How to scan for open ports using netcat and superscan

Most of the times there is a need to know the open ports for the analysis of system security . A attacker can get into your system through the open ports . To fix it you need to know which ports are open , so than you can take the necessary steps . Here is how you can check those open ports using netcat , superscan and strobe applications .


Netcat is one of the popular application which you can use to scan a target for open ports and services. This below video show how you can use it



SuperScan is another useful application which can be used to discover which ports are open on the target. Identifying the open ports tells an attacker what ports are available for potential exploit.