What is Enumeration?
Enumeration is the process of extracting user names, machine names, network resources, shares, and services from a system or network. In the enumeration phase, the attacker creates active connections with system and performs directed queries to gain more information about the target. The attackers use the information collected by means of enumeration to identify the vulnerabilities or weak points in the system security, which helps them exploit the target system. It allows the attacker to …
