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title: "Discussion on \"Information Gathering\" | Hashnode"
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# [Information Gathering](https://ifbv8.hashnode.dev/information-gathering?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Overview Information gathering is a critical phase of the penetration testing process, where the primary goal is to collect as much data as possible about the target system or application. The aim of this phase is to identify potential vulnerabilitie...

Nov 15, 2023 · 3 min read · ifbv8.hashnode.dev  
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