Re: 0wnz0r dialup

From: erik (erik_at_geenspam.vanwesten.net)
Date: 07/30/03 

Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 00:00:16 +0200

Jeff Umbach wrote:

> 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.
>

That setup is quite uhhhh, too simple. Far too simple these days. Not
all programs are compiled with tcp wrappers. In fact, a lot aren't.

EJ 

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