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burpsuite: Start Burp Suite using the default configuration.
$ burpsuite --use-defaults
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The command "burpsuite --use-defaults" instructs the Burp Suite application to start using the default settings.

Burp Suite is a software toolkit commonly used for security testing of web applications. It consists of several tools that can be used for various purposes such as intercepting and modifying HTTP requests, conducting vulnerability scans, and analyzing responses.

The "--use-defaults" flag, when used with the "burpsuite" command, tells the application to load and apply the default settings. These settings typically include commonly recommended configurations for various components of Burp Suite, such as the proxy, spider, scanner, and extensions. The default settings aim to provide a balanced configuration that covers most common use cases and helps users get started quickly.

By using this command, a user can launch Burp Suite with a predefined set of settings recommended by the developers. The user can then customize these settings as per their specific requirements.

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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