On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 23:32:32 -0600, Les Mikesell <lesmikesell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > They don't need physical access, but at least network access to an > account (login/password) on the system. If you haven't set up > accounts for others or given out your password, no one will > be able to cause this problem. Only we both have access on the Linux machine. Having heard Linux is more secure was what prompted me to switch to it, but i guess i just panicked on reading that article. but a big thanks, to all of you for clearing my doubts. > If you have something important, back it up to removable media > (CD/DVD/tape/USB hard drive, etc.) and keep it offline. You are > more likely to have a hardware disk problem or make an error > yourself that damages the files than to have a security related > problem. Good backups will save your data either way. At our hospital we have a proper system with Linux servers and backups, staff use a windows-like software custom built to our requirements. Its the home connection that was attacked twice online so I want to install software to secure my home machine. This Iptable faq mentions that 2 ethernet cards are required to setup a fire wall. http://newbiedoc.sourceforge.net/networking/homegateway.html Is there an alternative to iptables as i dont have 2 cards and how do i get my kernel version? if my kernel is below 2.4 version is there any other firewall option on Fedora. i tried a command with this result " bash: modprobe: command not found " ... actually most commands as a user give above result. thanks for your time. MR
