Re: 0wnz0r dialup
From: Jem Berkes (jb_at_users.pc9.org)
Date: 07/29/03
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 07:01:05 GMT
> I have a dialup connection to the internet with a dynamically assigned
> IP address. I have a firewall, but even without one would I really
> need to worry about somebody 0wnz0ring my computer? How would they
> find it again, unless it sent out some way to identify itself. Are
> dialup-connected computers really at any risk?
You're right, you have little risk. But here are some things that could
still happen:
1. Random netblock scans could hit your IP, use various exploits and damage
your system
2. Somebody could hack your system and install software that does
unpleasant things (e.g. dial out)
-- Jem Berkes http://www.pc-tools.net/ Windows, Linux & UNIX software
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