Re: 0wnz0r dialup

From: Jeff Umbach (jeff_at_theserverpos.com)
Date: 07/29/03

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    Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 21:43:24 GMT

    Ownz0r? That's a new one to me. These terms just get even dumber sounding.

    If you're using WinXP, activated the Internet Connection Firewall (ICS).
    You'll find it in the properties for your dialup connection in the Start ->
    Settings -> Network and Dail-Up Connections menu.

    If you're not using WinXP, then I suggest getting a good free firewall like
    Kerio or even ZoneAlarm. I'd recommend Kerio, it's a little more complicated
    but has a lot more functionality.

    If you're using Linux or a variant, the easy way is to edit your hosts.deny
    and hosts.allow files so they read this:

    /etc/hosts.allow
    127.0.0.1: ALL

    /etc/hosts.deny
    ALL: ALL

    That will stop anything from accessing your computer while still allowing
    you to access the internet. 

    -- 
Jeff Umbach
"Jem Berkes" <jb@users.pc9.org> wrote in message
news:Xns93C7148D92504jbuserspc9org@205.200.16.73...
> > 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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