diff --git a/pkg/scan/socks5/socks5.go b/pkg/scan/socks5/socks5.go
index 09c372b..bd683d9 100644
--- a/pkg/scan/socks5/socks5.go
+++ b/pkg/scan/socks5/socks5.go
@@ -77,9 +77,10 @@ func (s *Scanner) Scan(ctx context.Context, r *scan.Request) (result scan.Result
 		return
 	}
 	defer conn.Close()
-	// tell the operating system to discard any unsent or unacknowledged data on Close()
-	// it will release all socket resources and send RST packet, fine for the scan
-	if err = conn.(*net.TCPConn).SetLinger(0); err != nil {
+	// tell the operating system to discard any unsent or unacknowledged data on Close(),
+	// after a maximum of 1 second it will release all socket resources and send RST packet,
+	// fine for the scan
+	if err = conn.(*net.TCPConn).SetLinger(1); err != nil {
 		return
 	}