Why Custom Word-lists?
- It is so important to know how to create custom word lists, so that that you can contextualize word-list for your target .Custom Word or contextualized Word lists gives high chance for the brute forcing process to be a success. Custom word lists allow you to apply a more strategic approach based on your specific needs and objectives.By focusing on likely combinations and phrases, you can optimize your time and resources.
Things to consider when creating a custom word-list. in this case the focus is on web app penetration testing, when brute forcing directories or files and subdomains
- What type of web server running eg if it is a linux based or windows based
- what programming language been used
- Understanding where and what you brute forcing eg subdomains or directories
- choose right file extensions when brute forcing for files
- Always consider the ethical implications and legal boundaries
