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    OpenVAS, short for Open Vulnerability Assessment System, is an open-source network security scanner used for vulnerability assessment and management. It was first released in 2005 as a fork of the popular Nessus scanner and has since become one of the most widely used vulnerability scanners among security professionals and network administrators. OpenVAS works by conducting comprehensive vulnerability scans of network devices, servers, and web applications. It uses a large database of vulnerability tests and checks for known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security weaknesses. Here are some of the key features of OpenVAS: Comprehensive Scanning: OpenVAS is capable of conducting thorough scans of a wide range of network devices and applications, including servers, workstations, web applications, and databases. Extensive Vulnerability Database: OpenVAS has a vast database of vulnerability tests that can detect known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security weaknesses