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Old 05-29-2006, 06:31 PM   #1
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is liunx secure aginst IP Spoofing ?


hi guyz i wana ask a question

is liunx secure aginst IP Spoofing ?

and programs like switch sinffer


thnx m8s
 
Old 05-29-2006, 07:10 PM   #2
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I don't understand the question.
Do you mean:

- you want to spoof your IP securely
- you want to see the real IP when someone tries to do IP Spoofing
 
Old 05-29-2006, 08:25 PM   #3
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sorry sir

i mean that if someone declares himself as a gateway to spy my pc

if he did that from windows

im using linux will he success ????
 
Old 05-29-2006, 08:31 PM   #4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hero_19873
sorry sir

i mean that if someone declares himself as a gateway to spy my pc

if he did that from windows

im using linux will he success ????
yes, if someone takes control of your gateway they will be able to spy on you, no matter what operating system you use - windows, unix, gnu/linux, take your pick...

the way you prevent them from being able to spy on you is by using encryption...

just my ...

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Old 05-30-2006, 10:26 AM   #5
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thnx man
 
  


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