Re: 0wnz0r dialup

From: Jeff Umbach (jeff_at_theserverpos.com)
Date: 07/30/03 

Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 00:21:49 GMT

It's simpler than me telling him how to set up IPTables, which he can learn
on his own. 

-- 
Jeff Umbach
"erik" <erik@geenspam.vanwesten.net> wrote in message
news:3f26ee70$0$49112$e4fe514c@news.xs4all.nl...
> 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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