Scripting & Automation

Scapy

Python packet manipulation library for custom protocol work.

advanced

Linux

macOS

Scanning

Exploitation

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

You need packets that scanners don't craft.

Build layers (IP/TCP/...); send/sr; sniff; write custom tools.

Deep protocol understanding separates experts from tool runners.

Commands & usage

sudo scapy

pkt = IP(dst='192.168.1.1')/ICMP(); send(pkt)

sr1(IP(dst='192.168.1.10')/TCP(dport=80,flags='S'))

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

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