Port 308Novastor Backup
Novastor Online Backup is a data backup service that enables businesses and individuals to securely transmit and store data remotely. It allows for the protection of critical files by transferring them over the network to Novastor’s online servers, ensuring data redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- official
- risk
- 5/10
- lookups
- 6,430
single transport
payload readable on path
registered with iana
caution
rank 786 of 993 · top 79%
Technical Details
what runs on :308Novastor Online Backup utilizes proprietary protocols and management tools to perform automated backups over the internet. Primarily operating over TCP port 308, it facilitates consistent and reliable data transfer sessions for incremental or full backups. The client software communicates with Novastor’s remote servers to authenticate, negotiate transfer parameters, and securely transmit backup data.
The service is designed to reduce manual intervention by supporting scheduled backup jobs, data compression, and deduplication. It streamlines the backup process ensuring minimal bandwidth consumption while maximizing storage efficiency. Port 308 is designated to manage these backup communications distinct from other ports, ensuring dedicated data channels.
Integration capabilities of Novastor allow it to work across multiple platforms including Windows workstations and servers, seamlessly backing up standard files, applications, and databases. The use of an official, dedicated port ensures that traffic routing and firewall configurations can be precisely controlled, aiding in deployment across varied network environments.
Security Information
exposure of :308risk score
5/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
file transfer averages 4.1 across 114 ports — this one sits 0.9 above.
in transit
cleartext
credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path
assignment
official
registered with iana for this service — scanners fingerprint it by number
reachable over
tcp
every listening transport is another surface to filter at the edge
security overview
Common vulnerabilities:
- Unauthorized access to unencrypted backup data if interception occurs.
- Potential exploitation through exposed port 308 for unauthorized backup control or data exfiltration.
- Weak authentication mechanisms leading to brute force attacks on backup accounts.
Mitigations:
- Implement strong network security policies, configuring firewalls to restrict access on port 308 to trusted IP addresses only.
- Utilize Novastor’s built-in encryption capabilities where possible to protect data in transit.
- Enforce strong authentication methods including complex passwords and multi-factor authentication.
- Regularly monitor and audit backup traffic and logs to detect unusual activity.
- Keep Novastor software updated with security patches to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
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risk mix of the 8 listed
- caution100%
1 of 8 encrypted