On Thu, 2005-04-21 at 01:18, James D. Parra wrote:
I have a security concern to enquire about.
1. How can I find out if someone is 'trying to break' or has 'already breaked' in to my system, whether it is do harm or just to use my resources without my permission?
As always, google is your friend ... Security is something with many many aspects to addres. I could say there's plethora of books on this subject, but while true one can to spent a fortune on Some pointers: A three part story from ibm on linux-security http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-seclnx1.html A well written book from Gerhard Mourani on securing and optimising Red Hat, but many aspects are linux generally. The pdf of version 1.0 and 2.0 are free for download. (think twice before you say "print" ;-) http://www.openna.com/products/books.php Hans