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| ⚫ | In [[computing]], '''netcat''' is a [[Computer network|network]] utility for reading from and writing to network connections on either [[Transmission Control Protocol|TCP]] or [[User Datagram Protocol|UDP]]. It is designed in a thin and simple way, which makes it easy to incorporate in larger applications. Because of its versatility, netcat is also called the "TCP/IP Swiss Army Knife". |
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The original version of netcat is a [[UNIX]] program. Its author is known only as *hobbit*. A [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] version of netcat was created by Chris Wysopal. |
The original version of netcat is a [[UNIX]] program. Its author is known only as *hobbit*. A [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] version of netcat was created by Chris Wysopal. |
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Revision as of 16:31, 28 November 2004
In computing, netcat is a network utility for reading from and writing to network connections on either TCP or UDP. It is designed in a thin and simple way, which makes it easy to incorporate in larger applications. Because of its versatility, netcat is also called the "TCP/IP Swiss Army Knife".
The original version of netcat is a UNIX program. Its author is known only as *hobbit*. A Windows version of netcat was created by Chris Wysopal.