>
>> Run nmap -v your.IP.address and check if any port is open except smtp,
imap,
>> and httpd.
>
>nmap is most effective when run from an outside network. It gives yo a
fairly
>correct idea of the status of your ports.
What does that mean?
Nmap scans for the open ports and it does not matter if you are out side or
inside.
>
>>
>> BTW if you are using dial up line, your IP address is dynamic, and
chances
>> of breaking in your machine with root kit are practically nil.
>
>
>A general word of caution:
>
>Do not try running nmap on servers like yahoo, hotmail etc.. There is sure
to
>be a complaint against you at your ISP ;-)
Yahoo and Hotmail will not respond to half open syn packet packet sent by
nmap.
And Complaint for what? connecting to port 80, 110, 25
Some time I really do not understand, why people who are matured linux user
makes an issue of non issue.
Do you call it hacking if
1. I connect to port 80 of a server and find complete directory listing.
2. I connect to port 23 of a server and get root access because stupid
admin has "" password.
3. I connect to port 21 which has guest login set to uid/gid =0.
The hacking is if
1. I run a password cracker on port 23 of a sever.
2. Exploit the ftp, httpd, and other daemon with malicious code.
3. Install root kit.
>
>Cheers,
>-amar-
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