Infection Monkey is an open source security tool designed to test the security of private and public networks by simulating a malicious attack. It is developed by the Israeli cyber security company, Guardicore.
Infection Monkey is based on the concept of cyber attack “chimpanzees”, which are automated scripts that search for vulnerabilities and weak points in an organization’s network.
The main purpose of Infection Monkey is to detect weaknesses in a network’s security before an attack takes place. It can be used to perform security audits, test disaster recovery plans, and check the overall security of a network. It is designed to be used by both security professionals and non-technical users.
Infection Monkey is available on Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X. It can be used to test both internal and external networks. The tool can simulate attacks against both physical and virtual networks, and it can detect weaknesses in a wide range of applications, including web servers, database servers, and network devices.
Infection Monkey has several features that make it an ideal security testing tool. It can detect vulnerabilities in a network’s security configuration, as well as in the applications running on the network. The tool also allows users to simulate different types of attacks, such as distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, port scans, and brute-force attacks. Additionally, Infection Monkey is able to scan for vulnerable web applications, such as cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection attacks.
In addition to its security testing capabilities, Infection Monkey can also be used to scan for malware and malicious code. The tool can detect and identify malware, as well as block malicious traffic from entering a network. It is also capable of detecting and blocking suspicious activity, such as phishing attempts and malicious downloads.
Infection Monkey is a powerful and versatile security testing tool. It is designed to be easy to use and understand, and it can be used to test both physical and virtual networks. The tool can detect and block malicious activity, as well as identify weaknesses in a network’s security configuration. It is an ideal tool for security professionals and non-technical users alike.
Infection Monkey helps organizations detect and fix weaknesses in their network security by automatically detecting and testing for potential attack vectors.
Features:
•Scan for vulnerable web applications
•Simulate different types of attacks
•Detect and block malicious activity
•Detect and identify malware
•Detect weaknesses in a network’s security configuration
•Test disaster recovery plans
•Can be used to scan both physical and virtual networks