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Re: How do VA scans work technically
From: Killy <killfactory () gmail com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 01:37:23 -0400
Nessus can ne configured to perform safe scans. It will still for blank root, as and administrator passwords under that config.
So, it depends on your definition of exploit :)Nessus can also be configured to prrerform brute force attacks using a hydra plugin/module
You also perform thorough tests/scans.I have feeling that you are wanting to if nessus and qualys operate like metasploit, canvas or other exploit frameworks.
I would say no. But nessusbis very flexible and you can customize It and create your own plugin to do just about anything.
There is plenty of documentation and help online. Sent from my iPod On Jul 8, 2008, at 4:02 PM, "Aseem Kumar" <kumaraseem () gmail com> wrote:
Hey, Can someone tell me (any weblink , any ebook, or direct answers) as to how the VA scans like those of Qualys or Nessus work?How do they find the vulnerabilities of a system without ever exploiting it?Regards Aseem--- ---------------------------------------------------------------------This list is sponsored by: Cenzic Top 5 Common Mistakes in Securing Web Applications Get 45 Min Video and PPT Slides www.cenzic.com/landing/securityfocus/hackinar--- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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- How do VA scans work technically Aseem Kumar (Jul 08)
- RE: How do VA scans work technically Tariq Naik (Jul 08)
- Re: How do VA scans work technically Jason (Jul 09)
- RE: How do VA scans work technically Tariq Naik (Jul 16)
- Re: How do VA scans work technically Jason (Jul 09)
- Re: How do VA scans work technically Killy (Jul 08)
- Re: How do VA scans work technically Aseem Kumar (Jul 09)
- Re: How do VA scans work technically Todd Haverkos (Jul 09)
- AW: How do VA scans work technically puppe (Jul 10)
- RE: How do VA scans work technically Rivest, Philippe (Jul 10)
- Re: How do VA scans work technically Aseem Kumar (Jul 10)
- RE: How do VA scans work technically sandip (Jul 25)
- Re: How do VA scans work technically Aseem Kumar (Jul 09)
- Re: How do VA scans work technically Zed Qyves (Jul 22)
- RE: How do VA scans work technically Tariq Naik (Jul 08)
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- Re: How do VA scans work technically HITESH PATEL (Jul 09)