How to install WhatWeb & usage samples.

WhatWeb is a versatile web scanner for identifying information about websites, like the technologies they use, running on different platforms such as Ubuntu. It helps in gathering data about a web server’s software stack, content management system (CMS), programming languages, and various plugins or frameworks in use.

Key Features of WhatWeb:

• Fingerprints: Detects web technologies such as CMSs (e.g., WordPress, Joomla), analytics platforms, server software (Apache, Nginx), frameworks, and libraries.
• Plugins: Over 1,800 plugins provide insight into web applications, allowing WhatWeb to identify versions, configurations, and even some vulnerabilities.
• Stealth Options: Supports multiple levels of aggressiveness, from basic scanning (stealth) to more detailed probes (aggressive).

Installation on Ubuntu

To install WhatWeb on Ubuntu:

1. Update Package List: sudo apt update
2. Install WhatWeb: sudo apt install whatweb

Basic Usage

1. Scan a URL:

whatweb example.com

2. Verbose Output: For more detailed information, use the -v flag:

whatweb -v example.com

3. Aggressive Mode: For deeper scanning, use -a 3 (levels range from 0 to

whatweb -a 3 example.com

WhatWeb is highly useful for cybersecurity research and reconnaissance, helping users understand the architecture of a target website.

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