Safi Kora

This tutorial in the WordPress hacking section will teach you how to scan WordPress websites for vulnerabilities, calculate WordPress user accounts and malicious passwords. Counting WordPress users is the first step to a powerful attack to gain access to a WordPress account. WPScan has the option to scan a targeted website to get a list of account names. In this tutorial we will also look at how to hide usernames from WPScan so that you can avoid counting user accounts and limiting the effectiveness of malicious power efforts. We will conclude this tutorial by showing you how to aggressively attack root passwords using WPScan on Kali Linux. WPScan is a critical scanner for the dark WordPress box. This tool is a must have for any WordPress developer to scan for weaknesses and resolve issues before they are exploited by hackers. In collaboration with Nikto, a great webserver testing tool, this tool should be part of any login test aimed at a WordPress website or blog. Also Read : How To...