Vulnerability scanners are automated tools designed to assess and identify vulnerabilities within computer systems, networks, applications, or databases. They work by systematically probing target systems for known security weaknesses, misconfigurations, or software flaws that could potentially be exploited by attackers. These scanners can be either network-based or host-based: Network-Based Scanners: These scanners examine the network infrastructure and devices connected to it, such as servers, routers, […]




