Open Ports? - 09/30/03 11:33 AM
From what I have been able to gather on the matter is that a port is a connection to and from a computer system. This is a way for a "hacker" to gain entry into a system by exploiting it and using the port as a back door. I have a few questions concerning the matter that hopefully can be answered as I try to obsorb the knowledge that is being handed to me:
1. Is there a list of common ports and what they are used for somewhere?
2. Why are some ports more vulnerable than others? Port 445 opposed to port 1080?
3. How exactly does one gain entry by using an open port? (If this question is considered illegal, forgive me, for security purposes only, i assure you.)
I think that's it. Any info would be most welcome.
1. Is there a list of common ports and what they are used for somewhere?
2. Why are some ports more vulnerable than others? Port 445 opposed to port 1080?
3. How exactly does one gain entry by using an open port? (If this question is considered illegal, forgive me, for security purposes only, i assure you.)
I think that's it. Any info would be most welcome.