(Security Analysis Tool for Auditing Networks) A utility that analyzes security vulnerabilities on the Internet. In April 1995, it was placed onto the Net as freeware by computer security specialist Dan Farmer.
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- Discussion threads 2009-07-29
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- Discussion threads 2009-02-17
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- Discussion threads 2009-02-06
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- Discussion threads 2009-01-20
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