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Project 5 Social Engineering Toolkit
Project 5 Social Engineering Toolkit
The Social Engineering Toolkit (SET) is a powerful open-source tool designed for penetration
testing and ethical hacking. It automates various social engineering attacks and provides
features for creating phishing campaigns, cloning websites, generating payloads, and more.
2. SET's Features:
Prerequisites:
1. Operating System: Use a compatible OS such as Kali Linux or set up Cygwin on Windows for
SET.
2. SET Installation: Download and install SET following official instructions for the chosen OS.
3. Network Setup: Ensure network connectivity for testing within a controlled environment
with proper permissions.
4. Legal and Ethical Considerations: Obtain authorization, consent, and adhere to legal and
ethical guidelines for conducting social engineering tests.
Project Steps:
1. Launching SET:
Open the terminal or command prompt and launch SET using the appropriate command
(setoolkit or setoolkit.exe).
Familiarize yourself with SET's menu structure, options, and available attack vectors.
Target Selection: Identify target email domains or specific addresses for the phishing
campaign.
Email Template Creation: Use SET to create convincing phishing email templates
resembling legitimate communications.
Payload Selection: Choose payloads (e.g., credential harvesters, Metasploit payloads) for
capturing data or gaining access.
Delivery Methods: Determine delivery methods (direct email, link sharing) and customize
campaign parameters.
Launch Campaign: Execute the phishing campaign and monitor responses, captured
credentials, and campaign success metrics within SET.
3. Malicious Website Creation:
Cloning: Clone target websites or design malicious pages using SET's cloning and
customization features.
Hosting: Host the malicious website on a local or online server accessible to targeted
users.
Phishing URL Generation: Generate phishing URLs pointing to the malicious pages.
Testing and Verification: Test phishing URLs, interactions, and payload executions in a
controlled environment.
Review SET logs, campaign metrics, captured credentials, and user interactions.
Assess the impact of simulated attacks on security awareness, technical defenses, and
organizational vulnerabilities.
Provide risk mitigation recommendations based on findings, including training, policy
enhancements, and technical controls.
1. Evading Security Controls: Explore methods to bypass email filters, endpoint protection,
and other security measures during simulated attacks.
3. Scenario Variations: Create and test diverse social engineering scenarios (e.g., CEO fraud,
software updates) to assess comprehensive security risks.
4. Legal and Ethical Best Practices: Ensure adherence to ethical guidelines, responsible
disclosure practices, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations throughout the
project.
2. Metasploit Framework:
3. Wireshark:
4. Maltego CE:
8. Hydra:
9. Nmap:
10. Gobuster: