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netcat vs uMatrix

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

netcat

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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uMatrix

uMatrix

Security & Privacy

uMatrix is an open-source browser extension for Firefox, Chrome, and Firefox forks. It works as a firewall and allows users to selectively enable and disable various types of requests made by websites for improved security and privacy.

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