brutus

Brutus is an advanced, multi-protocol authentication testing tool designed for penetration testers and red team operators, enabling efficient credential validation across a diverse range of network services such as SSH, RDP, and databases. Built in Go as a single binary with no external dependencies, it offers features like SOCKS5 proxy support, aggressive mode tuning, and seamless integration with tools like Nerva and naabu for automated workflows. Notably, it includes a library of known bad keys and supports account enumeration, making it a versatile asset for modern offensive security practices.