What is this: Sock puppets are fake online accounts used to interact with targets for gathering data and intelligence without revealing the investigator’s real identity. It’s primary focus is on infiltrating closed communities including forums or private groups, discover vulnerabilities, conduct social engineering, and avoid triggering alerts while performing investigation. Before creating a puppet, an…
The Evolution of Web Crawling Modern web applications have transformed into complex ecosystems dominated by JavaScript frameworks, dynamic content, and API-driven architectures. Traditional crawlers fail to render these applications effectively, creating critical blind spots in reconnaissance. Enter Katana – Project Discovery’s next-generation crawling framework engineered to conquer modern web complexities Why Katana Revolutionizes Reconnaissance Advanced Installation &…
What it is:Think of “recon” like scouting or doing homework. It’s the phase where someone (an attacker or a defender) quietly gathers information about a target (like a company, website, or network) before taking any direct action. Analogy: Imagine thieves planning to rob a bank. They wouldn’t just rush in! First, they’d:✅ Watch the bank’s opening/closing times.✅ Note security guards and cameras.✅ Look…
In the course of Penetration Testing or Ethical Hacking, gaining initial system access often involves acquiring a basic shell. To enhance your capabilities, it may be necessary to elevate this basic shell to a fully interactive one. This upgrade facilitates a more comfortable and functional command-line interface, enabling improved command execution and system exploration. The…
