Encyclopedia > Port scan

Article Content

Port scan

Port scanning refers to checking for services presented on open TCP/IP port addresses, usually as part of a hacking attempt or computer security scan. Port scans are performed both by attackers and system administrators attempting to check the security of their systems.

nmap[?] is a popular port scanning tool.

All Wikipedia text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License

Search Encyclopedia

Search over one million articles, find something about almost anything!

Featured Article

Great River, New York

... The per capita income for the town is $35,509. 7.9% of the population and 6.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, ...