netcat vs pwncat
A side-by-side look at netcat and pwncat. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
netcat
Network & Admin
Netcat is a networking utility for reading from and writing to network connections using TCP or UDP. It can be used to create simple one-shot connections, interface with more full-featured network services, and build quick backdoors and relays.
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pwncat
Security & Privacy
pwncat is a netcat on steroids with firewall, IDS/IPS evasion, self-injecting shell and port forwarding magic. It aims to be a one-stop shop for all your remote access needs.
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