Understanding the role of Bash scripting in offensive security operations

Overview of common use cases and scenarios for offensive Bash scripting

Introduction to basic Bash scripting concepts: variables, loops, conditionals, and functions

Exploring advanced Bash scripting techniques for offensive purposes

Working with command-line arguments and options in Bash scripts

Error handling and logging in offensive Bash scripts

Task 2: Create a script to enumerate open ports and services on target hosts.

Task 3: Implement OS fingerprinting and version detection using Bash commands.

Task 4: Combine scripts to automate reconnaissance tasks and gather comprehensive information about target systems.

Task 1: Develop a Bash script to automate the exploitation of common vulnerabilities (e.g., SMB, FTP).

Task 4: Create a script to launch a series of exploits against multiple targets simultaneously.

Task 3: Implement error handling and logging in exploit scripts to facilitate troubleshooting and analysis.

Task 2: Customize exploit scripts for specific targets and scenarios.

Task 3: Implement obfuscation and encoding techniques to disguise Bash scripts and evade detection.

Create a script to automate brute-force attacks against login interfaces (SSH, FTP, etc.) using hydra or similar tools.

Write a Bash script to automate the exploitation of known vulnerabilities in target systems using Metasploit.

Create a script to automate OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) gathering from public sources and social media platforms.

Develop a script to gather system information and network details using built-in Linux commands (uname, ifconfig, netstat, etc.).