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amass-track:tldr:22a15

amass-track: Show the difference between a certain point in time and the last enumeration.
$ amass track -dir ${path-to-database_directory} -d ${domain_name} -since ${01-02 15:04:05 2006 MST}
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The command you provided is using the "amass" tool with the "track" subcommand. Here's what each part of the command means:

  • amass: It is a command-line tool used for reconnaissance and mapping of internet connectivity.
  • track: It is a subcommand within the "amass" tool used to track changes in DNS resolutions and deal with larger datasets over time.

The command also contains several options and parameters:

  • -dir ${path-to-database_directory}: This option specifies the directory where the amass database files will be stored. You need to replace ${path-to-database_directory} with the actual path on your system.
  • -d ${domain_name}: This option specifies the domain name for which you want to track changes. Replace ${domain_name} with the desired domain name.
  • -since ${01-02 15:04:05 2006 MST}: This option sets the starting point for tracking changes. The provided value, ${01-02 15:04:05 2006 MST}, represents a specific date and time format. The date is "January 2, 2006," the time is "15:04:05" (24-hour clock format), and "MST" stands for Mountain Standard Time. You might want to modify this value to the desired starting point in the format specified.

By executing this command, you will use amass to track changes in DNS resolutions for the specified domain since the specified date and time, storing the data in the specified database directory.

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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