19 Apr
2003
19 Apr
'03
15:15
Just one more comment on port scanning.
As I mentioned earlier, it could actually be your ISP or a hacker. It is
not uncommon on cable modem networks to have your ports scanned. This is
why I recommend a dedicated firewall, whether a cable modem router, a
commercial firewall, or a home grown Linux firewall. One of the
advantages of a dedicated firewall is that your home system is somewhat
protected by anonymity.
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Jerry Feldman