America-Online
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) utilizes port 5190 to facilitate real-time text communication between users. This service was popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, enabling users to chat, share files, and maintain contact lists. AIM played a significant role in the early days of online communication.
What is America-Online
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) was a pioneering instant messaging service that used port 5190 to enable real-time text communication between users. Launched by AOL in 1997, AIM quickly became one of the most popular messaging platforms of its time, allowing users to chat, share files, and maintain contact lists.
AIM's user-friendly interface and features such as away messages, buddy icons, and chat rooms made it a favorite among internet users. It played a crucial role in the evolution of online communication, setting the stage for future messaging services and social media platforms.
Despite its popularity, AIM faced competition from other messaging services and eventually saw a decline in users. AOL officially discontinued AIM in December 2017. However, its impact on online communication and the development of internet culture remains significant.
America-Online runs on TCP and UDP port 5190 and is official IANA port.Security risk
If port 5190 is open and the AIM service is running, it could be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to the network. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized data access, and potential malware infections. It is crucial to ensure that this port is secured and monitored to prevent any security vulnerabilities.
In our UFW tutorial you can follow instructions how you can configure UFW to close port 5190. Use StackChanges to monitor if the America-Online port is closed and stays closed. StackChanges will send an alert if port 5190 is open again.