guys is it safe to use metasploit framework this days.i installed it and run the db and got a message of i love shells --egypt and found it suspicious
Yes, it’s generally safe to use the Metasploit Framework, but the message you’re seeing, “I love shells –egypt,” is not something to be overly concerned about.
This is actually a known, harmless Easter egg left by an early Metasploit developer who went by the handle “egypt.” It’s a playful nod to the hacker culture and not an indication of any compromise.
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However, as with any security tool, it’s important to download and install it from the official source, such as the Rapid7 GitHub repository, or through verified package managers.
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