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Network Standards |Security Tools |Expert Tools | NetCat Utility

Security Tools for Expert Users:

NetCat Utility

   Experience Level III (Expert)

 Malware Detection Utility

 Free under the GNU-General Public Licence (GPL).

 Apple OS and LINUX versions available by compiling source code.

Description of NetCat:
From the NetCat home page below: "Netcat is a featured networking utility which reads and writes data across network connections, using the TCP/IP protocol. It is designed to be a reliable "back-end" tool that can be used directly or easily driven by other programs and scripts. At the same time, it is a feature-rich network debugging and exploration tool, since it can create almost any kind of connection you would need and has several interesting built-in capabilities."
 
Basic Instructions for use:
You will need to be familiar with the TCP/IP protocol, as well as command-line interfaces to use this utility. Please refer to the NetCat Website for more information.
 
More Information:
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NetCat Home Page




Disclaimer: The University at Albany is not affiliated with the tools described herein or their authors. Further, the University at Albany is not responsible for their use, or loss or damages resulting from their use. The University does not endorse or support the use of these tools.