> [..] > > The firewall type/configuration may vary enough that > > any script you devise wouldn't be perfect. I suggest > > you try portscanning your website from a remote > > location, as firewalls are typically more lenient for > > outgoing traffic. > > actually let us not and say that we did.... > > that merely adds more frivilous lines in the loggers > for various firewalls as they do what they do....
So? You think this is uncommon enough that anyone would care? AFAIK a computer on the web gets portscanned at least once an hour, probably more. If everyone else is doing it (looking for boxes to hack) then it's not a bad idea to fight fire with fire... hopefully spotting the weaknesses. If security, rather than curiosity (that you have a firewall) is the issue, have a look at: http://www.cs.uu.nl/cert-uu/satan.html http://www.partyvibe.com/flavour/linux/security.htm > we need more script kiddies playing with portscanners > on the net like we need...... 9854436578785 babies simutaneously waking up in the night crying - there is enough script kiddies to worry about them turning your website/server into a playground. Jonathan Paton __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
