Re: disabling port 79

From: Matt Hemingway (matt@supplyedge.com)
Date: 02/21/02

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From: Matt Hemingway <matt@supplyedge.com>
To: "Dean Fox" <dfox168@hotmail.com>, <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 09:15:12 -0800

No impact. A very wise decision. It's one of the first things I do after
setting up a new machine.

-Matt

On Wednesday 20 February 2002 07:55, Dean Fox wrote:
> I am contemplating to remove/disable finger or port 79 from some
> workstations and/or servers. Is there any negative impact for doing it?
>
> Any advice is much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,

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