What are the tools mostly used by pentesters?

Penetration testers commonly use a variety of tools to identify and exploit vulnerabilities:

• Nmap: A network scanning tool for discovering hosts and services on a network.

• Metasploit: An exploitation framework that helps in finding and exploiting vulnerabilities.

• Burp Suite: A web vulnerability scanner used for detecting security issues in web applications.

• Nessus: A widely-used vulnerability scanner for identifying weaknesses across various systems.

• Wireshark: A network protocol analyzer for capturing and inspecting network traffic.

• OWASP ZAP: A security scanner for finding vulnerabilities in web applications.

These tools help pentesters assess security weaknesses effectively and generate comprehensive reports for remediation.

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