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HostsFileEditor vs w3af

A side-by-side look at HostsFileEditor and w3af. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HostsFileEditor

HostsFileEditor

Security & Privacy

HostsFileEditor is a free, open-source editor for the hosts file on Windows. It allows you to easily edit the file to block ads, malware, and unwanted sites.

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w3af

w3af

Security & Privacy

w3af is an open source web application security scanner. It helps developers and security researchers identify and exploit vulnerabilities in web apps. w3af is designed to find XSS, SQLi, RCE, and other common web app vulnerabilities.

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