KillerScan
SteveTheKiller (Killer Tools) · current 1.7.1
The current version of KillerScan is 1.7.1 (as of 09/09/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
KillerScan at a glance
KillerScan is a lightweight network scanning tool aimed at field technicians and system administrators who need a quick overview of devices on a subnet. It combines ARP- and ping-based host discovery with port probing and active fingerprinting across several services to automatically classify detected devices by type (e.g. printers, switches, access points, endpoints). The application ships as a single portable Windows executable requiring no separate runtime, but can optionally be installed system-wide.
The project is developed as open source under a copyleft license and is released regularly via GitHub releases. New versions typically bring incremental improvements to device detection, fixes to installation and portability logic, and occasional feature additions. For production use, it is advisable to review release notes for changes to detection logic or installer behavior, since these can affect existing deployments made through package managers.
When updating, sysadmins should verify the published hash of the executable, since this is a tool from a small, independent developer rather than a large vendor. It is also worth checking the installation mode (portable vs. system-wide), as this behavior can differ between versions.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.1 | STABLE | 09/09/2026 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of KillerScan?
- KillerScan 1.7.1, released 09/09/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the KillerScan release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new KillerScan updates?
- Tick KillerScan off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
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