Applied Network Security

Social Engineering Toolkit and Browser Exploitation

In this chapter, we will explore how social engineering and browser exploitation impact cyber security. The topics covered will include using social engineering toolkit (SET), cloning website login pages, constructing phishing campaigns, exploring SET attack options, defining browser exploits, using Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF), and discussing defense methods. This chapter focuses on the tools used for social engineering and browser exploitation. There will be labs and screenshots of how to use SET and BeEF. We will also discuss how to defend against these types of attacks. The objective of this chapter is to give the reader applied knowledge of the tools used for social engineering ...