Empire fundamentals

Empire is a Python-based framework which is known for its post exploitation module and flexible architecture. The whole process of using the Empire Framework can be defined in five phases, which are demonstrated as follows:

The five phases are explained as follows:

• Phase 1: Listener Initiation
• Phase 2: Stager Creation
• Phase 3: Stager Execution
• Phase 4: Acquiring Agent
• Phase 5: Post Module Operations

To start with Empire, try executing the help command or inputting ? for further options:

Phase 1 – Listener Initiation

The first phase of Empire post exploitation is Listener Initiation. When using Empire, it is required to first configure a listener which would listen for incoming connections. A...