# Getting started

## Prerequisites

* Linux system
* Python 3.6 or above
* Python PIP

## Installation and launch

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It is recommended to run and install with sudo because of vulnerability detection scripts.
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Enter the following command into your terminal.\
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`sudo pip3 install cardsec`\
`sudo cardsec`

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