nbtscan

Nbtscan is a command-line tool used for scanning and querying NetBIOS names over the network. It is primarily designed to provide information about NetBIOS services on a local or remote system. Nbtscan is available for various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. It uses the NetBIOS Name Service (NBNS) protocol to discover NetBIOS names and retrieves their corresponding IP addresses. The tool sends NBNS requests and listens for responses from NetBIOS-enabled devices on the network. Nbtscan can be used for network reconnaissance, helping to discover and identify devices running NetBIOS services. It provides detailed information about each NetBIOS name, such as the IP address, MAC address, NetBIOS unit type, and domain name. The output of nbtscan can be saved to a file or piped to other command-line tools for further analysis and processing. Nbtscan supports a range of scanning options, allowing users to specify timeout values, subnet masks, and port numbers for more targeted scanning. Overall, nbtscan is a useful tool for network administrators, security professionals, and enthusiasts who require NetBIOS scanning and information gathering capabilities.