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Old 11-13-2001, 03:59 AM   #1
anoop_chandran
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disabling telnet !

i want to know whether there is any potential harm to my linux box if i disable telnet.as far as security is concerned which one stands out ---telnet or ssh?
 
Old 11-13-2001, 05:36 AM   #2
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no harm by disabling telnet.

as for standing out, telnet would to a cracker!
a hacker would probably disable it 4 u.

use ssh!
 
Old 11-13-2001, 07:09 AM   #3
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Effects of disabling telnet:
  • Users can not access system remotly via telnet

Telnet Vs SSH:
  • Telnet is unencrypted
  • SSH is encrypted, allows encrypted port forwarding, and lots of other goodies.

SSH wins everytime.

There is even a good client for a common desktop OS
 
  


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