Re: [plug] telnet

[froilanr]

On Wed, 23 Aug 2000, Systems Administrator wrote:

> he is in his local lan.  i don't think anybody from his local lan would
> pose as a security risk. but if you insist then go for it.

I concerned about sending ASCII clear text when I telnet to the
server. The passwd is NOT encrypted. 

I'm wondering how a hacker/cracker can sniff a passwd/username? Does
he/she install it on my server or he/she runs a program from his server?

---
roi
Angeles Communications





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