Greetings,... Am Samstag, 29. Januar 2005 16:05 schrieb michael: > On debian-user it was suggested I also post this here, thanks, Michael > -------- Forwarded Message -------- > From: michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: debian user <[email protected]> > 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 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
