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amass: Show general help.

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$ amass -help

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The command "amass -help" is used to obtain help and information about the "amass" tool.

Amass is a popular open-source tool used for enumerating subdomains and conducting reconnaissance during security assessments. It helps in the discovery and mapping of IP addresses, domain names, and associated resources. By using various techniques like scraping websites, querying DNS servers, and reverse DNS lookups, Amass generates comprehensive lists of subdomains associated with a given domain.

When you run the command "amass -help," the tool displays a list of available command-line options and their descriptions. It provides details about how to use the various features and functionalities provided by Amass. This information is useful for understanding the tool's capabilities and utilizing it effectively for security analysis purposes.

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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