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Port Scanning False Positive?
Port Scanning False Positive?
2024-08-14 18:08:13
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Model: Deco XE75  
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Hello,

 

I have an XE75 Deco mesh system.

 

Just received this alert

 

"Defended against a PORT.SCANNING attack"

 

Device - Apple TV 4k

 

Source IP 192.168.68.50

 

Target IP 192.168.68.1

 

 

Is this a false positive? Not sure how an Apple TV would have any sort of malware on it.

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Re:Port Scanning False Positive?
2024-08-15 16:47:06

  @tbo45,

I think it would make more sense to state:

 

Your Deco detected a device on your network from Scanning your Network's Available/Open Ports

 

While this does often come in the form of an attack, such as an IoT device looking for available routes to funnel traffic - there are legit uses for port scanning such as Casting or Using the Apple Home features. For this reason a rule is not created to prevent future detections. 

 

 

Take a Look at this Article on HomeShield Intrusion and IoT Protection Features

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