Re: stoping net scans
On Sat Apr 12, 2003 at 11:5010AM -0500, José A. Guzmán wrote:
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> Is there a tool (log monitoring or otherwise) that effectively blocks incoming
> port scans (maybe interacting with iptables)?.
>
> What are you guys using to block incoming port scans?
Why do you want to block them? Get a secure configuration of you
publicly reachable boxes and be happy with it.
Blocking port scans is something compared to preventing people passing
by your house because you're afraid of thieves looking around for
vulnerabilties.
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