If your running live cd, security is already tight as no one can modify it.aka: you don't need a firewall.
Quote (kerry @ June 06 2006,21:04)
If your running live cd, security is already tight as no one can modify it.aka: you don't need a firewall.
They may not be able to modify it on the CD, but what is running..if it stays running and is corrupted, yes...it can happen, and yes a quick reboot will fix it, unless that person nailing you knows what he is doing and then its a pre-coded exploit...simple script breaks in...changes your running LiveCD on the fly and as long as it stays running the hack stays running (get the picture)
I really would recommend any/all linux have a stateful packet firewall like rc.firewall...incredibly simple and powerful at startup...and with a simple command you can turn it off..or edit the config and turn rc.firewall into a router, with DMZ and tons of other stuff (yes its that powerful too!)
Brian AwPhuchWow, i didn't know that. I thought i was pretty safe running in ram. I run wireless, the dsl modem and wireless router have built in firewall and i use a wep key. I connect to my wireless useing a us robtics ethernet gaming brige that plugs into my ethernet connection. I know when i used windows some firewalls slowed down the connection, is there any loss in speed with rc.firewall? I try and keep my system as simple as i can and not add to many things that might bring vonabilties.Hi tuxmachine!
Thanks a lot for the tip. I have experienced attacks and I've been wondering what to do about it. Now I've fixed it with your help. Thanks again!!
Keep on having fun with DSL, meoWhy can't somebody come up with a firewall that sends a virus back to the hacker and destroys his file system. That would be cool.Next Page...
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