Is port 31337 (Back Orifice / Elite) dangerous?

Port 31337 is classified as critical risk and should not be exposed to the public internet. It transmits data without encryption, making it vulnerable to eavesdropping and credential theft.

Should port 31337 be open on my firewall?

No, port 31337 should not be open to the public internet. Block it at the firewall and use encrypted alternatives such as SSH, SFTP, or HTTPS instead.

What transport protocol does port 31337 use?

Port 31337 (Back Orifice / Elite) uses the TCP/UDP transport protocol and falls under the Security & VPN category.

:31337 (TCP/UDP)

Back Orifice / Elite

Critical Riesgo

TCP/UDP — Security & VPN

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Resumen del puerto

Número de puerto 31337

Nombre del servicio Back Orifice / Elite

Protocolo de transporte TCP/UDP

Categoría Security & VPN

Riesgo de seguridad Critical

Rango de puertos Registrados (1024-49151)

Qué es el puerto 31337?

Historically associated with Back Orifice, a controversial remote administration tool / trojan from 1998 by Cult of the Dead Cow. The number 31337 represents the hacker slang 'eleet' (elite). Finding this port open is a strong indicator of compromise.

TCP/UDP Security & VPN

Consideraciones de seguridad

El puerto 31337 (Back Orifice / Elite) está clasificado como riesgo crítico. Este puerto no debe exponerse a internet público. El servicio transmite datos sin cifrado, haciéndolo vulnerable a escuchas, robo de credenciales y ataques de intermediario.

Recomendación: Bloquea este puerto en el firewall. Utiliza alternativas cifradas (SSH, SFTP, HTTPS) en su lugar.

Back Orifice / Elite

Resumen del puerto

Qué es el puerto 31337?

Consideraciones de seguridad

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