Is this web sharing one a hacker? I have been getting alot of those hitting my
firewall as of late. I usually don't even look at it anymore and just looked
and I am getting hit with this all the time.
Paul Bumann wrote:
> 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
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
--Shawn Englehart return email: englehart@sympatico.ca www.geocities.com/englehrt http://www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/dakota/Yfz3JVR3VIJnE/profile.htm
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