In this article, we are scanning ports for security purposes. With it, it’s possible to scan for open ports on nearly any machine as long as you know the IP address. Step 4: build and install the program./configure Step 3: use the CD command to enter the source code folder. Step 2: extract the source code from the Tar archive.

Step 1: run wget to download the latest source-code of Zenmap. Alternatively, follow these instructions to build it from source. To install, search for “zenmap” and install it. Zenmap may be in your distribution’s software sources. Once it is enabled, use the Zypper package manager to install it to the system. OpenSUSE distributes Zenmap via the “OSS all” software repository. sudo dnf install -y nmap-frontend OpenSUSE Open up a terminal and use the DNF packaging tool to install Zenmap. Instead, Fedora users looking to use the Zenmap tool will need to install nmap-frontend. sudo pacman -S nmap Fedoraįedora Linux doesn’t have a “Zenmap” package. Installing this package will also install Zenmap. Instead, Arch users looking to use the GUI frontend for Nmap will need to install the nmap package via Pacman. On Arch Linux, there isn’t an official “Zenmap” package in the software repositories. If you’re in need of a newer version of Zenmap than what is included with Debian Stable proper, check out Debian Backports. However, keep in mind that this version is out of date due to the nature of Debian.

Otherwise, use this command in terminal: sudo apt install zenmap Debianĭebian has a version of Zenmap that is available for easy installation via the included software sources. Open up “Ubuntu Software Center,” search for “Zenmap”, and select the “Install” button. On Ubuntu, users can quickly get the latest version of Zenmap working without much trouble as Canonical makes it available in the main software sources. To install it, open up a terminal and follow the instructions below depending on your OS of choice. The software is usually found in mainstream distribution’s package repositories. Many people in the security industry use it, and as a result, it is simple to install on most mainstream Linux operating systems.

The program is by far the most well-known graphical front-end for Nmap on Linux. When it comes to port scanning, Zenmap is king. If you’re curious about that state of ports on your Linux PC, or other network devices on your network, you may want to scan open ports and close the ones you’re not using. Having ports like this open is a great way for intruders to gain unwanted access to your Linux PC. Leaving vulnerable networking ports open is dangerous, even with a steller, safe OS like Linux.

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