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Nmap is used to discover hosts and services on a computer network by sending packets and analyzing the responses.
Nmap provides a number of features for probing computer networks, including host discovery and service and operating system detection. These features are extensible by scripts that provide more advanced service detection,[4] vulnerability detection,[4] and other features. Nmap can adapt to network conditions including latency and congestion during a scan.
Nmap Tutorial For Beginners - 1 - What is Nmap?
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