Packt Publishing, 2013. - 64 p.
Language: English
Netcat is a computer networking service for reading from and writing to network connections using TCP or UDP. Netcat is designed to be a dependable "back-end" device 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 investigation tool, since it can produce almost any kind of correlation you would need and has a number of built-in capabilities.
Netcat is often referred to as a "Swiss-army knife for TCP/IP". Its list of features includes port scanning, transferring files, and port listening, and it can be used as a backdoor.OverviewLearn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results.
Downloading, compiling, and installing Netcat on Windows and Linux platforms.
Establish a raw network connection so you can understand how Netcat processes information using a simplistic chat interface.
Establish and maintain a remote shell / back door on various operating systems.