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How do I connect to an open port?
Go to the Advanced settings and right-click on Inbound Rules on the left pane. Select New Rule, add the port and click Next. Pick the Protocol and the Port Number, click Next again. Select Allow the connection and click on Next.
How can I get a list of open ports?
Run the Command Prompt as administrator. Type the command: netstat -ab and hit Enter. Wait for the results to load. Port names will be listed next to the local IP address.
How do hackers find open ports?
Malicious ("black hat") hackers commonly use port scanning software to find which ports are "open" (unfiltered) in a given computer, and whether or not an actual service is listening on that port. They can then attempt to exploit potential vulnerabilities in any services they find.
