👻 PhantomScan

Lightweight, Fast & Stealthy Cybersecurity Reconnaissance Tool

Developed by R-Dex Group of Industry Author: Rahul Majhi Version: v1.0

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📌 Overview

PhantomScan is a lightweight, Python-based cybersecurity reconnaissance and port scanning tool designed for fast initial assessment, network visibility, and educational security testing.

It focuses on speed, simplicity, and stealth, making it ideal for:

• Beginners in cybersecurity
• Students & researchers
• SOC analysts
• Blue team & red team reconnaissance
• Quick security posture checks

PhantomScan is intentionally minimalistic, avoiding heavy dependencies while delivering accurate and actionable results.

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🚀 Key Features

• 🔍 Domain & IP Resolution
• ⚡ Fast TCP Port Scanning
• 🧠 Common Service Detection
• 🛡️ Safe & Permission-Focused Design
• 📦 Zero External Dependencies
• 🐧 Linux / Kali / Windows / macOS Compatible
• 🧪 Ideal for Labs & Learning Environments

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🧩 Supported Scans

Port	Service
21	FTP
22	SSH
80	HTTP
443	HTTPS

Future versions will support custom port ranges, threading, and banner grabbing.

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🛠️ Technology Stack

• Language: Python 3

• Libraries Used:

  • socket
  • sys
  • time

• Architecture: CLI-based

• Platform: Cross-platform

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📂 Project Structure

PhantomScan/
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├── phantomscan.py        # Main scanning engine
├── README.md             # Documentation
├── LICENSE               # MIT License
├── .gitignore            # Git ignore rules
└── requirements.txt      # (Optional – future use)

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⚙️ Installation

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/rdexgroupofindustry/PhantomScan.git

2️⃣ Navigate to the Directory

cd PhantomScan

3️⃣ Run the Tool

python3 phantomscan.py

✅ No additional installation required

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🧪 Usage Example

$ python3 phantomscan.py

Enter domain or IP address: example.com

[+] Resolving target...
[+] Target IP Address: 93.184.216.34

[+] Starting basic port scan...

========== Scan Results ==========
[OPEN] Port 80 (HTTP)
[OPEN] Port 443 (HTTPS)
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Scan completed successfully.

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🔐 Legal & Ethical Disclaimer

PhantomScan is intended strictly for educational purposes and authorized security testing only.

You MUST:

• Scan systems you own, or
• Have explicit written permission to test

🚫 Unauthorized scanning is illegal and punishable under cybercrime laws.

The developers are not responsible for misuse or damage caused by this tool.

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

✔ Free to use ✔ Free to modify ✔ Free to distribute ✔ Attribution required

See the LICENSE file for full details.

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🧠 Learning Purpose

PhantomScan is perfect for understanding:

• How port scanning works internally
• Socket-level networking
• Reconnaissance fundamentals
• Ethical hacking basics
• Python networking programming

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🔮 Roadmap (Upcoming Features)

• Custom port range scanning
• Multi-threaded scanning
• Service banner grabbing
• Export scan results (TXT/JSON)
• OS detection (basic)
• Modular plugin support
• GUI version (future)

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome!

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Open a Pull Request

Please ensure ethical use and clean code standards.

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🏢 About R-Dex Group of Industry

R-Dex Group of Industry is a cybersecurity-focused initiative dedicated to:

• Cybersecurity education
• Open-source security tools
• Ethical hacking research
• AI-powered security innovation

🌐 Building the next generation of cyber defenders.

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📬 Contact

• 👤 Author: Rahul Majhi
• 📧 Email: workforrdex@gmail.com
• 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-dex26
• 🎥 YouTube: R dex (Cybersecurity Content)

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⭐ Support the Project

If you find PhantomScan useful:

• ⭐ Star the repository
• 🍴 Fork it
• 📢 Share with learners

“Scan responsibly. Defend intelligently.” 👻🛡️

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