#readwise # Using the Metasploit Framework - Introduction to MSFconsole  ## Metadata - Author: [[Hack The Box]] - Full Title: Using the Metasploit Framework - Introduction to MSFconsole - URL: https://academy.hackthebox.com/module/39/section/384 ## Summary The Metasploit Framework (MSF) can be started by typing "msfconsole" in the terminal. Users should ensure their modules are up to date using the apt package manager. Before exploiting a target, it's important to conduct Enumeration to identify running services and their versions. The MSF engagement structure includes five main categories: Enumeration, Preparation, Exploitation, Privilege Escalation, and Post-Exploitation. ## Highlights  ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jq60ah20zhgktvhbgvtagdgb)) --- To better look at all the available commands, we can type the `help` command. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jq5zwn878tzxe671egrbf2yp)) --- The MSF engagement structure can be divided into five main categories. - Enumeration - Preparation - Exploitation - Privilege Escalation - Post-Exploitation ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jq5zyyadb25gggqp09dpxvmm)) ---