Metasploit is a free and open-source framework that is widely used by security professionals, researchers, and penetration testers for developing and executing exploits to identify and fix vulnerabilities in computer systems. However, it is important to use Metasploit responsibly and ethically, as it can also be used for malicious purposes.
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Start Metasploit by opening a terminal window and typing the following command:
msfconsole
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Once Metasploit is started, use the
help
command to display a list of available commands.help
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Use the
search
command to find an exploit module.search <module name>
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Once you have found an exploit, use the
use
command to select it.use <module name>
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Use the
show options
command to display the required options for the selected exploit.show options
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Set the required options using the
set
command.set <option name> <value>
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Use the
exploit
command to execute the selected exploit.exploit
Metasploit has a wide range of features and options, and it can be used for various purposes. To learn more about Metasploit and its usage, refer to the following resources:
- Metasploit Unleashed: A free online course that covers the basics of Metasploit and its advanced features.
- Metasploit Documentation: The official documentation for Metasploit, which includes detailed information on how to use the framework and its modules.
- Official Metasploit GitHub Repository: The official GitHub repository for Metasploit, which contains the latest version of the framework and its modules.
Remember, Metasploit is a powerful tool that should be used ethically and responsibly. Unauthorized or illegal use of Metasploit is strictly prohibited. Always ensure that you have obtained proper authorization before using Metasploit in your work or projects.