you can change the default password though. I seen it on screen savers...
~ Paul
98 Dak, RC,Deep Amethyst
V8/5 Speed/ 3.91 Suregrip
----- Original Message -----
From: "Karsh" <karsh@cox-internet.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 6:16 AM
Subject: RE: DML: WARNING - BE PREPARED!!!
> 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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