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Network Security

9 Best Free and Open Source Linux Terminal-Based Port Scanners

January 24, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Roundup, Security, System Software

Linux has a good range of port scanners that help administrators identify and rectify weaknesses in a system.

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turbo-scanner – port scanner and service detection tool

January 24, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Security

turbo-scanner is a port scanner and service detection tool that uses 1000 goroutines at once to scan any hosts IP or FQDN.

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havn – fast configurable port scanner

January 15, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Security

havn is a lightweight self-contained port scanning application using asynchronous Tokio multithreading to deliver fast and reliable results.

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Encryption

5 Best Free and Open Source Frontends for GnuPG

January 6, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Security

GnuPG is a superb tool though it’s a command line affair. If you’re looking for a GUI frontend, check out these tools.

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Encryption software

Lock – process data with GnuPG

January 5, 2025 Steve Emms Security

Lock is a graphical front-end for GnuPG (GPG) making use of an attractive LibAdwaita GUI.

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ffuf – fast web fuzzer

December 14, 2024 Steve Emms CLI, Programming, Security

ffuf is a fast web fuzzer. Essentially , fuzzing is an automated method designed to see how an application handles strange inputs.

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Security

feroxbuster – recursive discovery tool

December 11, 2024 Steve Emms Security

feroxbuster is a tool designed to perform Forced Browsing. It’s a fast, simple, recursive content discovery tool.

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13 Best Free and Open Source Steganography Tools

December 3, 2024 Steve Emms Roundup, Security

We recommend steganography tools captured in a LinuxLinks-style ratings chart. All the software is free and open source goodness.

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Security

9 Useful Free and Open Source Reverse Vulnerability Analysis Tools

November 23, 2024 Steve Emms Roundup, Security

Vulnerability analysis is an essential activity for enterprise security. We recommend useful open source tools.

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Security

Nosey Parker – find secrets in textual data

November 19, 2024 Steve Emms CLI, Security

Nosey Parker is a command-line program that finds secrets and sensitive information in textual data and Git history.

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