NNTP
NNTP Protocol
Detection Information
The following page provides information on the NNTP Protocol.
Protocol Description
The Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) is an application protocol used for transporting Usenet news articles and binaries between servers and user client applications.
Full Name
Network News Transfer Protocol
Abbreviation
NNTP
Introduced
Version 2.88
Best Practices
Usenet was originally used for online forums, but is now typically used for file sharing.
Port Reference - RFC
- TCP 119 - Network News Transfer Protocol
- UDP 119 - Network News Transfer Protocol
Category
File Sharing
External Resources
Protocol Detection
Do you know how much NNTP traffic flows through your network? Not all online File Sharing protocols are created equal. From unwanted cryptocurrency mining, to malware, to privacy breaches, and more.
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