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Proxy & Intercept

Burp Suite

Industry-standard intercepting proxy for web/app security testing.

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Exploitation

Authorized testing only. Practice on systems you own, isolated labs, or targets with written permission. Unauthorized access is illegal.

When

Any web application assessment — manual testing core.

How

Configure browser proxy/CA cert; intercept, repeater, intruder, scanner (Pro).

Why

Gold standard for understanding HTTP request/response manipulation.

Commands & usage

# Launch Burp → Proxy → Intercept on; browse target

Commands are educational examples. Adapt hosts, paths, and rates to your authorized scope.

Tags

web
proxy
essential

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