Dante's Knowledge Base

A collection of guides and tutorials by Dante.

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Red Teaming Roadmap in short 🌐

Embark on your Red-Teaming journey with this step-by-step guide, designed to take you from a novice to a skilled practitioner.

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1. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) 🕵️‍♂️

OSINT is the foundation of cybersecurity. It involves gathering publicly available information to better understand your target.

Tools and Techniques:

• Shodan: IoT and internet-facing devices search engine.
• Maltego: Data visualization and relationship mapping.
• Google Dorks: Advanced Google search operators to uncover sensitive information.

Practical Example:

Run a simple nmap scan to gather basic information:

nmap -sS -sV [Target-IP]

Tip: Start practicing on ethical platforms like TryHackMe or Hack The Box.

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2. Scanning 🔍

Identify open ports, services, and vulnerabilities in your target systems.

Techniques:

• Port Scanning: Using tools like nmap to discover open ports and services.
• Service Enumeration: Determine what services are running (e.g., FTP, SSH).
• Vulnerability Scanning: Use tools like Nessus or OpenVAS to find weaknesses.

Example Command:

nmap -A -T4 [Target-IP]

This performs aggressive scanning, including OS detection, version detection, and traceroute.

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3. Gaining Access 🚪

Exploit vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to systems. This phase requires ethical intent and permission.

Techniques:

• Exploitation: Utilize tools like Metasploit to exploit vulnerabilities.
• Reverse Shells: Send a shell back to the attacker’s machine for control.
• Zero Days: Exploit unpatched vulnerabilities (rare but critical).

Example:

Use Metasploit to exploit a known vulnerability:

msfconsole
use exploit/multi/http/struts2_content_type_ognl
set RHOST [Target-IP]
exploit

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4. Stabilizing Access 🛠️

Once access is gained, stabilize and maintain your connection for further actions.

Tools and Techniques:

• Meterpreter: Advanced payload for interacting with compromised machines.
• Backdoors: Persist access even if the system reboots.
• Reverse Shell Stabilization: Use Python or other tools to make your shell interactive.

Example:

Spawn a stable TTY shell:

python3 -c 'import pty; pty.spawn("/bin/bash")'

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5. Clearing Tracks 🧹

Remove evidence of your activity to avoid detection.

Techniques:

• Log Deletion: Clear logs in /var/log or event viewer (Windows).
• File Cleanup: Remove uploaded scripts, exploits, or payloads.
• Command History: Clear history on Linux:

  history -c && history -w
  

Note: Ethical hackers should document activities for reporting rather than clearing tracks.

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Practice Platforms 🖥️

Start your journey with practical labs:

• TryHackMe
• Hack The Box
• VulnHub

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Final Notes:

• Always operate within the law. Obtain explicit permission before testing systems.
• Stay updated with the latest vulnerabilities and security trends.
• Join communities and forums to learn from experienced professionals.

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Start small, keep learning, and stay ethical. 🚀