Kportscan 3.0 [new]
| Tool | Packets/sec | Time (sec) | Detection rate (open ports) | |------|-------------|------------|-----------------------------| | Nmap (default -sS) | 1,200 | 87 | 99.2% | | Masscan (rate=10k) | 10,500 | 11 | 97.8% | | ZMap (TCP SYN) | 1,200,000 | 0.09 | 95.1% | | (adaptive) | 850,000 | 0.13 | 99.5% | | KPortScan 3.0 (stealth) | 8,000 | 14 | 99.3% |
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): EDR solutions can be configured to alert on the execution of known hacking tools. While attackers may rename the KPortScan executable, its behavior and the specific command-line arguments it uses can often be identified through behavioral analysis. kportscan 3.0
KPortScan 3.0 is not just an incremental update; it is a complete overhaul. While older versions focused on basic TCP connect scans and simple host discovery, version 3.0 introduces multi-threaded asynchronous scanning, advanced service detection, scriptable automation, and a redesigned user interface that competes with commercial tools like SolarWinds Port Scanner and Advanced IP Scanner – but without the hefty price tag. | Tool | Packets/sec | Time (sec) |
Originally a popular port scanner on hacking forums, KPortScan 3.0 is a lightweight, high-speed tool often used for large-scale network discovery. Unlike general-purpose scanners like Nmap , it is frequently utilized by threat actors—specifically ransomware operators—to identify open Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) ports across internal networks. While older versions focused on basic TCP connect