Computerworld

Port scans may not always signal attacks, research indicates

The assumption that network port scans are a precursor to attempted hacks into computers may be misleading, according to research at the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering.
SlashGear

Internet Port Scanning Explained: What It Is, And How It Works

To most, the term "internet port scanning" might sound like the kind of nonsensical technobabble you would hear on an episode of "NCIS." However, port scanning is a very real and widely used method, ...
Ars Technica

Security Audit: Port scans, information, and control

Superscan isn't a great tool to use for a security audit. It tends to have a lot of false positives on services running on discovered ports. <BR><BR>A port scan is just one element that you need to ...
Computerworld

Port Scans Don’t Always Precede Network Hacks

The assumption that network port scans are a precursor to attempted hacks into computers may be flawed, according to research from the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering. An ...
CSOonline

Port Scan Spike Could Indicate Attackers’ Use of Latest Windows DNS Server Exploit

A major spike in activity targeting TCP Port 1025 on Windows systems may be a sign that attackers are gathering intelligence for an upcoming attack against unpatched servers, Symantec warned Monday.