RECONNAISSANCE MODULE

Reconnaissance
Tools

Advanced information gathering and enumeration toolkit with 7 powerful modules for professional penetration testing and security assessments.

What is Reconnaissance?

Reconnaissance (often shortened to "recon") is the first and most critical phase of any security assessment or penetration test. It involves gathering as much information as possible about a target system, network, or organization without directly interacting with the target in ways that might raise alarms.

The information gathered during the reconnaissance phase forms the foundation for all subsequent testing activities. A thorough reconnaissance can reveal potential attack vectors, misconfigurations, exposed services, and valuable intelligence that helps security professionals identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors do.

MAW-AIO's reconnaissance modules provide comprehensive tools for both passive and active information gathering, enabling security professionals to map attack surfaces, enumerate assets, and identify potential security weaknesses efficiently.

7 Reconnaissance Modules

01

Subdomain Scanner

Operational

Discover subdomains using advanced enumeration techniques including DNS bruteforcing, certificate transparency logs, and API-based discovery methods.

Key Features:

  • Multiple discovery sources (DNS, CT logs, APIs)
  • Fast concurrent enumeration
  • Wildcard detection and filtering
  • Automated DNS resolution validation
02

Domain Grabber

Operational

Extract and collect domain names from various sources including web pages, text files, APIs, and online databases for comprehensive asset enumeration.

Key Features:

  • Multi-source domain extraction
  • Pattern-based domain discovery
  • Automated deduplication
  • Export to multiple formats
03

Reverse IP Lookup

Operational

Discover all domains and websites hosted on the same IP address, revealing shared hosting environments and related infrastructure that may share security configurations.

Key Features:

  • Multiple reverse IP databases
  • Shared hosting detection
  • Virtual host enumeration
  • Infrastructure mapping
04

Tech Stack Detector

Operational

Identify web technologies, frameworks, libraries, CMS platforms, server software, and programming languages used by target websites to assess potential vulnerabilities associated with specific tech stacks.

Key Features:

  • 1000+ technology fingerprints
  • Framework version detection
  • Server configuration analysis
  • JavaScript library identification
05

Port Scanner

Operational

Fast concurrent port scanning with service detection to identify open ports, running services, and potential entry points across target systems with customizable speed and stealth options.

Key Features:

  • High-speed concurrent scanning
  • Service version detection
  • Customizable port ranges
  • TCP/UDP protocol support
06

Directory Bruteforce

Operational

Discover hidden directories, files, and endpoints on web servers using intelligent wordlist-based enumeration with recursive scanning and response analysis capabilities.

Key Features:

  • Multi-threaded bruteforcing
  • Custom wordlist support
  • Recursive directory scanning
  • Status code filtering
07

API Endpoint Scanner

Operational

Discover REST, GraphQL, SOAP, and WebSocket API endpoints through intelligent enumeration, documentation parsing, and JavaScript analysis to map application API surfaces.

Key Features:

  • Multiple API protocol support
  • JavaScript file analysis
  • OpenAPI/Swagger detection
  • GraphQL introspection

Best Practices & Legal Considerations

Do's

  • Always obtain written authorization before testing
  • Stay within the defined scope of engagement
  • Document all reconnaissance activities
  • Use rate limiting to avoid service disruption
  • Respect robots.txt and security policies

Don'ts

  • Never test systems without permission
  • Don't exceed authorized scope boundaries
  • Avoid aggressive scanning that impacts performance
  • Don't use reconnaissance for malicious purposes
  • Never share sensitive findings publicly

Common Use Cases

Bug Bounty Programs

Enumerate assets and discover subdomains to expand attack surface coverage in authorized bug bounty engagements.

Penetration Testing

Gather comprehensive intelligence during the information gathering phase of professional penetration tests.

Security Assessments

Map organizational assets and infrastructure to identify potential security gaps and misconfigurations.