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Port 995: POP3S (POP3 over SSL/TLS)

Port 995 provides secure POP3 email retrieval wrapped in TLS/SSL.

Protocol
TCP
Category
Secure Email
Common Services
Dovecot

What is Port 995 and How Does It Work?

Port 995 provides secure POP3 email retrieval wrapped in TLS/SSL.

Security Vulnerabilities & Attack Vectors on Port 995

Protects authentication and message contents against network sniffers.

Auditing & Scanning Port 995 with Nmap

Run the following command to check if Port 995 is reachable and determine service fingerprints:

nmap -p 995 -sV

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if Port 995 is open?
Use cyber-tool.org diagnostic tools or run 'nc -zv 995' in your terminal to verify open socket connections.
Is it safe to leave Port 995 open to the internet?
Exposing Port 995 (POP3S (POP3 over SSL/TLS)) publicly introduces potential exposure. Protect it with IP whitelisting, firewalls, and encryption.