Chapter 2. Netcat Penetration Testing Features
- Solutions in this chapter:
- Port Scanning and Service Identification
- Egress Firewall Testing
- Avoiding Detection
- Creating a Backdoor using Netcat on a Windows XP or Windows 2003 Server
- Summary
- Solutions Fast Track
- Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction
Netcat is a robust Transmission Control Protocol (TCP/Internet Protocol (IP) utility that can handle a multitude of system- and network-related functions. This chapter will focus on some common ways to use Netcat during the network penetration testing process. Although Netcat is not an exploitation tool in itself, it can help keep a foothold once you have exploited a system. In this chapter we'll discuss the Netcat port scanning and service identification ...
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