Using Finger to Enumerate nix Systems

The following is an example of how to use the Finger command on remote as well as local *nix systems for enumeration. This is a powerful command that can be used to collect info from a remote system. Boot the system into Linux with the help of the resourceful BackTrack DVD, and Enter “startx” at the provided command prompt. Open the Konsole shell and Enter “man finger” in the shell. Go throught the manual. The spacebar can be used for scrolling through the document. Continue reading “Using Finger to Enumerate nix Systems”

Using Built-in Windows NetBIOS Tools

Before using professionally designed NetBIOS tools, it is wise for security testers to get to know how to use the ones that are built-in as part of the Windows Operating System (OS). Some such tools are the Net view, Nbtstat, and Net use commands. It is better to have a teammate work with you while practising these tools for viewing NetBIOS shares and services. Continue reading “Using Built-in Windows NetBIOS Tools”

Unicornscan for Port Scanning

The Unicornscan was a result of a need for assisting security testers all over the world in terms of conducting tests on large scales, such as for large networks. It was also developed so as to consolidate and get together a lot of tools that were required for large scale operations of security testing. Continue reading “Unicornscan for Port Scanning”