Web applications often have directories and files that are not linked from the main pages. These paths can expose admin panels, backup files, logs, and config data. Automated content discovery tools like Gobuster use wordlists to test hundreds or thousands of paths quickly, and finding these before attackers do is a key part of web application security testing. Using the Acme IT Support practice target on TryHackMe, you can see exactly how an attacker builds up knowledge of a target step by step, starting from a small fast scan and moving to deeper coverage with file extension checks. Ethical Considerations Only scan systems you own or have written permission to test. Set clear scope limits before scanning, including target hosts, paths, time windows, and allowed methods. Start with safe scan settings to avoid breaking services. Handle found data with care. Do not take, share, or publish sensitive content from logs, backups, or archives.…