To most, the term "internet port scanning" might sound like the kind of nonsensical technobabble you would hear on an episode of "NCIS." However, port scanning is a very real and widely used method, ...

A recent update to an ad block filter list now allows the uBlock Origin extension to block most of the known sites that perform port scans of your local Windows computer. A few weeks ago, we reported ...

IP tools, when used properly, can help system builders tackle set-up and configuration chores, speed troubleshooting and problems resolution, and address all kinds of security issues and concerns. A ...

The assumption that network port scans are a precursor to attempted hacks into computers may be misleading, according to research at the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering.

A major spike in activity targeting TCP Port 1025 on Windows systems may be a sign that attackers are gathering intelligence for an upcoming attack against unpatched servers, Symantec warned Monday.

Investigations into recent increases in port 5000 scans have revealed the existence of two new worms: Bobax and Kibuv. The W32/Bobax-A worm, which employs the same Microsoft security vulnerability as ...

Nmap, short for Network Mapper, is a free and open source tool used for vulnerability checking, port scanning and, of course, network mapping. Despite being created back in 1997, Nmap remains the gold ...

Hi, these last days I have been having trouble with my internet, and when I checked my router logs I got this: Xmas port scan attack from WAN (ip:69.164.26.100) detected. Xmas port scan attack from ...

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 ...