Metasploit Vulnerability Exploitation Tool: The Basics

The lesson covers the basics of using Metasploit. Metasploit is a free penetration testing tool and comes installed in Kali Linux. Metasploit is designed to make hacking simple and is an essential tool for pen testing. If you have a vulnerable target, simply point Metasploit at it, pick a payload and hit enter. Metasploit automates processes such as information gathering, detection evasion and gaining access. Metasploit uses a command line interface in the terminal, but a Graphical User Interface version is available.