Port-scanner.exe -

: Versions like Advanced_Port_Scanner_2.5.3869.exe are common Win32 executables. Functionality of Port Scanners

: The application is actively listening for connections.

: No application is listening, though the host is reachable. Port-Scanner.exe

Because port scanning is a primary technique used by hackers to find vulnerabilities (such as "open doors" into a network), security software often flags these executables.

The most frequent association with this filename is , developed by Famatech. : Versions like Advanced_Port_Scanner_2

: Legitimate installations are usually found in C:\Program Files (x86)\Advanced Port Scanner\ .

A port scanner works by sending requests to specific ports on a host and analyzing the responses to determine their status: Because port scanning is a primary technique used

: It is used by network administrators to identify open TCP/UDP ports, find all network devices (including Wi-Fi routers and computers), and obtain information about those devices.