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Chapter 3: Identifying the Occupants (Service & OS Detection)

The terminal revealed a critical detail: Port 80 wasn't just a generic web server; it was running an outdated version of Apache. Alex also saw that the target was likely a machine. Chapter 4: The Deep Dive (Nmap Scripting Engine) Nmap Network Scanning Guide

The scripts cross-referenced the service versions with known CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) databases. Within seconds, the screen flashed red: The outdated Apache version was susceptible to a known exploit. Chapter 5: The Final Report (Output) Chapter 3: Identifying the Occupants (Service & OS