Description

A Port Scanner, when integrated into malware, acts as a reconnaissance tool. Its core function is to probe a system or network, identifying open ports and the services listening on them. By scanning specific port ranges, the malware can discern potential gateways into further system exploitation. For cybercriminals, this feature is invaluable during post-exploitation stages, particularly for privilege escalation or lateral movement. If a high-privilege service is detected, it could be a prime target, especially if it's susceptible to known vulnerabilities or if the malware has already harvested relevant credentials. In essence, a Port Scanner aids malicious actors in widening their sphere of influence within a compromised environment.

Associated with Releases

Version	Origins	Authors	Languages	Release Date
NetBus 1.70	Sweden 🇸🇪	cf	Delphi	Nov, 1998
Beast 2.01	Romania 🇷🇴	Tataye	Delphi	Jun, 2003
Optix Pro 1.32	Unknown 🏴‍☠️	s13az3 , xMs	Delphi	Sep, 2003
Beast 2.02	Romania 🇷🇴	Tataye	Delphi	Sep, 2003
Beast 2.07	Romania 🇷🇴	Tataye	Delphi	Aug, 2004
Optix Pro 1.33	Unknown 🏴‍☠️	s13az3	Delphi	Aug, 2004
Nuclear RAT 2.1.0	Brazil 🇧🇷	Caesar2k	Delphi	Sep, 2007
DarkComet RAT 5.3.1	France 🇫🇷	DarkCoderSc	Delphi	Jun, 2012