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873

rsync

Medium Risk

TCP — File Transfer

Port Overview

Port Number 873
Service Name rsync
Transport Protocol TCP
Category File Transfer
Security Risk Medium
Port Range Well-Known (0-1023)

What is Port 873?

rsync file synchronization protocol. Efficiently transfers and synchronizes files between systems using delta encoding to minimize data transfer.

TCP File Transfer Commonly Used

Security Considerations

Port 873 (rsync) is classified as medium risk. While this service is commonly exposed, consider using encrypted alternatives where available.

Recommendation: Keep the service updated. Monitor logs for unusual activity.

Related Ports — File Transfer

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