Nmap (Network Mapper) is an open-source utility that probes networks to identify live hosts, open ports, running services, OS details, and network characteristics. It supports a wide range of scan types (SYN, TCP connect, UDP, ACK, Xmas, etc.), service and version detection, OS fingerprinting, and advanced scripting via the Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE).
Why choose Nmap 7.98?
This release includes protocol and detection improvements, updated service/version probes, and stability/compatibility fixes. Itβs maintained for accuracy and performance across large and complex networks.
Key Features & Benefits
π§ Host Discovery β Detect active hosts with ICMP, ARP, TCP/UDP probes.
π Port Scanning β Multiple scan types (SYN, TCP connect, UDP, NULL/XMAS/FIN).
π Service & Version Detection β Identify running services and their versions.
π» OS Detection β Fingerprint target OS and network stack details.
βοΈ Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) β Automate detection, vulnerability checks, and tasks with scripts.
π Flexible Output β Text, XML, grepable, and interactive (Zenmap) outputs for reports.
π Performance Tuning β Parallelism and timing options for fast scans across large ranges.
π Security Auditing β Useful for vulnerability reconnaissance and compliance checks.
- Download the file: nmap-7-98.exe
- Double-click the installer to start setup.
- Accept the license and choose components (Nmap, Ncat, Zenmap GUI if available, Nmap Scripting Engine).
- Follow on-screen prompts to complete installation.
- Open Nmap from the Start menu or use it from Command Prompt / PowerShell.
- Example quick scan: nmap -sS -Pn 192.168.1.0/24
- To run a service/version detection scan: nmap -sV target.com
- For NSE scripts: nmap --script=default,safe target.com