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Netcat (or nc) is a versatile command line tool for transferring data across networks. It is commonly referred to as the “Swiss Army knife of networking tools”. Netcat is a network utility that can read and write data across network connections using either TCP or UDP protocols. It can also be used for port scanning, port redirection, and as a network daemon for listening for incoming connections. Netcat is a great tool for testing port connectivity, transferring files, and for performing network analysis. It is also an excellent tool for building custom network applications such as chat programs, file transfer programs, and remote shell access programs. Netcat is often used for remote administration, and is a popular tool among system administrators and network engineers.

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