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The problem arises when you have to leave a port open for FTP access.
usually ports 120 to 130. Not computer literate but I think those are the
ports. Then you need a software firewall that will deny access.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kent Rollins" <kentr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <realtraders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: [RT] Security Alert -- new attack bypasses firewalls
> One minor correction: this form of spam cannot bypass firewalls. This
spam
> uses port 135 and if a firewall leaves that port open, only then can the
> spam get thru. Most firewalls close all ports by default.
>
> Kent
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Jurik" <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "'Omega List'" <Omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>; "'Realtraders'"
> <realtraders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 3:23 PM
> Subject: [RT] Security Alert -- new attack bypasses firewalls
>
>
>
>
> Seems like where there's a profit to be had, there's a way to be found.
> This time, a spamming agency is selling software that bypasses firewalls
and
> pops up messages on a recipient's computer. Worms and viruses can be
> expected to follow suit. For a report on this security breach, go to ...
>
> http://www.itsecure.com.au/news/story.htm?StoryID=254
>
> One way to block this form of attack is to disable the Messenger Service
on
> your computer and disable all non-essential communication bindings. The
two
> attached pix show settings on my computers.
>
>
> Regards,
> Mark Jurik
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