Ethical Hacking Kali Linux Part 9

What is the Metasploit Framework primarily used for?

• Writing firewall rules

• Encrypting network traffic

• Exploiting vulnerabilities in systems for security testing

• Performing backups

Which command is used to start the Metasploit console in Kali Linux?

• startmsf

• msf

• metasploit-run

• msfconsole

Which of the following is NOT a Metasploit user interface?

• msfconsole

• Armitage

• msfvenom

• msfscan

What is the purpose of msfvenom in the Metasploit framework?

• To scan for vulnerabilities

• To update Metasploit

• To brute-force passwords

• To generate custom payloads

Which command is used inside msfconsole to search for modules?

• find

• lookup

• search

• grep

What is the purpose of auxiliary modules in Metasploit?

• To encrypt payloads

• To edit source code

• To perform functions like scanning, fuzzing, and sniffing

• To clean logs

What is a payload in the context of Metasploit?

• An antivirus bypass technique

• A scanning tool

• A log file generator

• Code that runs on the target after exploitation

What does the Meterpreter payload allow an attacker to do?

• Only scan open ports

• Interact with the target system through a powerful command shell

• Bypass HTTPS

• Spoof MAC addresses

Which database system is used by Metasploit to store scan results and data?

• MySQL

• SQLite

• MongoDB

• PostgreSQL

Why is it important to only use Metasploit in legal and controlled environments?

• It slows down your system

• It voids your software license

• Unauthorized use is illegal and can cause real harm

• It disables antivirus