Pentest Toolkit - Post Exploitation Tools

 Pentest Toolkit - Post Exploitation Tools

Post Exploitation :

Post-exploitation is the stage in the attack lifecycle where an attacker maintains access and control over a compromised system or network after the initial intrusion. The goal of post-exploitation is to gather as much information as possible about the target environment, escalate privileges, maintain persistence, and exfiltrate valuable data.

During post-exploitation, attackers typically move laterally through the network, searching for additional targets and sensitive information. They may also use various techniques to evade detection, such as deleting logs, installing rootkits, and altering system settings.

Post-exploitation can involve various activities, including:

• Privilege Escalation: A technique that involves increasing the level of access and control over the target system or network.

• Lateral Movement: A technique that involves moving laterally through the network to find additional targets and sensitive information.

• Data Exfiltration: A technique that involves stealing and exfiltrating sensitive data from the target system or network.

• Persistence: A technique that involves maintaining access and control over the target system or network to ensure ongoing access.

Post-exploitation is a critical stage in the attack lifecycle, as it allows attackers to maintain access and control over a compromised system or network, and can lead to significant damage to the target organization. It is therefore important for security professionals to have a deep understanding of post-exploitation techniques and to develop effective strategies for detecting and mitigating these attacks.

Toolkit used for exploitation:

• Cobalt strike
• Convenant
• Gcat
• Travorc2
• Merlinc2
• dnscat
• LinEnum
• Silenttrinity
• Psattack
• UacMe
• Powerup
• Sherlock
• Tokenvator
• Potato
• Pentest Monkey
• Incognition
• Meterpreter
• Mimitatz
• Powershell Rat
• Responder
• Powersploit

In the upcoming blogs, we can see about other tools that are used in the penetration testing process!

Pentest Toolkit - Exploitation and Red Team Techniques

Pentest Toolkit - Exploitation and Red Team Techniques

Exploitation and Red Team Techniques

• Exploitation refers to taking advantage of vulnerabilities or weaknesses in a system or network to gain unauthorized access or control. Exploits are often used by attackers to carry out malicious activities, such as stealing sensitive information, compromising systems, or installing malware.

• Exploits can be developed by attackers or obtained from public sources and can be delivered through various means such as email, malicious websites, or social engineering tactics. Exploits can target various system components, including software, operating systems, and network devices.

• In cybersecurity, Red Team Techniques are used to simulate attacks against an organization's systems and infrastructure to identify weaknesses and improve security measures. Red Teams are groups of security professionals who use real-world attack techniques to assess an organization's defenses and find vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

• Red Team Techniques can involve various methods, including penetration testing, social engineering, physical security testing, and network mapping. The goal of Red Team Techniques is to provide organizations with a better understanding of their security posture and to identify areas that need improvement.

Toolkit used for exploitation:

• Metasploit
• Beef
• Exploitdb and Searchsploit
• Routersploit
• Sqlmap
• Hydra
• Patator
• Github search exploit
• Mitre Attack
• Veil-evasion
• Setoolkit 
• Shellphish
• Unicorn
• LuckyStrike
• Eggshell
• Burp suite
• Exploit pack
• Linux Suggester
• Shellter and Hyperion
• Netcat
• Cryptcat
• Crunch & Ophcrack & John

In the upcoming blogs, we can see about other tools that are used in the penetration testing process!