Is port 1214 (Kazaa) dangerous?

Port 1214 is classified as medium risk. It is commonly exposed but consider using encrypted alternatives where available and monitor activity.

Should port 1214 be open on my firewall?

Port 1214 can be open but should be monitored closely. Keep the service updated and prefer encrypted alternatives where available.

What transport protocol does port 1214 use?

Port 1214 (Kazaa) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the File Transfer category.

:1214 (TCP)

Kazaa

Medium Risque

TCP — File Transfer

Aperçu du port

Numéro de port 1214

Nom du service Kazaa

Protocole de transport TCP

Catégorie File Transfer

Risque de sécurité Medium

Plage de ports Enregistré (1024-49151)

Qu'est-ce que le port 1214?

Port 1214 was used by Kazaa and Morpheus, popular peer-to-peer file sharing applications in the early 2000s. These applications enabled decentralized sharing of music, videos, and other files. The service has largely been defunct since legal actions shut down Kazaa's operations.

TCP File Transfer

Considérations de sécurité

Le port 1214 (Kazaa) est classifié comme risque moyen. Bien que ce service soit couramment exposé, envisagez d'utiliser des alternatives chiffrées lorsqu'elles sont disponibles.

Recommandation : Maintenez le service à jour. Surveillez les journaux pour détecter toute activité inhabituelle.

Ports associés — File Transfer

20 FTP Data 21 FTP Control 59 Private File Service 69 TFTP 82 XFER Utility 97 Swift-RVF 115 SFTP (Simple FTP) 117 UUCP Path

Termes associés

ARP FTP HTTP ICMP IMAP NTP