Why Attackers Use It
Attackers use port scanning primarily for reconnaissance. Before attempting to exploit a system, they want to understand what services are running and how they can be accessed. An open port often indicates a running service, such as a web application, database, or remote login service. Each service may have known vulnerabilities or configuration weaknesses. By […]
What Is Port Scanning and Why Attackers Use It
In the world of networking and cybersecurity, systems rarely expose everything openly. Services such as web servers, email servers, and remote access tools listen on specific communication points called ports. Port scanning is the process of checking which of these ports are open, closed, or filtered on a system or network. While port scanning can […]