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Nmap

IPv6 scan fails

S Scanning Medium

🔴 Error Message

Cannot scan IPv6 target address

📖 What This Means

IPv6 scanning requires specific flags.

🔧 Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Use -6 flag: nmap -6 target
  2. Check IPv6 connectivity: ping6 target
  3. Ensure interface has IPv6: ip -6 addr

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