Task-9: Port Scanning

[RickyTheDude]

Task: Perform a Basic Port Scan on 127.0.0.1 Using Nmap 📌 Objective:

Perform a basic port scan on your localhost (127.0.0.1) using Nmap to identify open ports and the associated services.

💡 Steps to Follow:

1. Install Nmap:

   • For Linux (Ubuntu/Debian-based systems):

     sudo apt update
     sudo apt install nmap

   • For macOS (using Homebrew):

     brew install nmap

   • For Windows:
     Download and install Nmap from the official Nmap website.

2. Run the Nmap Scan:

   • Open a terminal and run the following command to scan ports on localhost (127.0.0.1):

     nmap 127.0.0.1

   • This will scan the default ports and display the open ports and services.

3. Analyze the Output:

   • Review the output to identify open ports and the corresponding services. A typical output may look like:

     Starting Nmap 7.80 ( https://nmap.org ) at 2024-12-24 10:00 UTC
     Nmap scan report for 127.0.0.1
     Host is up (0.0000s latency).
     
     PORT   STATE SERVICE
     22/tcp open  ssh
     80/tcp open  http
     443/tcp open https

   • PORT: The port number
   • STATE: Whether the port is open or closed
   • SERVICE: The service running on the port

4. Capture and Submit Your Output:

   • Take a screenshot of the Nmap scan results showing the open ports and services on 127.0.0.1.

🎯 Submission Format:

• Submit the screenshot showing the results of your Nmap scan on 127.0.0.1. Ensure no sensitive information is visible.

🚨 Privacy Note:
Ensure that no personal IP addresses or sensitive information is visible in your screenshot.

✨ Bonus Tip:
Explore other IPs in your network or virtual machines by modifying the IP in the command to discover more open ports!

Happy scanning! 🔍