How Scanning Works
Understanding Hacker Bot's attack methodology.
Attack Philosophy
Hacker Bot simulates real-world attackers using the same techniques, tools, and methodologies. We don't just run a checklist—we think like adversaries to find vulnerabilities that automated scanners miss.
- Black-box by default: We start with zero knowledge, just like a real attacker
- Attack chains: We chain vulnerabilities together to show real impact
- Context-aware: Payloads adapt to your tech stack and responses
- Safe execution: Destructive payloads require explicit opt-in
Scanning Engine
Our engine combines multiple testing approaches:
Passive Analysis
Header inspection, SSL analysis, information disclosure checks without sending attack payloads
Active Fuzzing
Intelligent payload generation targeting identified input vectors
Logic Testing
Authentication bypass, authorization flaws, business logic vulnerabilities
Configuration Audit
Security headers, CORS, cookie settings, TLS configuration
Vulnerability Categories
We test for vulnerabilities across these categories:
- • SQL Injection (SQLi)
- • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- • Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
- • Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)
- • Authentication Bypass
- • Authorization Flaws
- • File Upload Vulnerabilities
- • Remote Code Execution (RCE)
- • XML External Entities (XXE)
- • Deserialization Attacks
- • Path Traversal
- • CORS Misconfiguration
Rate Limiting & Safety
We're designed to test without breaking your systems:
- Intelligent rate limiting that adapts to your server responses
- Automatic back-off when errors are detected
- Safe mode available for production environments
- Configurable request delays and concurrency limits
- No destructive payloads without explicit authorization