TCP 43

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TCP Port 43 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 43

Here is what we know about protocol TCP Port 43. If you have information on TCP port 43 that is not reflected on this page, simply leave a comment and we’ll update our information.

PORT 43 – Information

• Port Number: 43
• TCP / UDP: TCP
• Delivery: Yes
• Protocol / Name: nicname
• Port Description: Whois.Is the whois service, used to provide domain-level info. Sites today rarely run whois servers, is mostly just used now by Internic. Somewhat similar in function to "finger" and can suffer from same data-driven attacks. Disable this port on all hosts.
• Virus / Trojan: No

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Side note: TCP port 43 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 43 in the same order in which they were sent. Guaranteed communication over port 43 is the key difference between TCP and UDP. UDP port 43 would not have guaranteed communication in the same way as TCP.

Because protocol TCP port 43 was flagged as a virus (colored red) does not mean that a virus is using port 43, but that a Trojan or Virus has used this port in the past to communicate.

TCP 43 – Disclaimer

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