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[Guest]

Hello Can anyone tell me why my ISP which is cable, routinely does port scans on my computer? I do use an alternate DNS which I register with dhcp server

Thank You

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

Hello Can anyone tell me why my ISP which is cable, routinely does port
scans on my computer? I do use an alternate DNS which I register with
dhcp server.

They shouldn't.
Are you sure it is them and not another subscriber ?
If in doubt - ask them (your ISP)

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[Guest]

Thank you for your reply, I guess I'm not 100% sure so I sent a firewall report to their abuse team and also to support, There is of course the acceptance use policy which from my understanding will not be tolerated if broken, you know a port scan seems to me the same violation as if someone was outside my house looking for a way to get in.

Again thank you

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

Carlos,

I absolutely agree that there is never a good reason for a user to be port
scanning your machine - and yes it is similar to someone actually walking up
to the doors and windows of you house and trying the locks to see if they
are open.

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Mike
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