Gathering information from a target is through the use of SMTP. This protocol is designed to send messages between servers that send and receive e-mail. SMTP is the standard used by the majority of e-mail servers and clients today. So how is this protocol used to gather information from a server? The process is quite … Read more
Linux and Unix systems are no different from Windows systems and can be enumerated as well. The difference lies in the tools and the approach. In this section you will take a look at a handful of the tools that have proven useful in exploring these systems. finger The finger command is designed to return … Read more
Another useful mechanism for enumerating a target system is the Simple Network Manage- ment Protocol (SNMP). This protocol is used to assist in the management of devices such as routers, hubs, and switches, among others. SNMP comes in three versions: SNMPv1 This version of the protocol was introduced as a standardized mechanism for managing network … Read more
Enumeration is the process of extracting information from a target system in an organized and methodical manner. During enumeration you should be able to extract information such as usernames, machine names, shares, and services from a system as well as other information depending on the operating environment. Unlike with previous phases, you are initiating active … Read more