A piece of software and or hardware designed to detect the presence of vulnerabilities in an IT system.
Questions tagged [vulnerability-scanners]
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w3af plugin development example
I'm new to w3af, and I would like to build my own plugin. I have searched on w3af web and googled it for some examples but no luck...
Can anyone give me an example how to start building plugins or where to look?
Thanks in advance!
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Best free website vulnerability scanners
I need to check web security and vulnerability in my web application. Whatever free vulnerability scanners application or vulnerability scan online site's are available?
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Pentesting: Active vs Passive Scan
I couldn't find answers to this question on this forum so I'm just gonna ask:
What are Active Scans and Passive Scans? What are their differences?
Please include in your answer(s):
differences in methods
risks in using active/passive scanners
how…
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How to scan internet?
I was wondering if you know how to portscan internet and be compliant with law. I mean a SYN scan and a little UDP one.
Such database would be very useful, and should be public anyway. I think this would be a great push for the internet security, if…
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How to find bugs/ vulnerabilities in web apps/sites?
What knowledge is needed?
What software is to be used?
How are the reports written? PS: Websites like facebook.com
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