Re: this is why its good to deactivate ...

From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 12/31/04


Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 09:32:47 -0700

Pankyscig wrote:
> Seems this exploit needed the attack surface created by the service running
> on port 445, this is why it's good to shut these services down in addition
> to blocking to blocking the incoming port 445 traffuc with a router.
> Especially if you're just running a standalone, home system that doesn't
> need to talk to other domain members.
>
>

        What _are_ you talking about, and to Whom?

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