RE: WARNING - BE PREPARED!!!

From: Karsh (karsh@cox-internet.com)
Date: Sat Sep 15 2001 - 07:16:54 EDT


I run a router and have disables the remote admin. From what I've read that
should keep me safe. Even if they hack the router they can reset all the
shit they want. takes me all of about 5 sec to reset the router and then
reboot.

Karsh

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Jason&Sarah
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 3:40 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: WARNING - BE PREPARED!!!

Zonealarm is the best firewall available. That's not just me saying but
many PC sources reviewing firewalls. Plus it's free!

Jason

> YES! Turn your cable modem off when your are not on line; even if you are
> just playing a game.
> I was hacked, months ago, hit 500-some times with black ice running, they
> wreaked havoc on my registry. Zone alarm pro seems better since it blocks
> everything, it will even tell you when your computer (and what program) is
> trying to access the internet. Black ice didnt do that. So far so good!
> "Knock-Knock"<<on my head...
> Paul
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <bernd@texas.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 8:05 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: WARNING - BE PREPARED!!!
>
>
> >
> > I totally agree with Marty,
> >
> > As simple as it sounds, turn your modems, Cable or DSL Modems/Routers,
and
> > other internet connection devices OFF when you're not using them. This
is
> the
> > simplest and most effective way to avoid possible security holes. If
it's
> not
> > there (ON), they can't do anything at all.
> >
> > While your online, Virus protection utilities and software/hardware
> firewalls
> > are pretty much a requirement for most work-at-home users and the cost
of
> the
> > software (although not as secure as a true firewall or firewall capable
> router)
> > is a wise investment. I've personally used both BlackIce Defender and
> > ZoneAlarm Pro and would highly recommend either one (both cost the
same).
> I
> > run both hardware and software firewalls...haven't had a single attack
> since
> > the day they went up. (You should've seen the hits beforehand,
regardless
> of
> > how minor, from just a modem connection! Imagine constant ON services
> like
> > ISDN, DSL, and Cable modems.)
> >
> > It sounds like a extreme measure for home users...but we (IT) do this on
a
> > daily basis to secure our company confidential data and network servers.
> All
> > it takes is one to mess up many...be careful.
> >
> > Other notes: If you receive a file from someone you don't know...don't
> open
> > it, just delete it. If you receive a file from someone you do know but
> it's
> > quesitonable, delete it. If it was important, they'll resend it.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> >
> >
> > > Computer attacks will likely get much worse in the months ahead.
> > >
> > > PLEASE SECURE YOUR COMPUTERS AND NETWORKS AT HOME AND WORK!!! (yes, i
> > > am 'shouting')
> > >
> > > Don't let your machine become a base for attacks to be launched from!
> > >
> > > This is a national security matter, there is no question about it.
> > >
> > > If you don't know how to go about securing your machine, ask a friend
> > > that does.
> > >
> > > Push your IT folks at work to plug any leaks in their webservers,
> > > firewalls, etc.
> > >
> > > This is really important, guys.
> > >
> > > Dakota content:
> > > I drove my Dakota to Fry's to buy a copy of SuSE linux to put on my
> > > firewall at home.
> > >
> > > Marty
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty."
> > > -- Thomas Jefferson
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>



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