Kali Linux Information Gathering Tools
Information Gathering Tools
Information gathering tools help in collecting data about a target system, network, or application before launching any attacks. These tools assist in reconnaissance and foot printing.
Tools List
| Tool | Category | Purpose / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nmap | Network Scanning | Scans networks to discover hosts, open ports, and services running on them. |
| Recon-ng | Web Reconnaissance | A modular framework for gathering web-based intelligence (domain info, contacts, etc.). |
| Maltego | OSINT Analysis | Visual link analysis tool for mapping relationships between people, groups, domains, etc.
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| theHarvester | OSINT / Enumeration | Collects emails, subdomains, hosts, and other publicly available information. |
| dnsenum | DNS Enumeration | Extracts detailed DNS information like records, subdomains, and zone transfers. |
| DMitry | Information Gathering | Performs deep host analysis: whois, subdomains, emails, ports, and uptime. |
| Nikto | Web Vulnerability Scanning | Scans web servers for vulnerabilities, outdated software, and configuration issues. |
| WhatWeb | Web Technology Fingerprinting | Identifies technologies used by a website (CMS, frameworks, versions). |
