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Operating System (OS) Fingerprinting
Operating System (OS) Fingerprinting: Analyzing characteristics of packets sent by a target, such as packet headers or listening ports, to identify the…
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Analyzing characteristics of packets sent by a target, such as packet headers or listening ports, to identify the operating system in use on the target. (SP 800-115) (NISTIR)
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