The reconnaissance phase of penetration testing is essential yet frequently overlooked by newcomers. This phase focuses on gathering information about a target to identify potential vulnerabilities. It comprises two types: passive reconnaissance, where information is gathered without direct contact, and active reconnaissance, which involves direct engagement. Techniques like WHOIS lookups, DNS enumeration, and Google dorking yield valuable insights into the target. By dissecting these methods and their applications, the blog emphasizes the importance of reconnaissance as a preparatory step in ethical hacking.
The reconnaissance phase is critical for ethical hacking, focusing on thorough information gathering to identify vulnerabilities before any active attacks.
Passive reconnaissance enables testers to collect covert information without directly contacting the target, minimizing detection and risk of exposure.
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