Port Explorer says port 53 is known to be used by RAT: Muska52

[ash_s137]

How can I verify this and if it is something terrible how can I remove it? Google search was pretty fruitless and I can't find any of the .exe programs that the RAT is meant to run.

EDIT - Excuse me, I just realised this lists the potential RATs that operate on this port. At least that's what I figure. Every time I download the Trojan Hunter trial version the scanner does not run, it does not even open, so I'm paranoid...

I have a-squared personal but can't use Trend Micro's online virus scan nor any online trojan scans I've tried. Does anyone know what I can do? Thanks again.

[MikeNash]

-{ Quote: "How can I verify this and if it is something terrible how can I remove it? Google search was pretty fruitless and I can't find any of the .exe programs that the RAT is meant to run.

EDIT - Excuse me, I just realised this lists the potential RATs that operate on this port. At least that's what I figure. Every time I download the Trojan Hunter trial version the scanner does not run, it does not even open, so I'm paranoid...

I have a-squared personal but can't use Trend Micro's online virus scan nor any online trojan scans I've tried. Does anyone know what I can do? Thanks again." }-

Hi ash,

Port 53 is the DNS port so it's conceivable that lots of programs (good or bad) could use it.

Possibly that won't help you much - but just take care before randomly blocking ports.


Mike

[Stem]

Hi MikeNash-{ Quote: "Port 53 is the DNS port so it's conceivable that lots of programs (good or bad) could use it." }-You are referring to "remote port 53",... yes?

ash_s137,
If you are not using your PC as a DNS server, then nothing should be bound to the local port 53.
-{ Quote: "RATs that operate on this port" }-My limited knowledge on this indicates that "Rats" (+Variants) will operate on any port they can.

Have you still concerns on this? Possibly more info?