Why Are Some Network Ports Risky, And How Do You …
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Network AddressingStandard Port NumberingNo Port Is Inherently SafePort 21, File Transfer ProtocolPort 22, Secure ShellPort 23, TelnetPort 80, Hypertext Transport ProtocolPort 1080, Socks ProxiesPort 4444, Transport Control ProtocolPort 6660 - 6669, Internet Relay Chat Telnet is a legacy service and one which should be retired. There is no justification for using this ancient and insecure means of text-based communication. All the information it sends and receives through port 23 is sent in plain text. There is no encryption at all. Threat actors can eavesdrop on any Telnet communication and can easily pick out a... Occupation: Freelance Journalist Published: Jan 8, 2021
Telnet is a legacy service and one which should be retired. There is no justification for using this ancient and insecure means of text-based communication. All the information it sends and receives through port 23 is sent in plain text. There is no encryption at all. Threat actors can eavesdrop on any Telnet communication and can easily pick out a...
Occupation: Freelance Journalist
Published: Jan 8, 2021
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