[windows2000] Re: spam via messenger service
- From: "Corey S" <bmhcjs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2002 16:09:59 +1000
I agree with you on this one Chris. For someone to be able to send
messages to you, your external security must be pretty lax, or
non-existant!
Many times have I seen people post the solution to just disable the
messenger service - why not fix the problem by beefing up the firewall
instead?
It's a bit like telling someone to put a bandage over a missing limb!
Sure it might stop the bleeding for awhile, but there is still the issue
of the missing limb. :)
I suggest that Jim should look into getting a firewall as well, or if
he's already using one, to get a better one. One that blocks the
messenger port (13? I believe).
Corey
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chris McEvoy
Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2002 1:28 AM
To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [windows2000] Re: spam via messenger service
Install a firewall to prevent this (and many other potential problems).
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> Sent: Wednesday 27 November 2002 15:12
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> Subject: [windows2000] spam via messenger service
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