Port 8888/8889 W32.Axatak on all Win versions

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by WilliamDrisol, Jul 4, 2020.

  1. WilliamDrisol

    WilliamDrisol MDL Novice

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    My friend recently made me aware of a message he found on speedguide net/port.php?port=8889

    W32.Axatak [Symantec-2002-082217-5638-99] - password stealing virus with remote access trojan capabilities. Affects all current Windows versions, uses ports 8888 and 8889

    Safety first, so I made a rule in the Windows Firewall settings to close this port.

    Affects all Windows versions according to this message, but as W10 is the most recent I post this here.

    I can't post a link as I'm a newbie but if you Google or Duck on the above you certainly find this info.

    Take Care
    William