Re: Virtual Private Network - Beware it's a Hackers Secret

From: Solbu (solbu_at_ugyldig.start.no)
Date: 07/31/03 

Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 23:42:51 +0200

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On torsdag 31. juli 2003, 15:39 Tracker tried to express an opinion:

> For one, if your on a Windows Platform and didn't disable a number of
> services which are enabled by default, including file and print sharing,
> the chances of your computer being hacked/owned are very high.

And linux, UNIX, BSD, OS2, Solaris etc. default services isn't?

> Also, not securing your browser or e-mail programs can also cause your
> computer to be hacked/owned. Not disabling these services, not having a
> firewall or anti-virus program from the beginning of your computer going
> on the internet, is a loss cause. Backdoors and Trojan Horses disable
> your anti-virus and firewalls. So checking for open ports no matter
> where you go or how you test your ports will not give you accurate
> results.

> GRC shields-up has on one occasion showed my computer as
> having port 110 open. The reason for this is because a malicious hacker
> was using my e-mail application at the time my computer was checked for
> open ports.

And YOU have the nerves to give security advice to other people?

If _you_ did a tiny bit of work, you'd install a Firewall to keep people out,
install a software firewall that approoves applications for internett use,
so you're mail application need your permission each time to send email.

> If you find your system re-boots itself from time to time, this is
> another sign that an Administrator (hacker) has to update your
> hacked system.

Or maybe just the company IT department/administrator
remotely patching the computers system wide, to plugg the latest hole.

> My suggestion would be to keep the hard drive (sent it to the FBI, minus
> your personal files). Or make a copy of your entire hard drive, this
> way if the hackers have destroyed any system using your computer, at
> least you have evidence if the FBI ever come knock on your door. The
> Trackers would like a copy, but that's another story in itself.

Why exclude ones personal files?
Now that the hackers know that you reccommend this,
they'll move their dirtywork in there, and won't be discovered by the FBI

> You might want to format the hard drive, install from CD-ROM only

Why? Installing Windows 95 from floppies is a security risk now?

> Tracker
> I know how important it is for me not to define myself by how others
> perceive me.

That explaines why people like you use dirty tricks like this
to scare people into bying a book they do not need.

Did someone report you for email sopamming?
Is that why you're moved into NNTP spam instead?

> Interested in purchasing my book named "Security Minds versus Malicious
> Minds"

No thank you. I think I'll stick to my other book instead
"Hacking Exposed. Seccond Edition"

> It will teach you to learn about Windows, the Internet and Hacking

Right then:
How do I change the color of my Windows 2000 mouse cursor?

I want to download the internet. Could you help me?

I want to learn how to hack the Pentagon. Does your book also do that?

> To view some kick *** artwork, visit:
> http://www.captiveimagery.com/index.cfm

What on earth does images have anything to do about hacking?

Normally I don't bother,
but I've seen this crap before,
it's 11:33pm,
and I'm bored.

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