hacking tool
Breach assistance software
A hacking tool is software or hardware used to probe, exploit, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
The term covers a wide range—from password crackers and network scanners to exploit kits.
Security professionals use the same tools legitimately for penetration testing: The security team ran hacking tools against our own servers to find vulnerabilities.
Context determines whether use is malicious or defensive.
- exploitNotable act or abuse
- zero dayUndiscovered security flaw
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- scriptWritten words for performance
- backdoorHidden bypass mechanism
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- malwarevirus, viruses, worm, worms, trojan horse
hacking toolcommercial software
Licensed programs for sale
enterprise software · productivity software · proprietary software
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antivirus software · firewall · security suite · security patch · antimalware
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