Internet TCP port 6379 is commonly used by Redis, an open-source, in-memory data structure store, used as a database, cache, and message broker. Redis supports various types of data structures such as strings, hashes, lists, sets, sorted sets with range queries, bitmaps, hyperloglogs, and geospatial indexes with radius queries. It is designed for high-performance tasks and is often used in real-time web applications. Redis Sentinel provides high availability for Redis, while Redis Cluster provides a way to automatically shard data across multiple Redis nodes.
TCP port 6379 is typically used by Redis (Remote Dictionary Server), an open-source in-memory data structure project implementing a distributed, in-memory key-value database with optional durability. In the past, hackers have exploited this port to gain unauthorized access to the Redis servers. They usually do this by inserting and executing malicious code, leading to data breaches. In some instances, hackers have also used this port to launch ransomware attacks. The exploitation of this port is often due to poor configuration and lack of password protection on the Redis servers. Therefore, it is crucial to secure this port properly to prevent any potential cyber attacks.
