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* [[Flatbed scanner]] |
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| + | "Some scanners are designed to [[scan]] only a single [[networked computer]], gaining as much [[reconnaissance data]] about that [[system]] as possible. Others can [[scan]] any entire range of [[IP address|network addresses]], seeking out those that appear to have a particular [[operating system]] or service [[run]]ning that may be [[vulnerable]] to an [[attack]]. Still others are designed to scan and map out entire Local Area Networks (LANs), identifying each host that resides on that network." |
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Revision as of 23:52, 18 November 2012
Overview
The term scanner is used in connection with a variety of hardware devices and software, including:
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The first two are hardware devices. The remainder generally are software programs employed by cyber criminals.
Cybercrime
"Some scanners are designed to scan only a single networked computer, gaining as much reconnaissance data about that system as possible. Others can scan any entire range of network addresses, seeking out those that appear to have a particular operating system or service running that may be vulnerable to an attack. Still others are designed to scan and map out entire Local Area Networks (LANs), identifying each host that resides on that network."