Re: [Sheflug] Re: BNC Network Question

[Craig Andrews <xxxxx [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tuesday 30 April 2002 10:47, you exclaimed:
> I'm a bit sceptical about this scanner software. I use it regularly to
> check that my machine is supposedly secure and it always says I've got good
> security and the machine services either aren't visible or report that they
> are 'closed'. However, a web site I chanced on the other day (can't
> remember which unfortunately) had an advert for some firewalling software
> which presented me with a picture of my 'C' drive showing all the folders
> and files!!
> I'd love to know how it did it but, even though I looked at the page source
> at the time, it didn't give me any clues. The point is, of course, if they
> could see that far through my firewall which Shields Up and Portscan said
> is secure.......

Yes, I wouldn't trust Mr. Gibson with a thorough inspection of my machine. 
BUT! It is a handy way just to check the NetBIOS bits of Samba aren't 
pointing out into the void.

That's why I suggested it after 'friend with a portscanner' :)

Craig
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