Easiest way to protect yourself from router hacks: remove all routes
from the router's internal tables.
On my configuration:
DHCP is turned off
Internal Routes are off (none entered as well)
Remote Admin is turned off
Specific Ports known for attacks are turned off
All internal machines run on 192.168.xxx.xxx which is not routeable
anyway and on their own DOMAIN (high security on all machines) - No
WORKGROUP as set by default on all Windows based machines.
BlackIce is on the Server (Monitor is nicer than ZoneAlarm)
ZoneAlarm Pro is on the rest of the workstations
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Karsh
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 6:17 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
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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