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Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux 2.0, Second Edition
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Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux 2.0, Second Edition

by Juned Ahmed Ansari
November 2015
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
312 pages
7h 18m
English
Packt Publishing
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Chapter 3. Reconnaissance and Profiling the Web Server

Over the years, malicious attackers have found various ways to penetrate a system. They gather information about the target, identify vulnerabilities, and then unleash an attack. Once inside the target, they try to hide their tracks and remain hidden for a longer period. The attacker may not necessarily follow the same sequence, but as a penetration tester following the suggested approach will help you conduct the assessment in a structured way and the data collected at each stage helps in preparing a report that is of value to your client. An attacker's aim is to ultimately own the system, so they might not follow any sequential methodology. As a penetration tester, your aim is to identify ...

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ISBN: 9781783988525