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sslscan: Test a specified port.
$ sslscan ${example-com}:${465}
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The command "sslscan ${example-com}:${465}" is used to perform SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) scanning on a specific hostname and port number.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "sslscan": This is the name of the command or program that is being executed. It is likely an SSL/TLS scanning tool or utility.
  • "${example-com}": This is a placeholder representing the hostname or domain name you want to scan. For example, if you want to scan www.example.com, you would replace "${example-com}" with "www.example.com".
  • ":" (colon): This character is used to separate the hostname/domain name from the port number.
  • "465": This is the port number that will be scanned. In this case, port 465 is specified. Port 465 is typically used for secure SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) communication over SSL/TLS.

When the command is executed with the actual hostname/domain name and port number, the SSL/TLS scanning tool will connect to the specified server and analyze the SSL/TLS configuration, cipher suites, certificate details, and any potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses in the implementation. The scan results can be helpful in identifying security issues and ensuring appropriate SSL/TLS configurations are in place.

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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