Port Scanning applications like Free Port Scanner help you identify open ports and services on a network host. They thoroughly scan specific ports for a given IP and reveal vulnerable access points, ...

If you're looking for a way to discover which ports are standing wide open on network machines, read about a powerful cross-platform solution that will do the trick. Editor’s note on June 4, 2015: ...

Knowing what services are running on your systems, and being able to identify if and when any of those services change, is the first step in securing your netwsork. Many tools can accomplish this, but ...

You should only scan ports on networks where you have explicit permission to do so. Port scanning can be detected and seen as malicious, getting you into hot water. Review nmap's legal guide to learn ...

How to run a quick port scan from Android with PortDroid Your email has been sent If you're looking for a best-in-breed port scanner to be used on the Android platform, PortDroid might be what you ...

So far, in my previous articles on Nmap, we've looked at how the scanner can be used to map and audit a network, as well as track down noncompliant devices and services. But hackers can also use Nmap ...

If you're smart and you're connected to the net, you're concerned about computer security. Open ports on your computers are invitations to criminal hackers and other evildoers to wreak havoc - and if ...