Netcat Power Tools

by Jan Kanclirz Jr.

Netcat in one of the most commonly used anti-hacking tools in the world. It 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 tool, since it can create almost any kind of connection you would need and has very interesting built-in capabilities. It lends itself to being useful in a myriad of situations. This book offers a comprehensive look at its possibilities.* Comprehensive introduction to the #4 most popular open source security tool available* Tips and tricks on the legitimate uses of Netcat* Detailed information on its nefarious purposes* Demystifies security issues surrounding Netcat* Case studies featuring dozens of ways to use Netcat in daily tasks

Paperback

First published February 15, 2008