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In this part of the Nmap tutorial, let’s learn how to check host status and buffer size. Here is the complete process. Here, let’s use -v -A commands with the IP address. -A is for running an aggressive scan while -v is to increase verbosity level and show the output in detail. So, run the following…

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Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to using Metasploitable2 on VMware: 1. What are the default login credentials for Metasploitable2? The default username and password for Metasploitable2 are both “msfadmin”. You can use these credentials to log in to the virtual machine after starting it on VMware. 2. Can I use Metasploitable2 for…

Metasploitable2 serves several valuable uses in the field of cybersecurity: 1. Educational Purposes Metasploitable2 is primarily used for educational and training purposes. It provides a safe and controlled environment for security professionals, students, and enthusiasts to practice various penetration testing techniques, exploit development, and vulnerability assessment. 2. Penetration Testing Practice Security professionals can use Metasploitable2 to…

Here are the steps to install Metasploitable2 on VMware: 1. Open the Metasploitable2 zip folder and extract the files to some location in your system.  2. Now, navigate to VMware and open it. Click on Files. Select Metasploitable2 from the location where you extracted the files and click on Open. 3. It will open Metasploitable2. Now, click on ‘Power…

Here is the step-by-step process to download Metasploitable2: 1. Visit the Sourceforge website and search Metasploitable2. Alternatively, here is the direct link: https://sourceforge.net/projects/metasploitable2/. 2. Click on the Download button. 3. A zip file will start downloading on your system. The size of this file is around 833 MB, so it will take a minute or two…

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…

In the dynamic and ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, hands-on experience is a priceless asset. Aspiring security professionals, students, and enthusiasts seek safe yet realistic environments to hone their skills in penetration testing, exploit development, and vulnerability assessment.  Metasploitable 2 emerges as a valuable solution, offering a controlled platform to practice ethical hacking techniques without the risk of harming…