Top 10 Penetration Testing Tools
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By Mrityunjay Singh - BLOGS
- Aug 01, 2025
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Penetration testing tools are used by ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks, web applications, and systems. These tools help organizations strengthen security by simulating real-world attacks before cybercriminals can exploit them.
Top 10 Penetration Testing Tools
- Metasploit Framework – Industry-standard tool for exploiting vulnerabilities and simulating attacks.
- Nmap (Network Mapper) – Used for network discovery, port scanning, and vulnerability identification.
- Burp Suite – Popular tool for web application penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
- Kali Linux – Linux distribution with a full suite of pre-installed penetration testing tools.
- Wireshark – Network packet analyzer for traffic inspection and detecting suspicious activity.
- Nessus – Professional vulnerability scanner widely used in penetration testing.
- Aircrack-ng – Specialized toolset for wireless network penetration testing and Wi-Fi security audits.
- John the Ripper – Password auditing and cracking tool to test credential security.
- Hydra (THC-Hydra) – Fast network logon cracker for testing authentication security.
- Acunetix – Automated web application security scanner for identifying SQLi, XSS, and other vulnerabilities.
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