Re: Virtual Private Network - Beware it's a Hackers Secret
From: Tim H. (tekphobia_at_comcast.net)
Date: 07/31/03
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Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 21:53:52 GMT
"Tracker" <"snailmail(remove)222000"@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3F291C27.9C6B7B8@yahoo.com...
> 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. 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.
>
I can't contain myself. As a so-called published author, learn the
difference between "your" and "you're." Back in 5th grade (if you passed..),
you learned that "you're" is a contractino for "you are" and "your" is a
possessive adjective.
If GRC showed port 110 open, that doesn't mean you/"the hacker" was checking
email, it means YOU had an open port. Email servers LISTEN on port 110. Your
PC will open a port with a somewhat arbitrary number to establish that
connection to port 110.
I hope to find your book in the humor section....
<snip BS>
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