Is port 1863 (MSN Messenger) dangerous?

Port 1863 is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose with standard security practices.

Should port 1863 be open on my firewall?

Port 1863 is generally safe to have open. Apply standard security practices: keep software updated and monitor access logs.

What transport protocol does port 1863 use?

Port 1863 (MSN Messenger) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the Messaging category.

:1863 (TCP)

MSN Messenger

Low Risiko

TCP — Messaging

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Ikhtisar Port

Nomor Port 1863

Nama Layanan MSN Messenger

Protokol Transport TCP

Kategori Messaging

Risiko Keamanan Low

Rentang Port Terdaftar (1024-49151)

Apa itu Port 1863?

Port 1863 was used by MSN Messenger (Windows Live Messenger) for instant messaging, presence, and file transfer. Microsoft's IM client used this port for text chat and peer-to-peer communications between users. The service was officially shut down in 2013 when Microsoft consolidated users onto Skype.

TCP Messaging

Pertimbangan Keamanan

Port 1863 (MSN Messenger) diklasifikasikan sebagai risiko rendah. Layanan ini menggunakan enkripsi atau memiliki permukaan serangan yang minimal, sehingga relatif aman untuk diekspos.

Rekomendasi: Terapkan praktik keamanan standar. Jaga perangkat lunak tetap diperbarui dan pantau akses.

MSN Messenger

Ikhtisar Port

Apa itu Port 1863?

Pertimbangan Keamanan

Port Terkait — Messaging

Istilah Terkait