Re: Shared folders
- From: "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" <lanwench@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:24:24 -0400
zachlr1@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
On Sep 22, 11:51 am, "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
<lanwe...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
So what you are saying is that forwarding 139 is basically a hackDoes the same apply for
shared folders?
It can be, yes....
If it did that would be awesome.
No, it would actually be the equivalent of running with scissors.You
don't want to open up file/printer sharing access from outside your
network unless it's via a VPN (virtual private networking)
connection.
Also, if this is
possible, what (if any) ports would I need to forward on my router?
TCP 139, if you really want to get hacked.
invitation?
Even If I would tell it to friends who I know would not hack me?
Knowing that I have no bank information, and very little personal
information on my pc, what is the worst that could happen if I get
hacked.
Plenty. It isn't just about you....someone can very easily turns your
computer into a zombie/attack vector to distribute malware/spam and lord
knows what else to innocent parties. Port 139 is probably the most
scanned-for and attacked port. To be blunt, it's just plain dumb and
irresponsible to leave your computer exposed like that, especially when you
have other options. VPN is a cinch to set up and mitigates the risk of all
this, significantly. Look into it if you want access to your files from
outside your own network. Even that isn't a guarantee, but you're at least
not hanging a big sign on your door that says "The key is under the mat!"
If my pc gets messed up I just reinstall the os, and my files
are on my secondary hd.
What makes you think the secondary HD is safe? What makes you think you'll
automatically know when your computer is "messed up" ?
(One thing about me: When I post questions, I want answers, not
alternatives. So don't tell me to use the "publish this to the web"
thing or IIS or anything.)
Cool. One thing about me - when I volunteer my own time to answer
people's requests for free tech support in public newsgroups, I give
them the best and most appropriate answers I can....which may not
always what they want to hear. They're free to take the advice or
leave it, as long as they do so politely.
I'm sure you can't have intented your post to read as a demand, but
I suggest you tone it down a bit if you want people to help you. :)
No, I was not trying to be mean.
No, I'm sure you weren't. It just reads that way.
It is just one thing that bothers
me. When I ask a question on how to do something, and someone tells
me to do something different. Just because they prefer the other way,
doesn't mean I do to.
Sure. But when that happens, all you need to do is to politely thank them
for their
advice.... and decline to follow it. This is a public newsgroup, and
caveat emptor definitely applies.
.
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