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Old 07-03-2008, 02:45 AM   #1
Dmcoder123
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Security Threats


I Want to Know how to Close My Linux OS From Any OutSide Attack
 
Old 07-03-2008, 02:55 AM   #2
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Disconnect it from the network! :-)

Short of that, lets start with:
1) use a firewall
2) disable services that you are not using
3) ensure you have the latest patches to the system
 
Old 08-02-2008, 01:33 AM   #3
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Don't make a hacker mad and make sure you have the latest updated version and don't ever use windows also get mcafee siteadvisor for mozilla firefox never go on red or yellow sites or silver for that matter
 
  


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