Implement proven methodologies and tool workflows from top security researchers for effective reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, and bug bounty hunting. Automate common tasks while maintaining thorough coverage of attack surfaces.
Implement proven methodologies and tool workflows from top security researchers for effective reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, and bug bounty hunting. Automate common tasks while maintaining thorough coverage of attack surfaces.
type
skill
created
2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
domain
security
category
pentesting
risk
offensive
source
community
tags
["skill","security","pentesting","red","team"]
AUTHORIZED USE ONLY: Use this skill only for authorized security assessments, defensive validation, or controlled educational environments.
Red Team Tools and Methodology
Purpose
Implement proven methodologies and tool workflows from top security researchers for effective reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, and bug bounty hunting. Automate common tasks while maintaining thorough coverage of attack surfaces.
Inputs/Prerequisites
Target scope definition (domains, IP ranges, applications)
Linux-based attack machine (Kali, Ubuntu)
Bug bounty program rules and scope
Tool dependencies installed (Go, Python, Ruby)
API keys for various services (Shodan, Censys, etc.)
Outputs/Deliverables
Comprehensive subdomain enumeration
Live host discovery and technology fingerprinting
Identified vulnerabilities and attack vectors
Automated recon pipeline outputs
Documented findings for reporting
Core Workflow
1. Project Tracking and Acquisitions
Set up reconnaissance tracking:
# Create project structuremkdir -p target/{recon,vulns,reports}
cd target
# Find acquisitions using Crunchbase# Search manually for subsidiary companies# Get ASN for targets
amass intel -org "Target Company" -src
# Alternative ASN lookup
curl -s "https://bgp.he.net/search?search=targetcompany&commit=Search"
# Check which hosts are live with httprobecat domains.txt | httprobe -c 80 --prefer-https | anew hosts.txt
# Use httpx for more detailscat domains.txt | httpx -title -tech-detect -status-code -o live_hosts.txt
# Alternative with massdns
massdns -r resolvers.txt -t A -o S domains.txt > resolved.txt
# Enumerate API endpoints
ffuf -u https://target.com/api/FUZZ -w /usr/share/seclists/Discovery/Web-Content/api/api-endpoints.txt
# Test API versions
ffuf -u https://target.com/api/v1/FUZZ -w api_wordlist.txt
ffuf -u https://target.com/api/v2/FUZZ -w api_wordlist.txt
# Check for hidden methodsfor method in GET POST PUT DELETE PATCH; do
curl -X $method https://target.com/api/users -v
done