com: Discovers subdomains and associated IP addresses.
  • Sublist3r: Finds subdomains; the video suggests more advanced tools.
  • Findomain: Aids in subdomain discovery.
  • Spyse: Combines subdomain discovery with DNS information, revealing potential vulnerabilities.
  • DNSDumpster: Retrieves DNS records, including subdomains.
  • Assetfinder.io: Identifies domain assets, such as subdomains, IP addresses, and email servers.
  • Recon-ng: Ideal for subdomain enumeration, consolidating data.

Techniques for Subdomain Enumeration

  • A combination of tools and websites is crucial for subdomain information gathering.
  • Subdomain data from various sources is extracted and compiled into a spreadsheet for analysis.

The Use of Wordlists

  • Wordlists are collections of common words and terms.
  • SecLists wordlist is used for wordlist-based brute-force attacks on target subdomains.
  • The -h flag in SecLists allows targeted attacks by specifying a host.

HTTPX Tool

  • Identifies live, responding subdomains, filtering out irrelevant ones.
  • Discusses HTTP status codes:
    • 200 (OK): Website functions correctly.
    • 404 (Not Found): Requested resource isn't found.
    • 403 (Forbidden): Access to the resource is restricted.

Web Archive Explorer

  • Wayback Machine or similar tools can retrieve historical web data.

Key Takeaways

  • Advanced subdomain-finding strategies for penetration testing are presented.
  • Combining various tools and methodologies leads to comprehensive subdomain enumeration and vulnerability identification.

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