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1080
SOCKS
TCP
Proxy
High Risk
SOCKS proxy — traffic tunneling, often used by malware for C2 communication
🔍 How to Scan Port 1080
nmap -sV -p 1080 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 1080 target
nc -zv target 1080
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 1080 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If SOCKS is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit socksto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 1080 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation