Metasploitable2 is a deliberately vulnerable virtual machine (VM) that was created for educational and testing purposes in ethical hacking and cybersecurity.
It is designed to be used with the Metasploit Framework, which is a popular open-source penetration testing tool used by security professionals to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems.
The primary objective of Metasploitable2 is to provide a safe and legal environment for security enthusiasts, students, and professionals to practice various penetration testing techniques, ethical hacking, and exploit development without causing harm to real-world systems.
Metasploitable2 is intentionally filled with numerous security weaknesses, such as outdated software versions, misconfigurations, and weak passwords. This vulnerability allows users to practice using Metasploit to discover and exploit these weaknesses, gaining a better understanding of potential security risks and how to defend against them.
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