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Subject: [gentoo-user] Making sure I am a good netizen and secure.
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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
:-) :-)