amass-enum:tldr:7ab56

amass-enum: Save the results to a text file.

amass

$ amass enum -o ${output_file} -d ${domain_name}

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This command is likely being used in the context of performing reconnaissance or information gathering on a specific domain using the tool called "amass."

Here is the breakdown of the command:

amass: Refers to the amass tool itself, which is a powerful open-source network mapper designed for gathering information about online assets such as domains, IP addresses, and more.
enum: Short for "enumerate," it indicates that the command will initiate the domain enumeration process.
-o ${output_file}: Specifies the output file path and name where the results of the enumeration will be stored. ${output_file} is a placeholder that should be replaced with the desired output file path and name. For example, -o ~/Desktop/results.txt will save the output to a file named "results.txt" on the desktop.
-d ${domain_name}: Specifies the target domain for which the enumeration will be conducted. ${domain_name} is a placeholder that needs to be replaced with the actual domain name to be enumerated. For example, -d example.com will perform enumeration on the "example.com" domain.

Overall, this command will run the amass tool to enumerate a specified domain's online assets and store the results in an output file.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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