Machine Name and Privacy

Jack Ouzzi on Sunday 04 September 2005 11:01

Firewall and security in this particular context are different. Whenever you request a packet (E-mail, patch, Web page, etc.) your IP address or machine name probably get logged. Nobody checks such logs though with the exception of boredom, especially in small or malicious sites.

That's fine. If it was Windows, however, you would be more susceptible to port scanning and exploitation of the latest vulnerablities. I am giving a talk on security at the R0yal Eye H0spital (obfuscated using 0's in purpose) very soon. I will advise them to disconnect and-or switch off the computer when not in use. Now, if only I could use humorous lines like:

"Poke your little head through the XP firewall and quickly fetch your E-mail..."

Jack Ouzzi on Sunday 04 September 2005 11:02

It regularly happens. The OP was also told the solutions already.

By the way, if the detailed instructions from Jean-David (changing machine name) are hard for you to follow, let us know. If he does not stick around, I know I will.

Cheers,

Roy

-- Roy S. Schestowitz "Double your drive space - delete Windows" 5:25pm up 11 days 5:36, 3 users, load average: 0.17, 0.26, 0.39