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cryptcat:tldr:3c7d0

cryptcat: [l]isten on a specified [p]ort and print any data received.
$ cryptcat -k ${password} -l -p ${port}
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The command "cryptcat -k ${password} -l -p ${port}" is used to create a secure network connection between two computers using encryption.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "cryptcat" is the name of the command used to initiate the secure connection.
  • "-k ${password}" is an option that specifies the encryption password. The "${password}" part is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual password you want to use for encryption.
  • "-l" is an option that tells cryptcat to listen for incoming connections on the specified port.
  • "-p ${port}" is an option that specifies the port number to use for the connection. The "${port}" part is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual port number you want to use.

So, when you run this command, cryptcat will start listening for incoming encrypted connections on the specified port, using the provided password for encryption.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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