zmap ☆
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Description:
Network scanner for Internet-wide network studies
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @zmapio  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: network-scanner security research internet-scale scanning
Install: brew install zmap
About:
Zmap is a high-performance network scanner designed for Internet-wide network studies. It leverages single packet probes to efficiently scan the entire IPv4 address space, enabling researchers to gather data on service availability and network topology. The tool is optimized for speed, capable of scanning the entire internet in minutes under ideal conditions.
Key Features:
  • High-speed scanning capable of gigabit throughput
  • Supports multiple probe types including TCP, UDP, and ICMP
  • Modular design allowing for custom probe modules
  • Stateless operation for maximum efficiency
Use Cases:
  • Measuring global service adoption and deployment
  • Network censuses and infrastructure mapping
  • Security auditing and exposure assessment
  • Studying protocol deployment and versioning
Alternatives:
  • masscan – Similar high-performance scanning capabilities, but Zmap is specifically designed for research and academic use cases
  • nmap – More comprehensive feature set including service detection and OS fingerprinting, but significantly slower for large-scale scans
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2025 7:16pm 0 VERSION_BUMP aaf08e6c
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