TCP 170
TCP port 170 protocol information and warnings.
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TCP Port 170 may use a defined protocol to communicate depending on the application. A protocol is a set of formalized rules that explains how data is communicated over a network. Think of it as the language spoken between computers to help them communicate more efficiently.
Protocol HTTP for example defines the format for communication between internet browsers and web sites. Another example is the IMAP protocol that defines the communication between IMAP email servers and clients or finally, the SSL protocol which states the format to use for encrypted communications.
TCP Port 170
Here is what we know about protocol TCP Port 170. If we do not have any information on port 170 in our database, a counter will be set for TCP port 170. After enough hits, we'll research this port and update the database.
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PORT 170 - Information
| Port Number: | 170 |
| TCP / UDP: | TCP |
| Delivery: | Yes |
| Protocol / Name: | print-srv A-trojan |
| Port Description: | Network PostScript A-trojan |
| Virus / Trojan: | Yes, Caution! Use our free Anonymous Surfing and Firewall Test. |
Side note: TCP port 170 uses the Transmission Control Protocol. TCP is one of the main protocols in TCP/IP networks. Whereas the IP protocol deals only with packets, TCP enables two hosts to establish a connection and exchange streams of data. TCP guarantees delivery of data and also guarantees that packets will be delivered on port 170 in the same order in which they were sent. Guaranteed communication over port 170 is the key difference between TCP and UDP. UDP port 170 would not have guaranteed communication in the same way as TCP.
Because protocol TCP port 170 was flagged as a virus (colored red) does not mean that a virus is using port 170, but that a Trojan or Virus has used this port in the past to communicate.
TCP 170 - Disclaimer
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