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How to install and use Cisco Torch

Cisco Torch is a Perl-based multipurpose tool for testing the security of Cisco devices. It is used primarily for auditing and testing Cisco routers and switches for vulnerabilities. It performs tasks such as brute-forcing Cisco enable passwords, SNMP community string guessing, …

Quick install: sudo apt install cisco-torch

Installation steps

  1. Open a terminal on Kali Linux
  2. Run sudo apt install cisco-torch
  3. Confirm it runs with cisco-torch -h
  4. Point it at a lab device you may test

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