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 Risiko

TCP/UDP — Security & VPN

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Ikhtisar Port

Nomor Port 31337

Nama Layanan Back Orifice / Elite

Protokol Transport TCP/UDP

Kategori Security & VPN

Risiko Keamanan Critical

Rentang Port Terdaftar (1024-49151)

Apa itu Port 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

Pertimbangan Keamanan

Port 31337 (Back Orifice / Elite) diklasifikasikan sebagai risiko kritis. Port ini tidak boleh diekspos ke internet publik. Layanan ini mentransmisikan data tanpa enkripsi, sehingga rentan terhadap penyadapan, pencurian kredensial, dan serangan man-in-the-middle.

Rekomendasi: Blokir port ini di firewall. Gunakan alternatif terenkripsi (SSH, SFTP, HTTPS) sebagai gantinya.

Back Orifice / Elite

Ikhtisar Port

Apa itu Port 31337?

Pertimbangan Keamanan

Port Terkait — Security & VPN

Istilah Terkait