Performing a detailed scan
The following command is used to perform an aggressive scan on the target system with the IP address using the Nmap tool in Kali Linux. When you run this command, Nmap will perform a comprehensive scan on the target IP address, combining various scanning techniques to gather as much information as possible about the target system. Specifically, the -A option enables the following :
- 1. OS Detection: Nmap will attempt to detect the operating system running on the target system.
- 2. Version Detection: Nmap will probe open ports to determine the service/version information of the applications running on those ports.
- 3. Script Scanning: Nmap will run a collection of default scripts designed to gather additional information about the target system, such as detecting vulnerabilities or collecting system data.
- 4. Traceroute: Nmap will perform a traceroute to determine the network path to the target system.
Command :
nmap -A <target>
Output :
15 Most Useful Host Scanning Commands – Kali Linux
Scanning and identifying live hosts on a network is one of the crucial activities for an ethical hacker or expert. One of the powerful tools in Kali Linux, a popular penetration testing distribution, is Nmap which has a variety of host scanning techniques. To gather valuable information about targets, detect vulnerabilities, and ultimately secure systems and networks, one needs these scanning commands. Mastering these commands would not only provide beginners with basic knowledge for doing their network reconnaissance effectively but would also help professionals conduct better security assessments on networks.