It is certainly well known that “hacker tools” can be used for many legitimate purposes. Nmap, the Network Mapper and security scanner is no exception. These days, it is used routinely to identify the ...

Nmap is a tool that is commonly used by hackers to discover information about a target network. Network technicians also use Nmap to troubleshoot and document their network. The tool produces ...

Scanning your local network on macOS can be a powerful tool for network administrators and curious users alike, providing valuable insights into the devices connected to your network. Here’s a step-by ...

A number of weeks ago, I provided and described a script that uses nmap to quickly scan a system or subnet for activity on a particular port. Useful for detecting, say, web servers or Oracle ...