The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced - Using Nmap Scripts - 1

This tutorial explores advanced uses of Nmap scripts in Kali Linux, focusing on accessing, using, and modifying these scripts for various scanning purposes. It demonstrates a brute force attack on SSH, explains how to change script parameters like password lists and ports, and encourages experimenting with different scripts. The tutorial concludes with a preview of downloading scripts from GitHub for specific vulnerabilities.

What is one of the purposes of using Nmap scripts in Kali Linux?

• To discover host keys and vulnerabilities

• To create new network protocols

• To manage file systems

• To design user interfaces

Where can you find the preinstalled Nmap scripts on a Kali Linux machine?

• In the /etc directory

• In the /var directory

• In the /usr/share/nmap/scripts directory

• In the /home directory

What is the correct syntax to run an Nmap script on a target IP?

• nmap -script

• nmap --target

• nmap --run

• nmap --script=

Which port is typically used for SSH connections that can be targeted by brute force attacks?

• Port 443

• Port 22

• Port 8080

• Port 80

What should you ensure before running a brute force attack using Nmap scripts?

• The target machine is running Windows OS

• The target machine is offline

• The target machine is a public server

• The target machine is owned by you

How can you modify the password list used in an Nmap script?

• By using a command line argument

• By updating the Nmap software

• By changing the system settings

• By editing the script file with a text editor

What is the purpose of finding the SSH host key using an Nmap script?

• To encrypt data

• To identify the server's public key

• To increase network speed

• To change the server's IP address