Nmap, or Network Mapper, is a free and open-source utility used for network discovery and security auditing. It is primarily used to discover devices on a network and the services they are offering, rather than for password cracking, encryption, or to serve as antivirus software.
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Can Nmap be used for vulnerability scanning as well, and if so, how?