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netcat vs Wireshark

A side-by-side look at netcat and Wireshark. 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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Wireshark

Wireshark

Network & Admin

Wireshark is an open-source packet analyzer software used for network troubleshooting, analysis, and communications protocol development. It allows users to see what's happening on their network at a microscopic level.

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