Re: If anyone is concerned about my open ports

From: Agent Mimic (null_at_void.net)
Date: 06/14/03 

Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2003 00:01:11 +0100

"Tracker" <"snailmail(invalid)222000"@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3EEAA4BC.87434D29@yahoo.com...
> Basic Port Scan Vulnerability Test
> Report ID: 1100012807
> Audit Queued: Jun 13, 2003
> Audit Started: Jun 13, 2003
> Audit Completed: Jun 13, 2003
> Host address(es): xx.xx.xx.xxx
> 1. Open Ports on xx.xx.xx.xxx
> Number of open ports found by port scan:0
>
> While having 0 ports open is very good, you should be aware that this
> does not guarantee you are secure. You need to consider the following
> items:
>
> * The port scan did not include UDP ports
> * Vulnerabilities such as trojans that "phone home" cannot be
> detected by a port scan
> * You may not be protected from email viruses

## Dummy. Furthermore, an "email virus" wouldnt open a port. If it did it
wouldnt be a virus but a trojan, backdorr or worm.

> What was all that bs about my ports 135 and 1025 being open? The only
> online site to check for open ports is:
> www.securityspace.com and I'll back up my words. My choice is to
> download a free port scanner for your operating system and check your
> own crown jewels.
>

My "crown jewels" are fine thanx, infact i've just receieved a sms saying
how good they performed the othe night (:D yay me) 

--
Mimic
"Without Knowledge you have fear, With fear you create your own nightmares."
"There are 10 types of people in this world. Those that understand Binary,
and those that dont."

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