TOOL TUTORIAL · Network Discovery & Infrastructure Assessment
How to install and use Masscan
Masscan is a high-speed network scanner used for large-scale network scanning and port scanning. It is known for its speed and efficiency, capable of scanning large networks or the entire internet quickly. Masscan is commonly used in security assessments, network inventory, and …
Quick install:
sudo apt install masscan
Installation steps
- Open a terminal on Kali or Ubuntu
- Run sudo apt install masscan to install it
- Confirm the install with masscan --version
- Run scans with sudo because it needs raw socket access
- Only scan address ranges you own or are allowed to test