Netcat is an extremely powerful tool that security professionals use to do many things s when it comes to targeting networks and client machines. Some of the potential uses of Netcat is to scan all ports and connect to ones that are widely used to hide itself. Conduct file transfers back and forth across the network. Another important use for the tool is that it allows individuals to test their servers and firewalls. Also it can be used to test network performance. Sending commands back and forth using Netcat allows individuals to send commands back and forth across the network to client machines.
1. What ways can Netcat be used to transfer information back and forth across the network?
2. How does Netcat sneak into well known and used ports without being detected?
1. What ways can Netcat be used to transfer information back and forth across the network?
Netcat uses a TCP protocol to transfer the information back and fourth. TCP is more used for the transferring the web traffic but it can be used locally to transfer the file as well using the netcat. To transfer the file you will have to run the netcat on the both devices first the device that will be sending the data from and the receiving deceive to accept the data.