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How to Use NetExec

Master the usage of NetExec for comprehensive network security assessment and penetration testing.

Installation

To install NetExec, follow these steps:

  1. Ensure you have Python 3.7 or later installed on your system.
  2. Open a terminal or command prompt.
  3. Run the following command:
pip install netexec

For more detailed installation instructions, including virtual environment setup and troubleshooting, refer to our comprehensive installation guide.

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Basic Usage

Here are some basic NetExec commands to get you started:

  • Scan a network:
    netexec smb 192.168.1.0/24
  • Enumerate shares on a specific host:
    netexec smb 192.168.1.100 -u username -p password --shares
  • Perform a password spray attack:
    netexec smb 192.168.1.0/24 -u users.txt -p password123

For more detailed usage instructions and examples, check out our usage examples page.

Advanced Techniques

Credential Spraying

Credential spraying is a technique used to test multiple usernames with a single password across a network.

Learn more about credential spraying
Post-Exploitation

Explore advanced post-exploitation techniques using NetExec's powerful features.

Discover post-exploitation methods

Best Practices

  • Always obtain proper authorization before testing networks you don't own.
  • Use NetExec responsibly and ethically.
  • Keep NetExec and its dependencies up to date for the latest features and security patches.
  • Use strong, unique passwords for your testing accounts.
  • Always clean up after your testing sessions, removing any created accounts or modifications.
View our complete guide on best practices

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