Chapter-16, LEC-6 | Beaf in Ubuntu | #ethicalhacking #cybersecurity #cybersport

Installing BEAF (Browser Exploit Against SSL/TLS) on Ubuntu involves several steps that need to be followed carefully. BEAF is a tool used for SSL/TLS decryption attacks on encrypted network traffic. It can be used to intercept and modify sensitive data such as login credentials and financial data.

Here are the basic steps for installing BEAF on Ubuntu:

Update Ubuntu: Before installing BEAF, ensure that Ubuntu is up to date. Open the terminal and run the following commands:

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sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade

Install the required dependencies: BEAF requires several dependencies to be installed on the host system, including Python 2.7, PyOpenSSL, and pycrypto. Install these dependencies by running the following command:

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sudo apt-get install python python-openssl python-crypto

Download BEAF: Download BEAF from the official GitHub repository or from other reputable sources. Open the terminal and run the following command to download BEAF:

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git clone https://github.com/beefproject/beef.git

Configure the firewall: BEAF uses a proxy server to intercept and modify encrypted traffic. To allow BEAF to function correctly, configure your firewall to allow traffic on the appropriate ports. The default port for BEAF is 3000.

Start BEAF: Once the above steps are completed, navigate to the BEAF directory in the terminal and run the following command to start BEAF:

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./beef

Test BEAF: To test BEAF, configure your browser to use the BEAF proxy server and browse to a website using SSL/TLS encryption. BEAF should intercept and display the encrypted traffic, allowing you to view and modify the traffic as desired.

It is important to note that using BEAF can be risky and should be used responsibly. It is recommended to only use BEAF in environments where you have permission to intercept and modify network traffic.