nbtscan
Scan NetBIOS name information.
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pkg: nbtscan
nbtscan sweeps a network for NetBIOS names, MACs and shares — quick Windows-host discovery.
Syntax
nbtscan {CIDR}
Example
nbtscan 192.168.1.0/24
Lists NetBIOS names and MACs for hosts on the subnet.
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nbtscan
Usage examples
nbtscan 192.168.1.0/24
List NetBIOS names on a subnet.
Advantages
- Fast Windows host mapping
- MAC + name info
Disadvantages
- LAN/legacy only
- NetBIOS often disabled
Tags
#netbios#windows
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Frequently asked questions
What is nbtscan used for?
nbtscan sweeps a network for NetBIOS names, MACs and shares — quick Windows-host discovery.
What is an example nbtscan command?
A common example is: nbtscan 192.168.1.0/24 — Lists NetBIOS names and MACs for hosts on the subnet.
Is nbtscan part of Kali Linux?
Yes. nbtscan ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install nbtscan.
What category of security tool is nbtscan?
nbtscan is a Information Gathering tool with a low-risk profile when run against a live target.
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