what is a port attack on a computer?
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Anyone attempt the open ports on your pc to launch an attack is considered a port attack. Details on port scanning and all follow:\n\nThe act of systematically scanning a computer's ports. Since a port is a place where information goes into and out of a computer, port scanning identifies open doors to a computer. Port scanning has legitimate uses in managing networks, but port scanning also can be malicious in nature if someone is looking for a weakened access point to break into your computer.\n\nTypes of port scans:\n\n    * vanilla: the scanner attempts to connect to all 65,535 ports\n    * strobe: a more focused scan looking only for known services to exploit\n    * fragmented packets: the scanner sends packet fragments that get through simple packet filters in a firewall\n    * UDP: the scanner looks for open UDP ports\n    * sweep: the scanner connects to the same port on more than one machine\n    * FTP bounce: the scanner goes through an FTP server in order to disguise the source of the scan\n    * stealth scan: the scanner blocks the scanned computer from recording the port scan activities. \n\nPort scanning in and of itself is not a crime. There is no way to stop someone from port scanning your computer while you are on the Internet because accessing an Internet server opens a port, which opens a door to your computer. There are, however, software products that can stop a port scanner from doing any damage to your system.
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Use "netstat" command. Can show what ip's are conneceted, what ports are listening, etc.
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Ive never come across that but may I suggest zone alarm for a firewall and www.clamwin.com or www.grisoft.com ( aka avg free ) for anti virus :)
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Here's a list of well-known port numbers:\n\nhttp://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers\n\nAssuming that's what you meant.
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Last I checked it blocks ports on your computer, not sites. Also you should be able to configure it.
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Assuming it is a static IP (always on type of connection), it would be possible to attack a computer or network of computers.  This of course assumes malicious intent.  However, having a firewall in place provides protection from such attacks.
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As was mentioned, you can run software on your computer to act as a firewall.  This software does the job of: a) blocking access to ports that you configure; and/or b) notifying you when applications attempt to use those ports.\n\nIn Windows based machines, hacking is typically done by either using features of the operating system meant to be a useful nicety to the owner of the PC (but isn't secured, such as remote desktop) or by exploiting an application or a known flaw in that application which others can access over the internet through an open 'port'.\n\nMany routers and wireless routers nowadays contain software that will allow you to configure which ports are open if you have several machines connected to your network.  If you are dialed directly in to your ISP or have your computer plugged directly into a DSL or cable modem, then you may need to use Windows firewall (if you have Windows XP) or install firewall software.\n\nA 'port' is basically like a "telephone" into an application that is waiting to answer the phone.  If the person making the call gets the user to do something they normally would not do (such as divulge personal information or unlock the front door) then they could gain access to invade privacy or cause damage.\n\nYou need software to configure and monitor the network ports on your machine.  Close ports that do not need to be used and do not run applications that listen on ports which you do not need.  If you do need applications that listen on ports for connections, ensure they are up to date with the latest patches.\n\nI've included a "Tucows" (The Ultimate Collection of Winsock Software [as originally published long ago]) search link for firewall software on their site.
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It is a RS232 port. It used for printers and scanners. It could also be used in the case of embedding technologies. \n\nhttp://www.arcelect.com/rs232.htm
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Try ANDR.\n\nhttp://andr.net/\n\nHave a firewall up and running, and a good virus scanner.
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This is the server port. it is only use in window server operating system. If you are behind a firewall, it may be preventing you from accessing the control panel which is located on the server's port 8443. The control panel is assigned to port 8443 for security purposes since many of the control panel functions must be executed as "root". If you wish to use your control from behind the firewall, you'll need to enable access to port 8443.\nMake sure your browser is enabled for SSL connections and that you are trying to access the control panel via https://, instead of http://.
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heres a tutorial on portforwarding\nhttp://www.portforward.com/help/portforwarding.htm
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not sure how but secure ALL your ports
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The destination is often irrelevent unless you plan to get really involved in the "who's responsible" side of things.  Sniffers, hackers will often use innocent ip's as a staging point.  As a result, an "access attempt" could conceivably originate from the computer next door while appearing to have come from Japan.\n\nAs far as the access attempt - in this case it sounds like your program stopped the attempt.\n\nWhen automated attempts are made, they are generally not directed at a specific computer - more often, they are simply attempting to find open ports.  Your software advised you of the attempt, however as far as the sniffer (the program attempting to gain access through your ports)  was concerned - there was no response. (Assuming you have a decent firewall setup - which, in your case, appears to be the case)
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The firewall blocks packet 'attacks' or port attacks/intrustions from people in the internet. \n\nanti-virsu programs protect malicious programs already on your computer from doing bad things, or try to reverse damage done by them, as well as deleting the bad programs.
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What type of scanning?\n  - Anti-Virus\n  - Anti-Spy\n  - Scandisking \n  - Security port scanning?\n\nWhat is the exact message that comes up?\nNot trying to be difficult, just need to know more so we can help you out here.
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A stansard web site is on port 80. An easy security method is to change this port so most people are not smart enough to access it. \nThere are 1024 "well defined" ports in TCP and then the rest of 65,536 ports are open for general usage. \n\nRemember that an internet address is made up of an IP (Internet Protocol) number and a port number. So a program that is accessed through the web would contact your IP and then open a port.
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A computer that is not constantly kept secure and up to date is vulnerable to many different attacks. The most common is an automated hacking attack called a worm. Worms hack into computers that have security vulnerabilities, then use those computers as slaves to hack into every other computer on the network. Whenever you are vulnerable to a worm, you are also vulnerable to a manual hacking attempt. \n\nThe main objective of a worm or hacking attempt is usually to hack into more computers. It appears to anyone on the network that the infected computer is attempting to hack into their computer directly. ISD takes all hacking attempts seriously and will block network access for any computer that appears to be attempting to hack into other computers. ISD can only enable these computers after the worm or problem is fully removed and all relevant security patches have been applied. \n\nThere are other serious implications of hacks and worms. Some attacks aim to steal passwords, software license keys, and credit card numbers. Some attacks turn the computer into a slave computer of the hacker, possibly filling up the hard drive and utilizing your entire network connection.