Offensive Nmap

Offensive Nmap is a curated repository of practical documentation, examples, and advanced usage tips focused on offensive port scanning and network reconnaissance using Nmap and its alternatives.

Getting Started

Installation

• Debian/Ubuntu-based systems:

  sudo apt install nmap

• Red Hat/Fedora-based systems:

  sudo dnf install nmap

Basic Usage

• Show available options:

  nmap --help

• Check installed version:

  nmap --version

• Scan a single target:

  nmap 192.168.1.1

Explore detailed guides for each Nmap feature and technique:

• Target Specification
• Host Discovery
• Scan Techniques
• Script Scan (NSE)
• Service and Version Detection
• OS Detection
• Output Formats
• Port Specification and Scan Order
• Timing and Performance Tuning
• Firewall Evasion and Spoofing