Metasploit Weekly Wrap-Up: 07/19/2025

ARM64 Windows Payload This latest metasploit-framework release marks a significant milestone, introducing the inaugural payload specifically designed for Windows ARM64 architecture: windows/aarch64/exec. This addition greatly expands the framework’s capabilities, enabling penetration testers and security researchers to develop and deploy exploits against the growing number of Windows devices powered by ARM processors. We extend our sincere gratitude…

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Exploiting an Internal Network, Loud and Proud

Rapid7 was recently tasked with testing a client’s internal network, an environment that included multiple subnets. Due to the size of the network, this was a paired internal – an engagement in which two consultants are assigned to the same network penetration test.  Starting softly We kicked off this one how we typically do: by…

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