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Hi, |
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As some may know already, I recently got DSL. It's not a super fast |
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connection by broadband standards but it does mean that my box may be |
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easier to find for a hacker. So, I have a few questions about |
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security. I think I am OK but want to make sure. |
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1: I have a good root password. It's not something someone would guess |
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for sure. Nothing related to my history, birthdays or anything. It is |
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still fairly easy for me to type tho. |
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2: I went to this link: https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 |
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According to that site my ports are in "stealth" mode which is good from |
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what I understand. |
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3: I have no servers running here. No Apache, MySql, or any of that. |
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I also have turned off/stopped ssh since I have only one box at the |
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moment. |
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4: I'm currently using this kernel: 2.6.25-gentoo-r9 I plan to |
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upgrade that in the next day or so. |
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The DSL modem I am using is the Motorola 2210. It seems to be a gateway |
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thing. I have no router at the moment but if I build a new rig I will |
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be getting one then. Most likely a Linksys or something. I'll post |
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here before getting one anyway. ;-) |
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Am I missing anything? If you need more info, let me know. I just want |
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to make sure no one can get into my box without me knowing about it and |
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getting into mischief. |
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Thanks much |
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Dale |
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:-) :-) |