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Find at least two vulnerability scanners and compare. Post your findings along with links.
Nikto2
Nikto2 is an open-source vulnerability scanning software that focuses on web application security. Nikto2 can find around 6700 dangerous files causing issues to web servers and report outdated servers based versions. On top of that, Nikto2 can alert on server configuration issues and perform web server scans within a minimal time.
Nikto2 doesn’t offer any countermeasures for vulnerabilities found nor provide risk assessment features. However, Nikto2 is a frequently updated tool that enables a broader coverage of vulnerabilities.
Link: https://cirt.net/Nikto2
Netsparker
Netsparker is another web application vulnerability tool with an
automation feature available to find vulnerabilities. This tool is
also capable of finding vulnerabilities in thousands of web
applications within a few hours.
Although it is a paid enterprise-level vulnerability tool, it has
many advanced features. It has crawling technology that finds
vulnerabilities by crawling into the application. Netsparker can
describe and suggest mitigation techniques for vulnerabilities
found. Also, security solutions for advanced vulnerability
assessment are available.
Link: https://www.netsparker.com/