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The command "perl nikto.pl -update" is used to update the Nikto web vulnerability scanner tool.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

• "perl" is the command to run Perl scripts, as Nikto is written in Perl.
• "nikto.pl" refers to the actual Nikto script file that is being executed.
• "-update" is an option or argument passed to the script. In this case, it is telling the Nikto script to perform an update operation.

When the command is executed, it triggers the Nikto script and instructs it to check for any available updates. This would typically involve connecting to the internet and fetching the latest version or patch files for the tool. Once the update is complete, you would have the most recent version of Nikto, ensuring that you are using the latest security checks and bug fixes.