Armitage (computing)

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Armitage
Original author(s) Raphael Mudge
Stable release
08.13.15 / August 13, 2015;10 years ago (2015-08-13)
Written in Java
Operating system Cross-platform
Available in English
Type Computer security
License BSD 3-Clause License
Website http://www.fastandeasyhacking.com/

Armitage is a graphical cyber attack management tool for the Metasploit Project that visualizes targets and recommends exploits. It is a free and open source network security tool notable for its contributions to red team collaboration allowing for: shared sessions, data, and communication through a single Metasploit instance. [1] Armitage is written and supported by Raphael Mudge.

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History

Armitage is a GUI front-end for the Metasploit Framework developed by Raphael Mudge with the goal of helping security professionals better understand hacking and to help them realize the power of Metasploit. [2] [3] It was originally made for Cyber Defense Exercises, but has since expanded its user base to other penetration testers. [4]

Features

Armitage is a scriptable red team collaboration tool built on top of the Metasploit Framework. Through Armitage, a user may launch scans and exploits, get exploit recommendations, and use the advanced features of the Metasploit Framework's meterpreter.

References

  1. ↑ "Armitage A GUI for Metasploit". Strategic Cyber LLC. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
  2. ↑ "Armitage". Offensive Security. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
  3. ↑ "Armitage – The Ultimate Attack Platform for Metasploit". SlideShare. 2014-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  4. ↑ "Features". Strategic Cyber LLC. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
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