Open port
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Open port is a TCP/IP port number that is configured to accept packets. Contrast with a "closed port", which is set to deny all packets with that port number.[1]
Open port is considered as potential security risk and acts as an avenue for attack. Hackers use port scanning software to exploit the open ports.
