nmap --top-ports 1000 target.example.com

Category: Security & Hardening

nmap --top-ports 1000 target.example.com

Scan the most frequently used ports

Targets the 1000 ports most often found open, a balanced middle ground between -F and -p-. The list is based on nmap's frequency data and is a good default for internal audits. Add -sV to identify what runs on each open port.
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