Methodology

Throughout all methodologies, exercise good note taking. This can help you identify gaps and help you

Hack The Box (HTB)

Use command export IP=10.10.10.10 to make tying faster. You can then use ping $IP

A faster method is to add the IP to your /etc/hosts and give it a name.

• Enumeration

  • Port Scan and Directory scanning

• Recon

  • Visit web page

  • Anonymous/default login (SMB/FTP/Web)

• Search

  • Search for service version exploits​

  • Use hacktricks Pentesting notes

• Initial Foothold

  • Enumerate and exfiltrate

• Privilege Escalation

Penetration Testing

• HackTricks's Pentesting Methodology: https://book.hacktricks.xyz/pentesting-methodology
• CrowdStrike's Staying Off the Land: A Threat Actor Methodology https://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/staying-off-the-land-methodology/