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After running nmap against a system on a network, Lucca sees that TCP port 23 is open and a service is running on it. What issue and resolution should he identify?

Answer Options

A

Low ports should not be open to the Internet and should be disabled.

B

Telnet is an insecure protocol and should be disabled.

C

SSH is an insecure protocol and should be disabled.

D

Ports 1–1024 are well-known ports and must be firewalled.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation

TCP port 23 is typically associated with Telnet, an unencrypted remote shell protocol. Since Telnet sends its authentication and other traffic in the clear (clear/plain text), it should not be used, and Lucca should identify this as a configuration issue involving an insecure protocol.