| Tool | Purpose | Where to Get It | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Port & service discovery. Scan for open router interfaces. | nmap.org | | RouterSploit | The modern, actively maintained successor to Router Scan. Contains CVE checks and default creds. | GitHub (Threat9) | | Metasploit Framework | Exploit development and penetration testing. Has dedicated router modules. | rapid7.com | | Hydra | Online brute-force tool for HTTP login forms. | GitHub (van Hauser) | | Nikto | Web server scanner – great for router admin panels. | GitHub |
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