Re: Rename root to avoid hacking?

From: Vilmos Soti (vilmos_at_soti.ca)
Date: 09/22/05

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    Date: 21 Sep 2005 20:15:46 -0700

    Noozer <dont.spam@me.here> wrote:

    > If I rename root, it eliminates a known user for a hacker to try to break in
    > as.

    Another thing I was thinking about was to rename /bin/sh to something
    else since a lot of exploits contain an 'exec /bin/sh' in some form.

    But I discarded the idea, since while it could be a relative effective
    way to stop automated attacks, it would also render my box unusable
    since a lot of legal (on my box) programs also have 'exec /bin/sh'.

    Renaming root or /bin/sh is not the best way to protect your box.
    It will cause a lot of headache, and at the end, you will undo your
    "security" change.

    Vilmos

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