Re: [Fwd: security]
Greetings,...
Am Samstag, 29. Januar 2005 16:05 schrieb michael:
> On debian-user it was suggested I also post this here, thanks, Michael
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> From: michael <linux@networkingnewsletter.org.uk>
> To: debian user <debian-user@lists.debian.org>
> Subject: security
> Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:46:31 +0000
> I notice that frequently many machines around here get attacked by a
> potential hacker (a prog I guess) trying lots of usernames to get in to
> all the machines, using the same set of usernames at the same time. Have
> people seen this on their machines? I'm guessing it's a virus/worm on a
> Windows box doing this but does anybody know more?
>
> I've followed & done most of the suggestions listed in chpts 4 & 5 of
> "Securing Debian" HowTo/Manual although I will admit to not following
> and therefore not having got around to firewalling. Other suggestions
> most welcome.
Yesterday's news. Don't use standard password combos and they won't harm you.
Keep smiling
yanost
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