setoolkit
An open-source penetration testing framework for social engineering with custom attack vectors to create believable attacks quickly.
What is setoolkit?
The Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET) is an open-source penetration testing framework designed for social engineering. It provides security professionals with custom attack vectors to simulate realistic social engineering attacks, such as phishing and credential harvesting, in controlled testing environments. The tool helps organizations assess their security posture and train employees against social engineering threats.
Security professionals, penetration testers, and ethical hackers who conduct authorized security assessments and social engineering simulations. It is also used by organizations for security awareness training and red team exercises.
Developers choose SET for its specialized focus on social engineering, pre-built attack modules that save time, and its reputation as a trusted tool from a professional security firm. Its open-source nature and comprehensive documentation make it accessible for both learning and professional use in ethical security testing.
Overview
The Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET) repository from TrustedSec - All new versions of SET will be deployed here.
Use Cases
Best For
- Simulating phishing attacks to test employee awareness
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