Hi, As some may know already, I recently got DSL. It's not a super fast connection by broadband standards but it does mean that my box may be easier to find for a hacker. So, I have a few questions about security. I think I am OK but want to make sure.
1: I have a good root password. It's not something someone would guess for sure. Nothing related to my history, birthdays or anything. It is still fairly easy for me to type tho. 2: I went to this link: https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 According to that site my ports are in "stealth" mode which is good from what I understand. 3: I have no servers running here. No Apache, MySql, or any of that. I also have turned off/stopped ssh since I have only one box at the moment. 4: I'm currently using this kernel: 2.6.25-gentoo-r9 I plan to upgrade that in the next day or so. The DSL modem I am using is the Motorola 2210. It seems to be a gateway thing. I have no router at the moment but if I build a new rig I will be getting one then. Most likely a Linksys or something. I'll post here before getting one anyway. ;-) Am I missing anything? If you need more info, let me know. I just want to make sure no one can get into my box without me knowing about it and getting into mischief. Thanks much Dale :-) :-)
