Avast is blocking nntp port 119?

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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There used to be a way to turn this off in the mail shield? It’s not there anymore. Only way I can get to nntp server is to disable the mail shield.

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→ Geek-Area: https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/Use-Antivirus-Geek-settings/