Should port 532 be open on my firewall?

Port 532 is generally safe to have open. Apply standard security practices: keep software updated and monitor access logs.

What transport protocol does port 532 use?

Port 532 (netnews) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the Messaging category.

:532 (TCP)

netnews

Q: Is port 532 (netnews) dangerous?

Port 532 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.

Low Risk

TCP — Messaging

Port Overview

Port Number 532

Service Name netnews

Transport Protocol TCP

Category Messaging

Security Risk Low

Port Range Well-Known (0-1023)

What is Port 532?

Port 532 is assigned to netnews, used for Usenet news reading and article transfer. Usage has greatly declined.

TCP Messaging

Security Considerations

Port 532 (netnews) is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose.

Recommendation: Standard security practices apply. Keep software updated and monitor access.

Related Ports — Messaging

18 MSP 87 ttylink / link 98 TACNews 99 Metagram 119 NNTP 169 SEND 194 IRC 218 MPP

Related Terms

ARP FTP HTTP ICMP IMAP NTP