Thanks. This is a REALLY old version of Linux. Maybe I can talk him into upgrading.
On 2001.11.29 10:17 Garl Grigsby wrote: > http://www.uwsg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/net/9812.1/0122.html > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Crandell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 9:46 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [EUG-LUG:318] Probing > > > Hi, > > These lines showed up in /var/log/messages: > > validated probe (212.181.138.130:1100, 216.239.175.41:81, 1012285819) > validated probe (212.181.138.130:2439, 216.239.175.41:81, a number) > validated probe (212.181.138.130:3011, 216.239.175.41:81, a number) > validated probe (212.181.138.130:3022, 216.239.175.41:81, a number) > validated probe (24.48.238.95:3825, 216.239.175.41:81, a number) > validated probe (24.48.238.95:3828, 216.239.175.41:81, a number) > validated probe (24.48.238.95:3829, 216.239.175.41:81, a number) > validated probe (24.48.238.95:3830, 216.239.175.41:81, a number) > validated probe (24.48.238.95:3834, 216.239.175.41:81, a number) > validated probe (24.48.238.95:3835, 216.239.175.41:81, a number) > > Does this mean this computer is being "probed" for security holes? How > do I stop it? > > Thanks > > -- > Bob Crandell > Assured Computing > When you need to be sure. > Cell 541-914-3985 > FAX 240-371-7237 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.assuredcomp.com > >
