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Shields-up scan showing Port 22 (SSH) open and many non-stealth ports
This is my 3rd attempt to post this. The posts never show up! Sorry if these are duplicates.: Ran Shields-up port scan from GRC.com on a wired PC connected to the router. The results should b...
Here is my test results with just 1 wired PC connected to the RBR50, v102:
This will look different depending on what devices are accessing the ports for internet services which would be normal.
You need to check your devices to see what has your ports open or being used.
Thanks for the input.
I found the culprit. ProXPN VPN was doing this when using IPSec to connect to their servers.
Disconnecting from their service restored the full stealth for the ports. I could find nothing in their KB on why this happens and very poor support. I have removed ProXPN, and will look for a better supported cross-platform VPN product.
Of course, when I'm connected to ProXPN, Shields-up is querying their IP address and not mine.
Regardless, the product is dated and they don't have any iOS app anymore. It is about time I moved on to a better rated VPN service (ExpressVPN?).
What do others here see at Shields-up port scan when connected to their VPN provider?
Do open or non-stealth ports mean nything when connected to commercial VPN services?