On Friday 27 September 2002 08:42, [K][R][Y][P][T][O][N] wrote: > Good day to all! > > For the past years I have been using REDHAT distro on my servers. > Its really easy to use and easy to install the only problem is that > every time I use RH I have this feeling that my servers are not that > secured. > > Last week I installed RH 7.2 as a WEB server...2 days after it was hacked. > As much as i want to use the newer versions it seems like its easy for > everybody > to get into my system. > > Thats why i cannot upgrade my TRUSTIX servers.. After I installed it that > hacking stopped. > I hope you can give me some advice on how to secure my servers.. I want to > use latest distros but i dont know how and what to secure first. > > Questions: > 1. Do I have to try other distros? What can you suggest? IMHO.. i dont think so...changing distros wont do good either... security breach means lack in systems and network security and/or administration... [sorry for that.. : ( ] ... try to read the logs see how the hackers got in ur system... then u start from there..
> 2. Security threaths that I need to look at? subscribe at CERT to be updated on current service flaws... read on lids, nids, and firewall.... > > Please advice. > > thank you > > SUPERMAN > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.381 / Virus Database: 214 - Release Date: 8/2/2002 > > _ > Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at > http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at > http://marc.free.net.ph > > To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
