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acccheck

This tool is designed as a password dictionary attack tool, that targets Windows Authentication via SMB protocol. It's a wrapper script around 'smbclient' binary and as a result is dependent on it for its execution. Server Message Block (SMB) Protocol is a network file sharing protocol and as implemented in Microsoft Windows is known as Microsoft SMB Protocol. The set of message packets that defines a particular version of the protocol is called a dialect. The Common Internet File System (CIFS) Protocol is a dialect of SMB. Both SMB and CIFS are also available on VMS, several versions of Unix, and other operating systems. SMB can run on top of the Session Layer: Directly over TCP, port 445 ; Via the NetBIOS API, which in turn can run on several transports; On UDP ports 137, 138 & TCP ports 137, 139 (NetBIOS over TCP/IP); On several legacy protocols such as NBF (incorrectly referred to as NetBEUI). The SMB “Inter-Process Communication” (IPC) system provides named pipes

The Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP)

After almost two years in the making, it is with great pride to  announce Kali Linux Certified Professional certification – the first and only official certification program that validates one’s proficiency with the Kali Linux distribution. If you’re new to the Information Security field or are looking to take your first steps towards a new career in InfoSec , the KLCP is a “must have” foundation certification. Built on the philosophy that “you’ve got to walk before you can run”, the KLCP will give you direct experience with your working environment and a solid foundation toward a future with any professional InfoSec work. As we continually see, those entering the Offensive Security PWK program with previous working experience with Kali, and a general familiarity with Linux, tend to do better in the real world OSCP exam. For those of you who already have some experience in the field, the KLCP provides a solid and thorough study of the Kali Linux Distribution– learning ho

Upcoming Book- Kali Linux Revealed: Mastering the Penetration Testing Distribution

More exciting news! In the past year, Kali Linux Official Team has been working internally on an Official Kali Linux book – Kali Linux Revealed: Mastering the Penetration Testing Distribution . This is the first official Kali book from Offsec Press , and is scheduled for release on June 5th, 2017 . Kali Linux Revealed will be available in both hard copy and online formats. Keeping the Kali Linux spirit, the online version of the book will be free of charge, allowing anyone who wishes to hone their skills and improve their knowledge of Kali to do so at no cost. This book, together with our official Kali documentation site will encompass the body of knowledge for the Kali Linux Certified Professional   (KLCP) .