6. Dirb
Description:
Dirb is a web content scanner that is used to find hidden files and directories on a web server. It uses a wordlist to perform a brute force attack to discover these hidden resources.
Examples:
- Basic Directory Scan:
- dirb http://example.com
- Basic Directory Scan:
Explanation: Uses the default wordlist to scan example.com for hidden files and directories.
- Specify a Custom Wordlist:
- dirb http://example.com /path/to/wordlist.txt
- Specify a Custom Wordlist:
Explanation: Uses a custom wordlist for the directory scan, which might yield different results based on the comprehensiveness of the wordlist.
- Scan HTTPS Site:
- dirb https://example.com
- Scan HTTPS Site:
Explanation: Scans an HTTPS website for hidden directories.