Ettercap

Category: Penetration Testing Tool

Overview

Ettercap is a widely-used tool in the field of cybersecurity for penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and ethical hacking practices. It helps professionals identify and address potential security weaknesses in systems and applications.

Key Features

• Advanced capabilities for security testing
• Extensive community support and plugins
• Customizable scanning and reporting
• Integration with multiple platforms and tools

Use Cases

• Ethical hacking and penetration testing engagements
• Security auditing of networks and web applications
• Training and demonstration of cybersecurity principles
• Compliance checks and vulnerability validation

Installation

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ettercap

Basic Commands

ettercap --help
ettercap scan target.com
ettercap -v

Official Links

• Learn more about Ettercap